How AI Is Changing Threat Intelligence, and What It Means for Irish Organisations.

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 […]

How Prepared Is Your Organisation for a Ransomware Attack?

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 […]

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.  […]

When Prevention Isn’t Enough: Why Containment Is Becoming a Regulatory Requirement

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 […]

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 […]

2025 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report

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 […]