EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 45 MIN
Cyber and AI roles in the economy - part of CyberScotland Week - with Deloitte
from The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast · host Mairi Spowage, Alex Brown, Karen Meechan
This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This collaboration will unveil ground-breaking insights and provide a platform for action. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035. (00:00) Cyber + AI: why this matters now (Cyber Scotland Week) (01:12) Meet the guests: Deloitte + ScotlandIS / Cyber Scotland Partnership (01:51) What “cyber resilience” really means (it’s not just IT) (04:07) Scotland’s cyber ecosystem: what ScotlandIS + the Partnership do (07:03) Cyber careers: the roles people don’t realise exist (09:11) Scotland’s cyber skills gap (and why it’s still here) (14:06) AI in cyber: big benefits, new risks, and trust issues (19:02) AI adoption 101: start with the problem (not the hype) (30:41) Building the talent pipeline: schools, placements & real pathways in (41:05) The future: new roles, diversity, and what needs to change next
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In this episode of the Fraser of Allander podcast, Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, tackles “cyber” - what it really means, why it matters for Scotland’s economy, and how it intersects with AI adoption. She’s joined by Alex Brown (Deloitte, cyber resilience and transformation) and Karen Meechan (CEO of ScotlandIS and Chair of the Cyber Scotland Partnership) to demystify cyber roles beyond the stereotypes, explore how AI is changing security operations, and discuss the skills pipeline Scotland needs - including the push for “secure by design,” stronger governance, and a more diverse future workforce.
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