March
This Month’s Reads
Short, practical updates to help you stay informed without the jargon.
Secure AI: Strategies for Tomorrow
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Artificial Intelligence is now part of everyday work – from drafting emails to analysing data – often appearing faster than policies or controls can keep up. This article shares the key messages from our Secure AI: Strategies for Tomorrow event and focuses on practical, real‑world challenges organisations are facing right now.
It highlights how:
- AI is already being used by staff, whether formally approved or not
- The biggest risks come from shadow AI, where tools are used without visibility or safeguards
- Responsibility for AI risk is increasingly sitting with senior leaders, not just IT teams
- The goal isn’t to stop AI use, but to give people safe, clear boundaries so innovation doesn’t create unnecessary exposure
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Zero Trust for Small Businesses in 2026
Cyber security isn’t just a concern for large organisations anymore. This guide explains Zero Trust in plain English and why the old idea of trusting someone once they’re “inside the network” no longer works.
Key takeaways include:
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Identity Security in Scotland: Why Privilege Matters
This article explains why cyber attacks are increasingly focused on people’s accounts, rather than breaking into systems. Once attackers have access to a real login, they often blend in and move around unnoticed.
Key points include:
This is especially relevant for organisations working with the public sector or handling sensitive data in Scotland.
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Ransomware Is Moving Faster Than Ever
Ransomware attacks are entering a new phase, with criminals using automation and AI to move faster and cause more damage in less time. In many cases, attackers are getting in by using valid logins rather than breaking through technical defences.
The article highlights that:
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Scottish Cyber Activity Report 2026
The Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre has published its latest report on cyber activity across Scotland’s public sector. The findings show that cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and more disruptive, affecting services as well as data.
The report highlights that:
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Tax Season = Cyber Attack Season
As we head towards the end of the financial year, cyber criminals are stepping up tax‑themed phishing attacks. These emails are designed to look routine and urgent, making them easy to miss.
Attackers are sending messages that appear to come from tax bodies, accountants, payroll providers or financial services. Common lures include tax refunds, payroll forms, filing reminders, or requests to review documents.
The goal is often to trick people into:
Finance teams and accountants are a key target, as they regularly handle sensitive information and expect this type of communication at this time of year.
The takeaway: if an email feels urgent, financial, or “business as usual”, take a moment to double‑check it – that’s exactly what attackers are relying on.
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Scotland’s AI Strategy: A Focus on Trust, Skills and Governance
The Scottish Government has set out a five‑year approach to encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence in ways that support economic growth, strengthen public services, and reflect Scotland’s values.
It shows that:
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