Cyber Ireland

Cybersecurity for the Defence Sector: Insights from Cyber Ireland & IDSA’s Defence Sector Briefing, 24th March 2026, Dublin

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This briefing was held as a closed‑door session. This article provides a high‑level overview of the event and does not attribute views, opinions, or positions to individual speakers or participants. Cyber Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA), hosted a member briefing on Cybersecurity for the  Defence Sector on 24 March 2026 in Dublin. The meeting … Read more

Building Cyber Talent: ZeroDays 2026 Inspires the Next Generation

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It has been an incredibly busy start to 2026 for the ZeroDays team, with the first quarter of the year pushing the scale and ambition of Irish cybersecurity events to new heights. From the inaugural launch in Enniskillen to the record-breaking gathering at Croke Park, the common thread hasn’t just been technical skill, it’s been … Read more

Cyber Citizens: A New National Initiative to Build Digital Resilience Across Society

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A major new national initiative, Cyber Citizens, has been awarded funding under the Research Ireland Discover Programme, as part of a wider €6 million investment in 32 projects designed to engage the public in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Led by the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education, in partnership with ADAPT at Trinity … Read more

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenders: Bringing Cybersecurity to 100 Schools Nationwide

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By James Egan, IT Security Lecturer, South East Technological University (SETU) 100 Cyber Professionals, 100 Schools, 100 Visits, 7,000+ Students Inspired   In February and March 2026, 100 schools across all 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland will take part in the Cyber Schools Initiative, organised by the Cyber Ireland South East Chapter, SETU, … Read more

Developing Ireland’s Cybersecurity Industry through Collaborative Research and Development

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On the 1st December, the annual Cybersecurity Research Conference Ireland 2025 took place at University of Galway bringing together researchers from academia, industry and public authorities in the field of cybersecurity across the island of Ireland. A dedicated industry R&D session was organised by Cyber Ireland, in partnership with itag and University of Galway, on … Read more

Building Cyber Resilience from the Classroom Up: UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education Leading Cybersecurity Education

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Guest post by Dr Rachel Farrell, Director of the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education In Ireland, our young people are growing up in an always-online world where every click, share, and login leaves a trace. As Director of the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education, I see daily how crucial it is that cybersecurity … Read more

The Cornerstone of Cyber Resilience

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By Rob Leslie, Sedicii CEO No single organisation can afford to face cyber threats in isolation. The risks we face—ransomware, identity fraud, supply chain attacks—are increasingly sophisticated, fast-moving and borderless. What’s clear is that a fragmented approach is no longer sufficient. Collaboration among cybersecurity companies is not just important—it’s essential. Threat actors are highly organised. … Read more

Cybersecurity challenges in Connected Electric Vehicles: a growing concern

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By industrial cybersecurity experts in S2GRUPO. The automotive industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with Connected Electric Vehicles (CEVs) emerging as a core element of modern transportation. These vehicles, equipped with smart technology and real-time data exchange capabilities, offer enhanced efficiency and convenience. However, this connectivity also exposes them to increasing cybersecurity risks. The expanding … Read more

Securing Your Corporate Wi-Fi: Why Transition from WPA2 to WPA3?

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Pablosec Blog

Blog by Pablo Jose Trevino, Director of Pablosec In today’s fast-evolving cyberworld, corporate Wi-Fi security is more important than ever. As threats grow in complexity, WPA2 the long-standing standard for Wi-Fi security is now increasingly vulnerable. Transitioning to WPA3 provides your organization with the advanced protection needed against modern cyber threats. A Quick Look Back: … Read more