Where transposition currently stands NIS2 came into effect on 17th October 2024. Ireland missed that deadline and has still not transposed the directive. The vehicle is the National Cyber Security Bill, approved for priority drafting in July 2024, with the General Scheme published on 30th August 2024. The Bill remains unenacted. On 8th July 2026 […]
Ask any IT manager in Ireland right now how they feel about their VPN and you’ll get a familiar response. It works, mostly. It’s familiar. And changing it feels like a project nobody has the headspace for. But scratch the surface and the picture changes fast. Slow connections. Patching cycles that never end. Security gaps […]
Ireland’s largest cybersecurity gathering is back for its ninth year. Renaissance, Ireland’s leading IT security distributor, is delighted to announce the return of Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland, and we can now confirm the full conference programme. Whether you’re an MSP looking to expand your security portfolio, an IT professional navigating compliance demands, or a business leader […]
DMARC Authentication becomes Mandatory: Email remains the backbone of business communication. It’s reliable, universal, and fast. But with its ease of use comes danger. Hornetsecurity’s annual research shows that email overwhelmingly remains the top vector for cyberattacks and that attackers are getting more sophisticated as AI allows them to reach more potential victims at scale. […]
People are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, not because they lack intelligence or vigilance but because cybercriminals exploit our curiosity and trust to trick us into doing things we shouldn’t. We all make mistakes! Phishing and social engineering attacks prey on our human traits, often tricking even the most tech-savvy people into […]
Estimates show that the cost of cybercrime to organisations in 2023 was €7.2 trillion ($8 trillion), with projections indicating that this will grow to €9.4 trillion ($10.5 trillion) in 2025! Protecting data from cyberattacks and accidental loss is a core requirement of the cybersecurity team. The increasingly used tactic of attackers stealing data to use […]
Legal firms are a prime target for cybercriminals due to the highly sensitive and valuable data they collect and hold. This data typically includes intellectual property, financial records, or personal client information, which is why it’s valuable to attackers. Legal firms and their partner IT and cybersecurity providers are in a constant technological race with […]
Protecting the online student environment is a central part of being a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). A DSL (known as a Designated Liaison Person in Ireland (DLP) – see below) is a school or college staff member appointed to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety. However, many people appointed to […]