Securing Scotland with Empathy: Cyber Strategy for Human Impact

Join SCC and guest speaker Chelsea Jarvie, Founder & CEO of Neon Guard and one of the Top 50 Inspiring Women in Tech UK, for an intimate dinner exploring how empathy can shape stronger, more resilient cyber strategies. 

Chelsea will explore three key themes shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership:

The Real Challenges Leaders Face Today

Public sector security teams are stretched, expectations are high, and the pressure is relentless. Chelsea will unpack the reality behind the headlines by explaining how leaders can stay resilient, protect their people, and lead with empathy when resources are tight and risks are rising.

AI and the New Landscape of Cyber Resilience

AI is reshaping how we think about threats, response, and culture. Through real-world examples, Chelsea will explore how technology is changing the human side of cybersecurity, including how teams collaborate and how leaders can inspire trust in an AI-driven world.

Practical, Human-Centred Strategies

Chelsea will share practical, human-centred ways to strengthen your cyber culture from improving communication and awareness to designing inclusive, values-led strategies that protect both people and systems.

This exclusive event brings together CISOs and senior IT leaders from across Scotland to share ideas, experiences, and challenges — all over a three-course dinner and whisky tasting at the iconic Johnnie Walker Experience. 

Together, we’ll explore how putting people at the heart of security — from citizen trust to frontline wellbeing — can drive lasting change across Scotland’s public sector. 

Places are limited – register your interest now to secure your seat. 

Audio from this event will be recorded for note-taking and insight purposes. Please let us know if you’d prefer not to be included.

Speakers

Chelsea Jarvie | Founder & CEO of Neon Guard 

Chelsea is a cybersecurity consultant building real-world business resilience through pragmatic, people-first leadership.  
 
With a technical foundation in ethical hacking and over a decade leading cybersecurity functions across sectors, she delivers practical, human-led strategies that stick. She has operated at exec level in public and private sectors, led global teams for FTSE 100 organisations, and built entire cyber programmes from scratch.  
 
Chelsea is a regular face on the global speaking circuit, delivering keynotes, chairing conferences, and making cyber make sense for audiences from boardrooms to classrooms. She is also a recognised expert for BBC and STV, and a leading voice on ethical, inclusive AI and online safety. 

Register your interest 

This is an invite-only evening for public sector CISOs and senior IT leaders. 

Places are limited to ensure meaningful conversation. 

Register Today