General information:

The South Chapter has been running since 2020 and brings together cyber security organizations in the Munster region in partnership with the Tech Industry Alliance.

The South-West Region is the hub of Ireland’s cyber security sector with over 100 cyber security companies/operations, the highest cybersecurity employment per capita in Ireland, and the highest concentration of cyber security MNCs. There is a supportive ecosystem, with talent fueled by Munster Technological University, which hosts Cyber Skills, and University College of Cork, as well as the education and training boards and private training providers. TIA is the technology industry association of the South-West region with a strong cyber security membership. CorkSec is a monthly meetup (running since 2013) for anyone interested in Information Security in the Munster region with hundreds of members. 

Focus Areas:

  • Building the Community
  • Career Promotion to Students 
  • Talent Development

South Chapter Leads:

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Richard Parker,

     Vice President of Cyber Security at Dell                               

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Fiona Kearney,

                Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity                                    Engineering & Operations                    

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Ciaran Luttrell,

Senior Director, SOC Operations EMEA at eSentire

Activities:

Past Activities:

Upcoming Activities:

  • 14th May – Details coming soon… 

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If you would like to join the South Chapter please get in touch, we are always looking for new leads from different backgrounds. Whether you are an early career professional or in senior management, are technical or non-technical, diversity is key.

Each Cyber Ireland member organisation can nominate a representative to join the Regional Chapter. Please get in touch if you’re in joining the committee, or sign up to our chapter mailing list.

Send an email to Dr Eoin Byrne, Cluster Manager     [email protected] with:

  • Name,
  • Organisation,
  • Role,
  • Area of interest and
  • how you can contribute. 

Our working groups, events and activities are open to Cyber Ireland members only. For more information on membership visit our Membership Page.