Supplier Risk: NIS2 & the EU AI Act

Supplier Risk in Ireland: What NIS2 and the EU AI Act Are Really Asking  There is a question moving through Irish organisations at the moment, and it rarely arrives in conversation. It turns up in a customer’s security questionnaire, in an insurer’s renewal pack, or in the pre-qualification documents for a public tender. The wording changes, […]

The End-to-End Security Problem Facing Irish IT Teams

Ask most IT managers whether their organisation is secure and you will get a confident answer. Ask them to prove it, device by device, user by user, policy by policy, and the picture becomes more complicated. Over the past decade, organisations have accumulated a collection of tools that each address one part of the security […]

New Rules. New Threats. Is Ireland Ready for the AI Era?

Ask any IT or security lead in an Irish public sector body or educational institution right now what keeps them up at night, and the answer is rarely one thing. It is the combination of growing threats, shrinking headcount, expanding attack surfaces, and a regulatory environment that is moving faster than most teams can keep […]

Why Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2026 Should Be in Your Calendar

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 […]

Retail Cybersecurity: The Dangerous Confidence Gap

New research from LevelBlue reveals a troubling disconnect in retail cybersecurity. While 49% of retail executives claim they’re highly competent at defending against cyber adversaries, only 25% say they’re actually ready for AI-powered threats and just 33% feel prepared for deepfake attacks.  This confidence gap is dangerous. Organisations that believe they’re adequately protected may delay essential security investments or overlook emerging threats until it’s too late.  […]

Stop the Blame Game: Why Business Leaders Need a Layered Approach to Cyber Security

Every week, there’s a new headline about a cyber-attack. Often, the blame lands squarely on one product or vendor: a firewall didn’t stop the breach, or a vulnerability (CVE) was discovered in a popular tool. But this “blame game” misses the real issue. Cyber threats aren’t caused by one failing product. They’re the result of […]

Ransomware Resilience: Essential Insights from Q2 2025 for Irish Organisations

The ransomware threat landscape continues to present a significant risk in 2025, with cybercriminals showing no signs of slowing their aggressive campaigns. This risk is ably illustrated by the data contained in the latest Brandefense Ireland threat Landscape Report 2025 (free download with registration). The report presents sobering findings that should concern every Irish organisation, […]

Just 2 Weeks to Go: Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2025

Thursday 22nd May 2025 | Leopardstown Pavilion, Dublin  In just a fortnight, Ireland’s leading cybersecurity event returns to Dublin for what promises to be its most dynamic and relevant edition yet. The Renaissance Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2025 is back on Thursday 22nd May, and with over 400 professionals expected to attend, this free-to-attend […]

Using Energy Logserver to Help Deliver EU DORA Compliance

Businesses operating within the EU have to adhere to many regulations designed to safeguard data and services. One such regulation is the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which has significant implications for financial services providers and any IT service providers who supply financial organisations. Energy Logserver can help MSPs and their clients deliver DORA […]