Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating faster than most organizations can govern it. Globally, generative AI tools are already embedded into daily operations, often long before organizations have fully assessed the risks they introduce. Recent research highlighted by TechRadar found that almost a third of European businesses still do not have…
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, the need for skilled professionals becomes ever more critical. The industry faces a significant skills gap, but embracing diversity and inclusion in training offers a powerful solution. This article explores how diversity improves cybersecurity outcomes, highlights actionable strategies for organizations, and showcases initiatives driving change.…
In May 2021, Ireland suffered its most catastrophic cybersecurity attack to date. Our Health Service Executive, which manages our national health service of 4,000 locations, 54 acute hospitals, and over 70,000 devices, suffered a Conti ransomware attack from the Russia-based Wizard Spider group. Almost immediately, the IT systems were shut…
In cybersecurity, humans are often seen as the weakest link, as attackers use social engineering techniques to infiltrate organizations, so they can launch ransomware or cause a data breach. According to the ENISA Threat Landscape 2020, 84% of cyberattacks rely on social engineering. So what can we do to protect…
