• Irish Firms Wary of Cyber Threats From Advancing AI Tech
A new survey reveals that over half of Irish companies believe emerging AI tools like generative AI could pave the way for catastrophic cyberattacks in the next year.   The study by PwC 2024 Irish Digital Trust Insights Survey polled Irish business and technology leaders on their views about cybersecurity in an era of rapidly evolving

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  • Tech Talk: Securing Tomorrow: Future-Proofing Cybersecurity
A Tech Talk: Securing Tomorrow: Future-Proofing Cybersecurity will take place on Tuesday 24th October from 7.30am to 9.00am in EY offices at City Quarter, Lapp’s Quay, Cork City (registration, refreshments & networking will begin from 7.30am, panel discussion from 8.00am – 9.00am).   Tech Talk: Securing Tomorrow: Future-Proofing Cybersecurity   Register here   With increasing reliance

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  • What is Cryptojacking?
July 31, 2023
Cryptojacking is cybersecurity risk that could be draining resources from your computer or phone right now. Here we explore What is Cryptojacking and look at how to protect your devices from this sneaky form of cryptocurrency mining.   What is Cryptojacking?   Cryptojacking involves hackers secretly using your device’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency. They

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  • Cyber Ireland National Conference
Cyber Ireland National Conference takes place on Wednesday 27th September, Galmont Hotel, Galway.   Cyber Ireland National Conference   The Cyber Ireland National Conference brings leaders and professionals across industry, academia and government together each year.   This year’s theme is ‘Securing our resilient digital future’. It will examine what Ireland’s cyber security ecosystem, which contributes

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  • €3.75 million to boost further and higher education institutions’ defences against cyber-attack
€3.75 million to boost further and higher education institutions’ defences against cyber-attack has been announced.   The funding has been allocated by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in 2022/23 to provide 24/7 real-time monitoring and enhanced threat detection capabilities across the further and higher education system.   Operated by

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  • New Course in Cybersecurity at Kerry College
A New Course in Cybersecurity at Kerry College is designed for learners who are advanced end users and who are considering a career as an IT Technician or Cybersecurity Technician.   Students will qualify with professional certificates that equips them with the skills to protect corporate networks in a post COVID world where security of remote

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  • Zero Days Cyber-Schools 2023
January 23, 2023
Zero Days Cyber-Schools 2023 is a Cyber-Schools Security Competition. Experience the world of cyber security at our safe, fun, engaging event. The day takes place on Sat, 1 April 2023, 10:00 – 15:00 at Croke Park, Dublin.   The annual Irish Cyber-Schools Security Challenge organised by Zero Days Security is returning. The event aims to highlight

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  • Cybersecurity for Business Information Session
Cyber Skills is hosting a Cybersecurity for Business Information Session on Tuesday, 6th September 1pm – 1:30pm. This short lunchtime session will give an overview of course modules that Cyber Skills has on offer this Semester. The sessions will be delivered by the relevant lecturers.   Cybersecurity for Business Information Session   Register here   

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  • EU Cyber Awards 2022
August 22, 2022
International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF) hosts the inaugural EU Cyber Awards 2022 on October 6th at The Grand Hotel Malahide to recognise individuals, teams, solutions, and organisations.   ICTTF have received hundreds of nominations in more than 20 categories including Cyber Women of the Year; CISO of the Year; Cyber Diversity Champion of the

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  • Small and Medium Businesses Face Increased Threat of Ransomware
Business face an increased threat of ransomware, according to The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB). In a letter sent to Ibec’s Small Firms Association, the NCSC and GNCCB noted that they had observed a “a trend of small and medium-sized businesses being increasingly targeted by ransomware groups”

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