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Scotland’s most dynamic cyber security talent was celebrated at an annual award ceremony – with a fantastic representation of women working in STEM. The hugely anticipated Scottish Cyber Awards, hosted by the
face in the current cyber landscape.
Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), is now in its fourth
“I’m very proud of the achievements highlighted tonight and
year and attracted more than 300 of the sector’s leaders across business, law-enforcement and academia.
hope we can continue to inspire future generations into work in the cyber field. Speaking as a judge, we are always overwhelmed
This year saw over 100 applications from across the country, with
by the high calibre of applications and Emily’s was no exception.
a considerable number of entries submitted under the categories,
“Emily inspires a generation of female leaders as an active
‘Outstanding Woman in Cyber’ and ‘Cyber Evangelist of the Year’.
STEM Ambassador, Women in Technology Chapter Leader and
Dominating the evening by picking up a double award was Emily
avid volunteer. Her technical skills, impactful solutions and
Beeney, Vice-President in Technology Risk at Morgan Stanley,
commitment to giving back to the community made her our well-
Glasgow.
deserved winner of the night.”
Emily was firstly presented with the ‘Outstanding Woman in
The prestigious Cyber Evangelist of the Year Award was awarded
Cyber’ accolade, before being announced as the overall winner
to Toni MacKenzie and Clara O’Callaghan of The Turing Testers,
of the night when she was announced as the ‘Champion of
who helped launch a nation-wide cyber treasure hunt to engage
Champions’ for her inspirational work in cyber security.
more schoolgirls with data science.
Speaking of her win, Emily said, “Being a woman in technology
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay delivered the keynote speech
is not about me being a woman in technology, it’s about being
on the evening, praising nominees for their work protecting and
able to stand up and be an inspirational figure for the younger
educating the people of Scotland against cyber threats.
generation.
Also celebrating on the night were; FullProxy (Best Cyber Start-
“They can look up to me and say, “I can be a woman in
Up), Maria Khokhar, Seric Systems (Best New Cyber Talent),
technology!” as I didn’t have that when I was at school.
Young Scot (Collaboration with Police Scotland), Quorum Cyber
“To be able to influence the younger generation to get into
(Leading Light Innovation), Information Services, Strathclyde
technology is so big and so rewarding.”
University (Outstanding Cyber Team).
Judge Eamonn Keane, Head of Cyber and Innovation at SBRC
The awards were backed by global sponsors, with this year’s
said on the night, “The Scottish Cyber Awards has once again
headline support from Adarma alongside other key partners, CGI,
cemented the immense talent we have in the cyber security
Clydesdale Bank, Symantec and Truststream.
industry in Scotland. It is a chance to showcase the everyday
The Scottish Cyber Awards was held on Wednesday 20 November
heroes who are demonstrating real leadership and ambition in
at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh.
their ideas, passion and drive to combat some of the issues we
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Speaking of her win, Emily said,
To be able to influence the younger generation to get into technology is so big and so rewarding. 2
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It’s great that so many impressive experts
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year. We’ve attended many times in the
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