A report from Brandefense on the Irish threat landscape makes for uncomfortable reading. Irish organisations are being actively targeted. Data is appearing on dark web forums. Phishing campaigns are running undetected. Attack surfaces are exposed in ways that most IT and security teams are simply not aware of. Read the report here: Ireland Cybersecurity Threat […]
The Business Cost of Network Downtime and How Irish IT Teams Are Solving It Faster Network downtime is one of those problems that every Irish IT team knows well but few talk about in terms of what it actually costs. Not just the cost of getting it fixed, but the hours lost, the escalations, the […]
Taking Control of Cloud Data Risk: What Irish Organisations Need to Know Ask most IT or security leads in Irish organisations where their sensitive data lives and you will get a variation of the same answer: mostly in the cloud, probably across a few SaaS tools, and possibly some places we have not fully mapped […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), and it presents a valuable opportunity for MSPs to engage with their clients on critical security topics. At Renaissance, we support our MSP partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver comprehensive security awareness programmes that protect your clients and strengthen your service offerings. Through our partnership with […]
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, […]
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 […]