Lessons for Irish Organisations from the Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

There are a few must read reports that I have on my reading list for each year and the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is on top of that list. The latest Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) once again provides a fascinating insight into how the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve. Based […]
Embarking on a digital transformation journey is rarely without cyber risk

Our CEO, Brian Honan, features in the Sunday Times’ article, discussing how cybersecurity is becoming a core business risk rather than an IT issue, often with complexity, connectivity and weak visibility increasing exposure to costly disruption. Read More:
Hiring – Data Protection Consultant

BH Consulting is a dynamic and fast-paced data protection and cybersecurity consulting firm. We provide a market leading range of consulting services focused on Data Protection, AI Governance, cybersecurity, and GRC. We also provide consulting services to clients wishing to achieve certification to ISO standards such as ISO 27701, ISO 27001, ISO 42001. We have […]
An expert guide to removing the blame game in cyber security

In the second part of Image‘s cyber security series, they take a look at why employers should stop defaulting to the ‘blame game’ and better support their employees with cyber security training and how to deliver it. Fiona Alston spoke with Dr Valerie Lyons, COO at BH Consulting to get informed tips for cyber security […]
Why I’m done calling humans the weakest link

Our CEO, Brian Honan, writes about his dislike for the phrase “Human are the weakest link” when it comes to Cybersecurity when in fact humans are our “last line of defence” when all our tech has failed or been bypassed. Read More:
Security Roundup March 2026

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Dr Valerie Lyons named a winner at the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award BH Consulting Chief Operations Officer Dr Valerie Lyons was named a winner at the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Award. She was honoured at a ceremony held at […]
How an Iranian-backed group crippled Stryker’s Irish HQ with a ‘wiper’ cyberattack

Our CEO, Brian Honan, is interviewed in the Irish Examiner’s piece on the Stryker cyber attack. Brian discusses how this attack demonstrates that regional conflicts can have far-reaching consequences to companies and countries not directly involved in that conflict. Read More:
Cyber attack on Cork-based Stryker shows Ireland is in the line of fire from Iran’s hackers

Adrian Weckler discusses the latest cyber attack by Iran, targeting Cork-based Stryker. Our CEO, Brian Honan, features, highlighting the potential threat from Iranian hackers against Irish businesses. Read More:
Exclusive interview: Richard Ticho, Executive Producer of The Women In Security Documentary

Our last blog covered The Women In Security Documentary which highlights women’s role in an industry where they have been historically under-represented, and whose voices often went unheard. In this follow-up, we have an exclusive interview with Richard Ticho, founder of Resilient Features and executive producer of the documentary. The film had its Irish premiere […]
IWD2026: Documentary Raises Visibility of Women in Security

If you want to bring something into the light, a cinema projector is an effective tool. Too often, the work of women in helping to safeguard communities, companies, and countries has gone unseen. A new documentary aims to cast off this invisibility by spotlighting the stories of women who are making an impact in the […]