Take Part in Our Ransomware Resilience Survey and Help Shape Ireland’s First Benchmark Report Ransomware is no longer a question of if but when. Globally, ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2025, with the average cost of an incident now estimated between $1.8 million and $5 million. In Ireland alone, 80% of employees have experienced a cybersecurity incident […]
Demonstrating that cybersecurity defences are resilient and meet compliance regulations can’t just be a compliance box-ticking exercise. Organisations need to demonstrate that the security solutions in place deliver resilience in the face of ever-changing threats. That’s why Admin By Request’s achievement of the UK NCSC Cyber Essentials Plus certification is significant. More than a meaningless […]
There’s a good chance that Active Directory controls access to almost everything on your network. This is both good and bad. Good in that it provides a convenient central repository for authentication and authorisation. And also bad, as data shows that a significant percentage of attacks and security breaches target Active Directory. Many organisations, in […]
It can be tempting to rely solely on security infrastructure such as firewalls, endpoint protection solutions, and other core cybersecurity technologies for protection. However, this approach carries significant risk. Regulators across Europe now expect organisations not only to prevent breaches but also to respond swiftly, contain damage, and promptly report incidents. As a result, the […]
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 mobile threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with 2024 bringing new and sophisticated challenges to organisations of all sizes. Mobile devices have become core to business operations, but this also makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. Lookout’s Mobile Threat Landscape Report highlights a crucial shift: threat actors are now frequently targeting mobile devices as the […]
Last week saw the latest iteration of Identity Management Day. Established in 2021, Identity Management Day is held on the second Tuesday of April. It is a day of awareness to educate business leaders, IT decision-makers, and the general public about the importance of identity management. As we all know, cyber threats continue to evolve, […]
The SonicWall Cyber Threat Report continues to be an anticipated and valuable annual publication. The first edition of the report was published over a decade ago. Cybersecurity professionals use it to get data-backed insights into the current cybersecurity threat landscape. As threats evolve each year, the report continues to document the current landscape and provide […]
Despite years of experience dealing with it and significant investments in cybersecurity defences, ransomware remains a threat to organisations of all sizes. In 2024, ransomware (coupled with data exfiltration) attacks continued to disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and inflict significant financial damage on businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other organisations across all sectors. Irish […]