The technology landscape comes with a lot of choices, and it can be difficult to decide which technology is the best fit. The result is that enterprises often build up stores of technology tools, creating a management and cybersecurity nightmare.…
After shocking ransomware and phishing threats in the last few years, the EU’s NIS Directive (Network and Information Security Directive), has been updated to NIS 2, to help bolster cyber-resilience and take companies out of the continuous cycle of cyber-attacks.…
€22,500 was the average ransomware demand from SMEs in Ireland in 2021. As 2022 begins, it is a time to reflect and a time to look forward. Cybersecurity management should be on everyone’s to-do list this year. An important aspect…
Enterprise Ireland can fund a Digitalisation Voucher to cover up to 100% of the cost of a 10-day consultancy engagement (to a value of €9,000). Apply the Digitalisation Voucher for a review of cybersecurity risks and recommendations to reduce it.…
The climate change conference, COP26, was hailed as being a chance to truly address urgent climate change matters such as fossil fuel use. Some of the areas of the climate debate discussed at COP26 are not only of vital importance…
Cyber attacks have unfortunately become part of everyday life for organisations the world over. Research that captures the extent of these cyber threats shows that attacks are increasing in volume and becoming more complex. Cybercriminals are resourceful and intelligent. They…
Cybercrime, fraud, scams, hacking, ransomware, data exposure, these words have become an everyday part of the business lexicon. Cyber-attacks are no longer carried out by a kid in a hoodie. Instead, cybercrime is a big business venture with vast sums…
Insurance policies, such as employer liability insurance, mandate certain protective measures - an enforced health and safety policy is an example of an insurance policy requirement; if there are no safety guards on machinery and an accident happens, the liability…
In July 2021, over 800 of Sweden’s Coop stores had to close when the company was hit by a ransomware attack. Attackers demanded a ransom of $70 million. It took a whole week before the shops were working at full…
Penetration testing involves a controlled attack on your organisation that is designed to exploit weaknesses in your environment. The purpose of these tests is to give your organisation and its security team a better understanding of the weaknesses that can…
