THREE leading Scottish SMEs have been selected for a scheme that will improve their security with technology.
Edinburgh-based Symphonic Software, SnapDragon and Cyan Forensics have joined 22 companies across the UK for Tech Nation’s Cyber Programme 2.0.
Tech Nation, the growth platform for UK tech scaleups and leaders, aims to unlock the growth potential for early-stage cyber scaleups. The programme addresses key issues facing cyber founders, including scaling internationally, scaling company culture and navigating access to clients and stakeholders in the cyber ecosystem.
At a time when cyber security has never been more important, the cyber programme addresses key issues facing business owners, including scaling internationally, scaling company culture and navigating access to clients and stakeholders in the cyber ecosystem.
Cyan Forensics helps law enforcement, social media and cloud companies find and block harmful content. Its founder Ian Stevenson said: “Cyan Forensics has aspired to work with Tech Nation for some time and we have heard great feedback from companies who have participated before. Tech Nation runs a number of programmes that are of great interest to us and we are looking forward to receiving help to grow and scale, build connections with investors, raise our profile further and build greater networks at this, a very exciting time in our own journey.”
SnapDragon protects brands and intellectual property by fighting fakes and counterfeits being sold online. The firm’s marketing co-ordinator Ailidh Mather said: “We are thrilled to be joining the programme to learn, network, be invigorated and inspired as we all work towards scaling our tech businesses in challenging times.”
Symphonic’s software makes it possible for public and private sector organisations to exercise greater control over when they authorise access to data and services.
The programme is supported by partners CBRE, RSM, Talent Works International and Wilson Sonsini who bring their expertise and networks to Cyber 2.0.
Mike Jackson of Tech Nation, said: “In these unprecedented times that we face in light of Covid-19, there has never been a more important time to invest in and support innovative cyber solutions.”
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