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UK Energy Cyber Security for Glasgow

UK-focused cyber security checks for smart meters, EV chargers, solar, batteries and connected energy in and around Glasgow.

635,000
Population in Scotland
45,000
Registered businesses
39%
UK SMEs hit by an attack last year
Local Threat Briefing

What attackers are targeting in Glasgow

Glasgow's engineering and renewables firms have been hit by ransomware exploiting legacy Windows servers and weak remote access.

With strong engineering and energy sectors, Glasgow SMEs operate OT and ICS environments that need specialist hardening.

Key Glasgow industries we protect

Engineering
Renewables
Financial services
Creative

UK energy cyber tools for Glasgow

If you're under attack now

Reporting a cyber incident in Glasgow

  • Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 (UK national reporting)
  • Regional unit: Police Scotland Cybercrime Investigations Unit
  • NCSC: Report at ncsc.gov.uk/report-an-incident
  • ICO: Notify within 72 hours if personal data is involved

FAQs — Cyber security in Glasgow

Do Glasgow SMEs really need Cyber Essentials?

Yes — most UK public-sector contracts require Cyber Essentials, and it demonstrably reduces the most common attacks. Our free readiness checker shows how close you are.

What's the biggest cyber threat to Glasgow businesses right now?

Glasgow's engineering and renewables firms have been hit by ransomware exploiting legacy Windows servers and weak remote access.

Are these tools really free?

Yes. Cyber England provides the risk assessment, phishing checker, cost calculator and Cyber Essentials readiness tools free for any UK SME.

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Is your Glasgow business secure?

Run a free 3-minute UK Energy Cyber Risk Assessment tailored to your home or small business.

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