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  Building a skilled talent pool for a safer ‘cyber future’

  Building a robust defence against nationwide cyberattacks requires inspiring young minds to pursue cybersecurity careers and closing the skills gap in the current marketplace. Cybersecurity is increasingly essential as the demand for online protection becomes more urgent than ever, says Dr Christina Thorpe, Head of Cybersecurity at TU Dublin. “There’s a huge and growing dependence...

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  Creating a robust national cybersecurity ecosystem: what we are doing about it

  The central role of digital technologies in Ireland’s social and economic life — and our dependence on the systems that host them — means a robust and resilient cybersecurity ecosystem is vital. Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a focal point for many Irish organisations that are aware of the impact a cyberattack may have on their...

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  Cybersecurity is a leading risk facing businesses over the next decade

  From the many potential threats to organisations, cyber incidents — such as data breaches and ransomware attacks — have gradually become more important risks as digital technologies have become integral to businesses. Cyber resilience is the alignment of prevention, detection and response capabilities to manage, mitigate and move on from cyberattacks (Ponemon Institute). Companies, the...

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  Why small businesses should learn the skills to improve their cybersecurity

  All businesses are at significant risk of cyberattack — including SMEs. However, they can protect themselves with the right training and a more proactive cybersecurity approach. Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are only too aware of the risks of cyberattack, notes Donna O’Shea, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University (MTU) and Project Lead...

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