Beyond Passwords: How Digital Rights Management is Redefining Document Security

Many organisations are grappling with the reality that traditional document security struggles to keep up with evolving cyber threats. While passwords and basic access controls once offered adequate protection, today’s advanced attack methods, coupled with an increasing number of data breaches, show that traditional methods of document security are no longer enough. Particularly in sectors […]

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, […]

Modern Comms, Missing Controls: Why Digital Governance Needs a Rethink

Theta Lake’s recently published Compliance & Security Report 2024/25 shines a light on how modern communication complexity is overwhelming compliance efforts particularly within regulated industries. It shows that over a third of organisations now use seven or more collaboration platforms, while two-thirds fear that staff are using unmonitored channels in their work. The downloadable report […]

The Mobile Security Mirage: What Irish Organisations and Partners Need to Know

Many organisations and their staff now depend on mobile devices for communication, accessing information, and carrying out job-related tasks. However, businesses consistently underestimate the risks associated with widespread mobile device use. Common misconceptions include “mobile is secure by default” or “traditional endpoint tools are enough.” These assumptions leave businesses vulnerable to today’s prevalent cyber-attacks, including […]

The Connected Future: How IoT is Revolutionising Irish Businesses

Businesses and public sector organisations in Ireland (or globally!) face increasing pressures to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and deliver on sustainability targets. Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are crucial for addressing these challenges. IoT provides the connectivity infrastructure that enables smart operations across manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, urban infrastructure, and many other sectors of the […]

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 […]

Safeguarding ATMs – Mitigating IoT Security Risks

The ATM network is still an important part of the financial infrastructure, even in this era of cashless payments. There are approximately 3.2 million ATMs installed worldwide, and the global ATM market handles about $12.6 trillion (€11.7 trillion) worth of transactions via ATMs! ATMs have undergone rapid technological improvement over the last few years. The […]

Defending Against Insider Threats: How Proofpoint’s Solutions Keep Your Data Safe

Countering the threat from insiders is an important consideration to include in any cybersecurity planning and strategy. Many organisations spend a lot of effort and financial resources on cybersecurity solutions to protect their staff, systems, and data from external threats. While doing this is essential, it’s crucial not to overlook the insider threat in the […]

Lepide: Enhancing Security via the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Several well-regarded frameworks exist to provide guidance and advice on cybersecurity strategies and tactics. One of the most prominent and widely used is the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). CSF is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organisations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. It provides […]