The announcement comes as preparations begin for CyberScotland Week 2026.

The CyberScotland Partnership is a collaborative group of national organisations, brought together by the Scottish Government’s National Cyber Resilience Unit with the aim of raising cyber security awareness and building Scotland-wide cyber resilience.

Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS and Chair of CyberScotland Partnership said: “Welcoming the Cyber and Fraud Hub, Institute of Directors Scotland and Business Gateway to the Cyber Scotland Partnership marks an exciting step forward in our work to improve Scotland’s cyber resilience.

“By bringing together expertise in cyber security, business support and innovation, we’re strengthening our collective ability to protect, grow and empower Scotland’s businesses and citizens in an increasingly digital world. This partnership continues to demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to building a safe, resilient, and thriving economy and society.”

Business Gateway is Scotland’s national business support service, providing advice, guidance and practical resources to help businesses start, grow and become more resilient. In addition to supporting business growth, Business Gateway helps companies strengthen their cyber security through advice, webinars and access to resources.

Alyson Pearson, Marketing & PR Manager at Business Gateway said: “Cyber security is critical for all businesses, but small businesses can face specific challenges as they may have limited resources and and more limited access to technical expertise. Through this collaboration, we can reach more small businesses across Scotland to provide practical guidance, tools and resources to help them protect themselves, their employees and their customers. Supporting businesses to understand and mitigate cyber risks is a key part of our mission.”

The Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland supports business leaders and directors across Scotland by providing leadership development, training, governance guidance and access to peer networks. It is committed to helping its members and the Scottish economy face the challenges affecting organisations in every sector.

Catherine McWilliam, Director at IoD Scotland said: “Cyber resilience is a critical concern for organisations of all sizes, and through this partnership we can equip business leaders with the knowledge, tools and confidence they need to protect their organisations and communities. We are particularly focused on fostering leadership that prioritises cyber security as part of long-term business strategy.”

Founded in 2024, The Cyber and Fraud Hub is Scotland’s only charity that works closely with the banking industry, policing and technology partners to support individuals who have fallen victim to online scams or fraud.

Alex Dowall, CEO at The Cyber and Fraud Hub said: “Joining the CyberScotland Partnership allows us to extend our reach and collaborate more effectively with partners across Scotland to combat cyber threats and fraud. By sharing intelligence and best practice, we can provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and awareness to stay safe online.”

The CyberScotland Partnership now consists of 26 partners, who work together to improve cyber resilience across Scotland in a coordinated and coherent way. It is committed to widening its reach to all in Scotland, providing practical, tailored advice and guidance for every individual and organisation, with the aim of raising awareness of cyber threats and enhancing resilience to build a safer, secure and prosperous Scotland.

The newly published Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland: 2025-2030 highlights that as we embrace new and emerging technologies, government, organisations and the public must be acutely aware of the ever-evolving cyber threats and know how to manage them.

Now in its seventh year, CyberScotland Week 2026 (23–28 February 2026) will see individuals, businesses and communities across Scotland coming together to host events and share information to improve cyber awareness and resilience.