The State of Security Breakfast in Edinburgh
Join Senior Security and Business Leaders from across Scotland for an exclusive State of Security Breakfast in Edinburgh, delivered in partnership with AutomateNow and SCG Consulting.
This invite only roundtable breakfast brings together experienced CISOs, Heads of Security, IT, Risk and Compliance for a candid, peer led discussion on the current and emerging security challenges facing modern organisations.
Over breakfast, guest speakers Stephen Ramsay, Head of Information and Cyber Security, GRC and Legal at Desana, Dr Zibby Kwecka, CISO at Arnold Clark and Grant Packham, Cyber Security Leader and Industry Specialist at SCG, will share their real world perspectives on the threats, trends and technology shifts shaping the security landscape today. Topics will span evolving cyber threats, growing data exposure risks, the impact of AI and the governance and operational gaps affecting business security.
What to expect:
A facilitated roundtable discussion with Senior Security leaders from across Scotland
Real world insight into the most significant threats impacting Professional Services and Regulated Businesses
Open dialogue on AI, Governance and the changing Security landscape
Dedicated time to connect, exchange perspectives and network with peers in a relaxed, senior only environment
This is not a Sales led event. It’s a focused, Executive level forum designed for leaders who want meaningful conversation, trusted insight and the opportunity to learn from others facing similar Security and Risk challenges.
Who should attend:
Senior leaders responsible for Security, Technology, Risk, Compliance or Data Protection within Professional Services, Financial Services, Recruitment and other Office based Organisations.
If you’re looking for clarity on where Security leaders are prioritising today and the chance to discuss these challenges directly with peers; this session is designed for you.
Speakers
Stephen Ramsay – Head of Information & Cyber Security, GRC and Legal at Desana, with 20+ years protecting organisations across 93 countries. CISO, DPO, and board-level advisor who turns complex security risks into clear, practical frameworks businesses can actually use.
Dr Zibby Kwecka – CISO at Arnold Clark with 20+ years in tech and 18 in cyber. From cryptography labs to boardrooms, she guides organisations on security that actually makes business sense - one smart move at a time.
Grant Packham – Managing Director of Managed IT & Cyber Security at Southern Communications Group, with 18+ years in communications solutions across SCG Corporate and X-on Health. Outside the boardroom? A former British Jet Ski Champion who knows a thing or two about speed and precision.
Sam Easton – Project Manager at AutomateNow, guiding businesses through HubSpot onboarding from day one. She turns what can feel like a tech maze into a clear, confident journey for every team she works with.
Moderators
Jamie Dalrymple - Director at SCG Consulting with 15+ years simplifying telecoms for businesses across Scotland and the UK. From underwater data centres to rural firms, he connects the dots between connectivity, unified communications, and real business growth.
Bart Kowalczyk - CEO & Founder of AutomateNow, helping revenue leaders align sales, marketing, and systems that actually convert. He turns HubSpot implementations and strategy into measurable growth — one smarter process at a time.