Cyber security information sessions

The event takes place on Tuesday April 30 at the Caladh Hotel, Stornoway.

The Comhairle is encouraging private sector, third sector and public sector organisations to attend the sessions, which will provide information on key cyber security topics.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was the victim of a cyber-attack on November 7, 2023, which left the authority unable to access key systems and files stored on servers. Since the attack the Comhairle has worked with expert organisations to restore and rebuild impacted systems, which has included the migration of some systems to cloud-based alternatives.

Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said: “Following the cyber-attack on 7 November, I commented that all organisations were vulnerable to attacks of the nature that the Comhairle experienced.

"That statement has sadly been proved right by the experience of organisations across Scotland and the UK.

"To prepare for, prevent and mitigate the impact of such attacks it is crucial that we all take every opportunity to learn more about the ever-changing cyber security landscape. I would encourage all private, public and third sector organisations to attend this event.”

Registration for the morning session (private/ third sector) and afternoon session (public) can be made at the following links.

cyberfraudcentre.com/events/roadshow-stornoway-30th-april&source=gmail&ust=1713518047620000&usg=AOvVaw1DU--R55qDm1wPzlk__WxF">Register for the morning session open to private and third sector organisations. 

cyberfraudcentre.com/events/public-sector-roadshow-stornoway-30th-april&source=gmail&ust=1713518047620000&usg=AOvVaw2YZGsRiC4tNSyRsUEDAa3f">Register for the afternoon session dedicated to public sector organisations.