There are two cyber security events being held in Caithness.
17th January 2019
Cyber security is an ever increasing issue, whether it is for us as individuals, part of a Community group or running a business. Highlands & Islands Enterprise digital team are coming up to both Wick and Thurso on the 27th and putting on a Cyber Sense event which will last an hour, it is fun and free so please take the opportunity to book on an event near you per the links below.
The Thurso event is at 9am in the morning at Naver House and the Wick event is at 12:00 in the PPP.
Book your place for one hour that might save you a headache in future.
Book HERE for Thurso
Book HERE for Wick
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