I’m looking forward to representing SICSA at the Advances in Teaching and Learning for Cyber Security Education (AiTLCE) conference in Dundee; this is an annual event organised by CSE Connect. Bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners from across the UK, AiTLCE provides an excellent opportunity to share ideas, explore emerging approaches to cybersecurity education, and strengthen collaboration across the community.
I’m particularly excited to connect with colleagues from higher education, industry, and the wider cybersecurity ecosystem. Events like this offer invaluable opportunities to build meaningful partnerships that benefit cybersecurity education across Scotland. In the conference, I’ll be presenting a paper about how we use Rust as an exemplar secure programming language in our Cybersecurity Masters programme at Glasgow.
Two of SICSA’s key priorities at this year’s conference are (1) exploring how we can further support our member institutions to become CSE Hubs, and (2) seeking to achieve NCSC certification for more Scottish degree programmes, helping to promote Scotland’s delivery of world-leading cybersecurity education.
AiTLCE also provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen our ongoing engagement with Cyber Scotland. Developing a strong cyber talent pipeline requires collaboration across every stage of education—from learners in schools, through colleges and universities, and into research and industry. I look forward to discussing how closer alignment across these sectors can help create clearer pathways into cybersecurity careers, widen participation, and ensure Scotland continues to develop the skilled workforce needed to meet future challenges.
If you’re attending AiTLCE, I’d be delighted to meet you and discuss how we can work together to enhance cybersecurity research and education in Scotland. If you’re not attending, please don’t hesitate to contact me via admin@sicsa.ac.uk.