What is it?

Join us in the Abertay cyberQuarter or online via Zoom for a hybrid discussion with Declan Doyle of the Cyber and Fraud Centre about the importance of cybersecurity for startups and how to make it a primary concern from the very beginning of your business.

Declan will cover the basic steps you can take to making your startup cybersecure, how to build on this security as you grow, and the different threats faced by startups. We'll then be taking questions from both the in-person and online audiences about all things cybersecurity.

Declan Doyle is Head of Professional Services at the Cyber and Fraud Centre, a not-for-profit that exists to ensure Scottish organisations are as resilient as they can be against cyber and fraud related crime. Responsible for directing a wide range of cyber services and support, whilst also managing their cohort of Ethical Hackers, Declan leads on all things cyber. His focus is on promoting robust cyber security measures and fostering a positive cyber security culture across organisations.

Beginning as an Ethical Hacking student, Declan has ascended the ranks to manage a diverse array of cyber services, catering to businesses of all sizes and sectors. Alongside his role, Declan's commitment to the future of the field is demonstrated by his active mentoring of Scotland's emerging cyber security professionals, underscoring his passion and dedication to fostering STEM skills and bolstering national digital resilience. Declan also has a keen interest in AI and is at the forefront of ensuring these innovative tools are harnessed both sensibly and securely.

What can I expect?

We'll be running this discussion as a hybrid event, meaning you can attend either in-person at the Abertay cyberQuarter or join us online via Zoom. If you've registered for an online ticket or can't make it along in-person on the day, you can join us on Zoom by clicking 'Access Link' under Location above. We will also include a link to the Zoom livestream in an email before the event.

Our Head of Regional Engagement, Lara Findlay will introduce the event and our guest speaker, Declan Doyle. Declan will then give a presentation on the cybersecurity risks to startups and the steps you can take to be secure from the very beginning. We'll then have dedicated time for answering any questions from our in-person and online audiences.

When and where is it taking place?

This event will be taking place from 18:00 till 20:00 on Thursday 21st of November in the Abertay cyberQuarter, located 1-3 Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1LH, and online via Zoom.

Who will be there?

This event is open to Techscaler members, tech startup founders, and anyone else interested in cybersecurity.

This event is organised by CodeBase and Techscaler and in addition to startup founders, you will have the opportunity to chat with the CodeBase team and find out more about how CodeBase and Techscaler can support you.

What is a tech startup founder?

A tech startup founder is someone who has the ambition to create a product or offering with technology at it's core, whether you are pre-startup or have been established for years. All we ask is that you are actively working on a tech product concept and could benefit from spending an evening with other like-minded founders in the area.

Registration

We ask everyone to sign up individually, so we can have an estimate of how many people want to attend and so we know of any accessibility requirements in advance. Please cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

We will also check-in each person on Eventbrite as they join the event so make sure you've signed up to the event in order to attend!

Tickets are very limited so be sure to register!

What is Techscaler?

Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.

We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

To find out more, watch this video on YouTube: “What is Techscaler and what does it mean for me and my region?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg48x6hMVw

To join, visit https://www.techscaler.co.uk.

What is CodeBase?

CodeBase is a tech incubator, making startups accessible to everyone. Through building culture, community and education, we promote and support tech innovation.

We offer flexible and affordable hotdesking and office space, education programmes delivered by expert industry operators, and an offline and digital community where startup founders and staff can connect and help each other.

We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.

We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture - from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

Code of Conduct

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Please see the full code of conduct here.

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