Fiona Kearney

A report has been published into the cyber attack on the HSE. The report was commissioned by the HSE Board, in conjunction with the CEO and the Executive Management Team, and is an independent review of the ransomware cyber-attack on its IT systems.  The report was prepared by PwC. Further details and the Independent Post … Read more

COVID-19 showed how important technology is for SMEs. In order for their business to thrive during the pandemic, many SMEs had to adopt cloud services, improve their internet services, upgrade their websites and enable staff to work remotely. This short guide provides SMEs with 12 practical and high-level steps on how to better secure their systems and their business going forward.

The National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 contained a commitment for the publication of a Cyber Security Baseline Standard for Government ICT services. The process for drawing up the standards was managed by a Steering Group with representation from stakeholders in Government Departments and agencies.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in conjunction with the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), have now developed the Standards which are intended to create an acceptable security standard and form a broad framework for a set of measures that can be revised over time.