How Ireland’s SMEs can be the Front Line of our National Cyber Resilience The Covid-19 pandemic spurred the rapid acceleration of digital transformation to maintain business continuity and service delivery. While this provided numerous advantages and efficiencies, it has also presented new security challenges, risks and vulnerabilities. The demand for cyber security and cyber resilience … Read more
Cyber Ireland welcomed the publication of the National Cyber Security Strategy Mid-Term Review in December 2022 and the Department of Communication’s engagement with Cyber Ireland members via webinar on January 20th. Much has changed since the publication of the National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) in 2019. During the pandemic, it was evident that the need … Read more
Cyber Ireland welcomes the publication of the Government’s new White Paper on Enterprise Policy, in December 2022, which sets out a vision to 2030 for Irish-based enterprise to succeed through competitive advantage founded on sustainability, innovation and productivity. Under Priority 7 ‘Building on Strengths and Opportunities’, the government has recognised the central role clusters will … Read more
This piece was contributed by Laura Bolster, Cyber Skills Project Coordinator The Munster Technological University Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards recognise and celebrate students who have shown academic excellence throughout the year. For the first time this year, Cyber Skills had a category, honouring three students who excelled in their chosen pathway. Each student … Read more
Cyber Ireland has grown impressively during my tenure as Chair over the past three years. There are now 150 members nationwide, with 80 Irish companies, almost 50 MNCs, as well as Knowledge providers, government agencies and an ever-growing number of start-ups. We have financial security, strong revenue streams and a clear line of sight into … Read more
With the global cyber security market size expected to grow from an estimated value of $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, new challenges within cyber security and opportunities invariably arise like with any fast- growing digital industry. Some of these challenges are obvious. As companies become more digital, they leave themselves exposed … Read more
Cybersecurity Solutions for a Better World On Friday 14th & Saturday 15th October, students from Munster Technological University took up the challenge as part of a Cybersecurity Student Hackathon to create “Cyber Solutions for a Better World”. If we want Ireland to be the safest place to live and to work online, we need to solve … Read more
Pat Larkin, CEO Ward Solutions & Cyber Ireland Chairperson I am honored and excited to serve you as your new chairperson of the Cyber Ireland advisory board. Firstly I would like to acknowledge and thank Paul Walsh as outgoing chairperson for guiding us through our first 3 years of operation and the retiring board members … Read more
A delegation of 6 Irish cyber security companies, and Cyber Ireland members, took part on an Enterprise Ireland (EI) organised Market Study Visit (MSV) to the Netherlands in September 2022 to assess the business opportunities of the region, including Waratek, Stryve, Tines, Edgescan & Channel Mechanics. The trip helped to strengthen the international relationships with the … Read more
Cyber security debuted at the WorldSkills Ireland event which took place from September 13th – 15th at the RDS in Dublin. WorldSkills Ireland is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training and government that raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future. … Read more