Dr Rachel Farrell, Director of the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education 
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
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
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
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
Blog by Mark Lane, Zero Days The past few months have been nothing short of extraordinary for the ZeroDays CTF team. The momentum continues, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! For years I’ve been saying I’d love to see ZeroDays CTF on RTÉ Nationwide. Last year, a chance conversation with journalist extraordinaire Fiona … Read more
Cyber threats have become a strategic risk for governments, businesses and citizens. Essential sectors such as energy, healthcare and mobility face increasingly complex security challenges, exacerbated by tightening regulations and the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence. In this context, transforming cybersecurity strategies is essential to ensure business continuity and the protection of critical infrastructure. S2GRUPO’s … Read more
On 12 March, the Dublin Chapter and UCD’s School of Computer Science in collaboration with UCD’s Advance Centre hosted an event on Cybersecurity and AI in Software Development at the UCD Club. We had a full house with 77 attendees from the cybersecurity sector, and from over 35 organisations across industry and academia. UCD’s Head … Read more
An insider threat occurs when an employee misuses company data, such as copying client information or proprietary data to a personal device, causing financial loss and reputational damage. Introduction Insider threats in cybersecurity are often overlooked. This blog highlights the risks of employees exfiltrating data before leaving and how Microsoft 365’s cloud usage telemetry can … Read more
It’s incredible to think that a decade has passed since the very first ZeroDays CTF took place at Generator Smithfield in Dublin. What started as a small inter-college competition with just 22 teams battling for the title of Ireland’s champions has evolved into something truly extraordinary. Year after year, we’ve grown, expanding to include an … Read more
An emerging international sector sees 14% growth in number of companies with 10 companies in Ireland employing 200 people and $42 million investment to date. A new sector, the online safety technology or ‘Safety Tech’ sector, which complements the existing cybersecurity industry, is gaining prominence internationally. The “International State of Safety Tech 2024” report—commissioned by … Read more