Why you can’t afford to ignore supply chain security – part 2
In the first part of this blog, we covered how critical business services today increasingly depend on multiple third parties, ranging from cloud providers, software vendors, and managed service providers to payroll platforms, CRM systems, and consultants. It recommends looking at vendor risk management more closely. That starts with understanding what the supplier can affect […]
Why you can’t afford to ignore supply chain security
Ernest Hemingway said, “the way to make people trustworthy, is to trust them”, but in the case of critical vendors our businesses rely on, can we really afford to apply that adage? Cyber risk no longer stops at the traditional boundary of the corporate network. Granting a vendor excessive trust at onboarding, without proper assessment […]
Security Roundup September 2026
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. BH Consulting launch BH Haven – a new service for SMEs We are delighted to announce the launch of BH Haven, a new service from BH Consulting providing straightforward cybersecurity solutions designed for SMEs. Cybersecurity, data protection, AI and regulatory […]
Security Roundup July 2026
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. NIS2 not yet law in Ireland, but nonetheless in force The European Commission is taking four member states to court for failing to implement the NIS2 Directive, the EU’s flagship cybersecurity law. Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands are more […]
Navigating NIS2 as Ireland’s Cyber Security Bill comes into view
Cybersecurity regulatory expectations have shifted significantly: what used to be primarily an IT concern has evolved into a board-level governance obligation. Directors now need to actively oversee cyber resilience, risk management, and organisational preparedness. I have witnessed this shift firsthand in my work supporting organisations in implementing the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS1) and […]
Security Roundup June 2026
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. New initiative to foster female cybersecurity leadership comes to Ireland A new initiative aiming to encourage people from diverse backgrounds into the cybersecurity industry will launch in Ireland this Autumn. Empowering-You is now accepting applications for its award-winning leadership development […]
Ireland’s EU Presidency Will Put Cyber Risk in the Spotlight. Are Irish Boards Ready?
As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, many organisations are understandably focused on the opportunities that come with having Ireland at the centre of European policymaking for six months. However, a recent survey by the Institute of Directors Ireland highlights another reality that boards and senior executives shouldn’t […]
‘Fighting Back’ Against AI Audits
If you think AI tools alone can take over managing your ISMS, read on. Jenny Odell, the artist, writer and lecturer at Stanford University, once described the concept of context collapse. This is a modern phenomenon where, thanks to the likes of social media, we whittle a speech, a book, or a presentation down to […]
EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0: When good regulation goes bad
In a new opinion piece published on Help Net Security, BH Consulting CEO Brian Honan examines why the proposed EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0 risks doing more harm than good, warning that designating vendors as “high-risk” based on geopolitical origin rather than technical evidence, could cost Irish businesses hundreds of millions and leave SMEs particularly exposed.Read […]
People, Psychology, and Privacy Principles: Cybercrime, Scams, and AI Through a Human Lens
Cybercrime and data protection might be technical disciplines, but people and psychology are key to a deeper understanding. From the gangs responsible for cybercrime, to their victims, and to everyone whose right to privacy and dignity is at risk from encroaching AI and overbearing apps, the human factor was the thread that linked three entertaining […]