The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cybersecurity.
What to know about Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a critical and evolving field dedicated to protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from online threats. Amid transformative advancements such as AI, cloud adoption, quantum computing, and fluctuating geopolitical risks, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Recent developments across the cybersecurity sphere highlight crucial topics including ransomware surges, deepfake scams, API security lapses, identity management complexities, and the growing importance of Zero Trust frameworks. These trends underscore the need for proactive strategies, comprehensive threat detection, agile responses, and a strengthening of human and technological defenses.
With expanding attack surfaces driven by remote work, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and digital transformation, there is a paramount focus on integrating AI-powered solutions, enhancing data protection, and addressing skills shortages. Initiatives promoting diversity, education, and collaborative partnerships continue to be essential in fortifying cyber resilience.
Exploring these themes through the latest stories and expert insights encourages readers to deepen their understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing actionable knowledge to help safeguard digital futures in an interconnected world.
Irish Cybersecurity News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
One in five Irish workers expect AI colleagues soon
A quarter of office staff fear losing jobs to AI, as new research suggests digital colleagues could become commonplace in Ireland within three years.
Integrity360 boosts FBD cyber defences across Ireland
Tighter regulation and rising cyber threats are pushing insurers to bolster defences for customer data and operational systems.
HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.
Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue
Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust.
Littlefish appoints Flannery to strategic partnerships role
The reshuffle gives the group a stronger Irish leadership structure as it tightens ties to Microsoft after buying Storm in 2024.
Irish business leaders wary as AI confidence rises
Rising adoption is sharpening fears over jobs and security, even as three-quarters of Irish business leaders trust AI use in their firms.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cybersecurity
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
Featured News
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
The Yahoo Boys: From prince inheritance emails to dating site scams
F-Secure's Laura Kankaala explains how the Yahoo Boys scam culture has evolved from advance-fee emails into sextortion and romance fraud.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Expert Columns
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
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Why faster AI is exposing slower security thinking
Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't
Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue
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Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Your annual penetration testing is already out of date
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Cybersecurity News
Irish adults back ban on public sector ransom payments
Most Irish adults want ministers to stop public bodies paying cyber ransoms, though concern rises sharply if citizens' data could be exposed.
Landmark Technologies names Adrian Kelly as Sales Director
The Dublin-based provider is sharpening its commercial push as it targets demand for cybersecurity and AI services in a crowded market.
Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners
More than half of Irish office staff say speed is taking precedence over rules, raising the risk of unchecked breaches and data lapses.
Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises
Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.
One in four Irish firms cut cyber budgets, survey finds
Nearly half of large Irish organisations still lack confidence in spotting attackers early, leaving customer data and operations exposed.
Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.
Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs
Smaller firms risk being left behind unless ministers back AI infrastructure, training and accessible support, the body said.
eir business inks ServiceNow deal for managed services
Customers across Ireland will get a single portal for service requests and incident updates as eir business shifts onto ServiceNow's AI platform later this year.
Irish IT teams under stress amid staff shortages & AI
Staff shortages, legacy systems and AI demands are leaving most IT decision-makers in Irish companies reporting stress and mental health issues.
Servecentric hosts Profitsflow cloud ERP in Ireland
Local manufacturers and field service firms could cut software costs by an average of EUR 100,000 a year under the new hosting deal.
MongoDB to invest EUR €74m in Ireland & add 200 jobs
The expansion will lift MongoDB's Irish headcount by more than 50% by 2027 as it adds engineering and AI roles in Dublin and Cork.
Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach
Irish businesses will gain access to a single platform for threat detection, compliance and staff training as a new channel deal broadens coverage.
Irish business leaders gain confidence in AI, despite remaining unease
Irish executives are saving time with AI, but the country still ranks as the most wary of its impact among four European markets.
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.
HCS to invest EUR €13.2m & create 125 jobs in Dublin
The expansion is set to lift annual revenue to EUR €30 million by 2028 as the Waterford-based firm broadens into cybersecurity and AI services.
Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.
eSentire awards bursary to MTU cybersecurity student
The award will fund and place Munster Technological University student Bartosz Lipinski in eSentire's Cork security operations centre amid a widening EU skills gap.
Origina opens Dublin headquarters, adding 350 jobs
The new base will lift the Irish technology company’s workforce to 750 and support product development, security and AI roles.
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
The hire signals a push to deepen partner ties in Ireland as AI and digital transformation reshape demand for technology distributors.
