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The Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 returns to the EICC on 26th March 2026 celebrating the excellence, diversity and resilience in the sector. Now in its eighth year, the awards continue to showcase Scotland’s best cyber organisations and individuals.

Commenting on the awards, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland’s CEO Jude McCorry said:

“The Scottish Cyber Awards play a vital role in shining a spotlight on the incredible talent, innovation and commitment within Scotland’s cyber community. They’re not only a celebration of excellence, but also a catalyst for growth for emerging organisations finding their voice and building their reputation in a fast-moving sector.

For more established companies, the awards offer valuable recognition of the expertise, resilience, and leadership that help shape Scotland’s national cyber resilience. Every shortlisted nominee demonstrates that cyber security isn’t just about technology, it’s also about collaboration, learning, and protecting communities.”

The categories are:

  • Cyber Culture Award
  • CyberSecurity Student of the Year
  • Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
  • Cyber Evangelist Award
  • Public Sector Impact Award
  • Cyber Innovation Award
  • Financial Services Impact Award
  • Cyber Resilience Award
  • Cyber School of the Year
  • Cyber Start-Up of the Year
  • Diversity in Cyber Award
  • Cybersecurity Company of the Year
  • Best Security Awareness Campaign

Jude adds:

“The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is proud to support the Scottish Cyber Awards, which encourages organisations of all shapes and sizes to prioritise cyber security and showcase their achievements.

Whether you’re a startup developing new solutions, a charity with a progressive cyber culture, or a business making strides to increase diversity in your cyber team – the awards are your opportunity to share your story and inspire others.

I encourage every organisation that is committed to improving cyber security to enter and be part of the unstoppable momentum driving Scotland’s reputation as a leader in the industry.”

For more information on how to enter, visit the Scottish Cyber Awards 2026 website here.