DPO FAQ: answering key data protection questions
Every organisation needs to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when it comes to personal data. However, not every organisation needs a designated data protection officer (DPO). This blog is the first of a two-part series looking at what kinds of organisations need a DPO, who is suitable to fill the role, […]
Security Roundup February 2022
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. How to take the pulse of your security efforts/health check As any seasoned infosec professional knows, the security landscape shifts constantly. At times of elevated threat levels, it can be useful to take the pulse of important security controls, to […]
2021 A Year in Cybersecurity in Ireland, Looking Back to Look Forward
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Cyber-security expert warns of disruption to undersea telecommunications cables by Russians
A cyber-security and data protection expert is warning that the disruption to undersea telecommunications cables by planned Russian manoeuvres next week “could be very significant.” Read More ›
Battling Bugs: UK Government Pitches ‘Scanning Made Easy’
Trial Program Aims to Empower Organizations With Scripts to Find Critical Flaws. Read More ›
Cyber alert for Irish companies over rising tension in Ukraine
The National Cyber Security Centre urged Irish companies with operations in both Ukraine and Russia to be vigilant and test their security systems. Read More ›
Ireland taking part in EU-wide cyberattack simulation
Ireland is taking part in a large-scale simulated cyberattack by hostile actors on the EU, in a bid to beef up the union’s cyber defences. Read More ›
Data protection: what 2021’s trends tell us to expect in 2022
2021 was a hectic year for everyone. The data protection world was also bustling with a ton of new guidance, recommendations, case law and more for businesses to keep up with. It’s easy to lose track of all the important changes, but fear not. This blog guides you through the growing data protection and GDPR […]
Security Roundup January 2022
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Not the Yule log you were hoping for As 2021 drew to a close, there was no easy end to the year for security professionals. The Log4J flaw (also known as Log4Shell or CVE-2021-44228), emerged in mid December and was […]
Cybersecurity and Data Protection lessons from a look back at 2021
At the start of a new year, it’s natural to look ahead – though it can help to look back first. In that spirit, we’ve rounded up five of our most popular blogs from the past year. From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the […]