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 […]
Cybercriminals don’t always need sophisticated custom malware to infiltrate your clients’ networks. Increasingly, they are using legitimate system administration tools that are already present on every Windows, Linux, and macOS machine. These “Living Off the Land” (LOTL) attacks are notoriously hard to detect because attackers blend in with regular system activity by using trusted, digitally […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The NIS2 Directive, adopted by the EU in January 2022, requires all member states to implement its provisions into national law by October 17, 2024. Only two EU states enacted legislation in time to meet this deadline, and Ireland was not one of them. Although the delay in legislation in Ireland may provide some breathing […]
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 […]
The Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2024 is almost upon us. As in previous years, attendance is open to everyone working in an IT sector supplier with a presence in the Irish marketplace. It is also open to decision-makers and IT and cybersecurity professionals working for public and private sector organisations. The event provides the […]