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Cybersecurity Focus Special Report
Amid a rising tide of cyber regulation, experts give their say
Keeping on top of new regulations can be overwhelming, but they are essential and will in time be of benefit to all companies
Ireland is increasingly vulnerable amid intensifying cyberattacks
An ever more complex and aggressive cyberthreat landscape makes dynamic, proactive corporate strategies essential
Defend against cyberattacks without breaking the bank
Simple protection, including multi-factor authentication, regular infrastructure scanning, encryption and education, doesn’t have to cost a lot
AI threat: Stay alert and strategically adapt to outmatch attackers
GenAI makes things easier for cybercriminals but it also allows organisations to speed up detection and bolster their cyberdefences
The secret to a cybersecure business? ‘Never trust, always verify’
It can be challenging for Irish companies to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats but there are some great tech resources available
As companies move to the cloud, the threat level has never been higher
Wider cloud adoption by businesses plus the rise of GenAI means an increase in opportunities and capabilities for bad actors
Make sure hackers don’t see your SME as easy pickings
The first line of defence for smaller businesses, and one of their key cybersecurity resources, is their staff
From quishing to deepfakes: The top cyber risks to watch out for
Cyber risks come in all shapes and sizes but the outcomes for enterprises are all depressingly similar – loss of money, business or reputation
Ignoring cybersecurity can result in hefty fines – and the boardroom can be held responsible
Both the risks to your business and the law mean cybercrime requires a whole-of-organisation approach
Address cybercrime’s people factor via training, tech and awareness
The cyber-Achilles heel of most organisations is their own employees. Here’s what businesses can do about it
How can you train professionals to respond to unknowable threats?
With cybersecurity the fastest growing area in tech, now is the time for professionals to upskill
Preparing to fail: Companies must take stock of their cyber security needs
In order to have a fully thought out crisis response for attacks, organisations need to be preparing for the worst to minimise fallout
Beware the online scammers
Fraudsters often seek to exploit multiple potential vulnerabilities, both technical and non-technical, by targeting people to divulge sensitive information
Across the cyber barricades
What can organisations do to defend against cyber attacks without a massive disruption to the business?
There is no business too big or too small for cybercriminals
Some businesses believe their small size means they will escape the notice of cybercriminals while big ones can fall into a false sense of security believing the size of their cyber budgets will render them immune to attacks. But there is no target too big or small for cybercriminals
Training options in cybersecurity
For most organisations, staff represent the first and last line of defence, which is why cyber awareness training is vital.
Technology solutions to cyber threats
From basic antivirus software to sophisticated network monitoring tools, we look at technology solutions available to companies looking to improve their cyber defences
Working from home risks and how to reduce them
Ensuring the organisation is protected while employees work from home costs money, however the cost is minimal compared with that arising from a successful cyber attack
The five Cs of cybersecurity
Change, compliance, cost, continuity, and coverage: five things to keep in mind when planning your cybersecurity strategy
Think before you click
Cyber threats can come from a variety of sources, including individuals, criminal organisations, and nation-state actors
Rewarding careers in cybersecurity
It is estimated that employment in the sector will grow at 10% per annum
Small businesses are in the firing line
No organisation is too small to escape the notice of cybercriminals.
Scale of cybercrime is ‘breathtaking’
The rise of generative AI and its use to craft more sophisticated and quicker, larger-scale attacks continues to evolve
Who are the bad actors in cybersecurity and how can they be stopped?
It is critical for business leaders and cybersecurity teams to engage and develop a flexible resilience strategy ahead of time rather than testing it in the middle of a crisis
No size too small: Cybercriminals favouring smaller businesses in ransomware attacks
While gold standard cyber defences may be beyond the reach of many SMEs, there are some simple steps they can take to protect themselves and deter criminals
A career in cybersecurity
A third-level qualification in the fields of IT, networking, business information systems, law and technology or computer forensics is recommended
Open for negotiation
Is it right in any circumstances to negotiate with cybercriminals and pay a ransom
Everyone at risk from cybercrime
Every individual, enterprise and organisation that has data is at risk from cybercrime
Profiling the cyber criminals
Is there a typical cybercriminal profile or do multiple profiles exist?
High-profile cyberattacks in the past year
More significant attacks taking place that have motivations other than financial
Innovations in cybersecurity technology
Technologies are being developed that will allow software to mitigate vulnerabilities by themselves
Technologies that will most affect cybersecurity
Which technologies are here to stay and which are a flash in the pan?
Keep the threat message simple for employees
It’s helpful to organise cybersecurity training around a theme that is communicated regularly
Training is the key to reducing cyber risk
Remote employees must avoid “cross-contamination” by maintaining the separation of work and personal usage
Security policies need to be reviewed
Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming to small and medium-sized businesses
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