Irish people travelling to US told to delete comments criticising Trump to avoid detention
Our CEO, Brian Honan, states that US border agents have the legal authority to search electronic devices, just as they do with luggage, and if they find material considered illegal or offensive, it could lead to detention or refusal of entry. Read More >
Passengers to US warned to delete social media apps
BH Consulting‘s Brian Honan was featured in the Sunday Times regarding Irish people travelling to the US. He states that travellers should be aware that US officials are legally allowed to search phones at the border, and that material critical of the government could raise flags. Read More >
Security Roundup March 2025
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Finland finds state support sharpens SME security A report has found “significant improvements” to the security of 50 small businesses in Finland after a national fund was set up to help them. Between 2023 and 2024, Traficom’s Finnish Cyber Security […]
NCC-IE Cyber Security Improvement Grant reopens offering €20-€60K for SME’S
The NCSC has reopened the NCC-IE Cyber Security Improvement Grant, offering between €20,000 and €60,000 in support for SMEs looking to strengthen their cyber security capabilities. This funding is available for a limited time, with applications closing on March 26th. The Enterprise Ireland Cyber Assessment Grant will continue supporting businesses throughout 2025. For full details […]
Security Roundup February 2025
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. The law’s long arm reaches wrongdoers Let’s start with some good news (for a change). Cybercriminals felt the heat from law enforcement last year, while ransomware payments fell. At the end of January, police forces from eight countries took down two of […]
Security Roundup January 2025
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Cyber risk remains top of mind for business leaders A regular January fixture, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2025 features two technology-related threats among the top five risks for the year ahead and beyond. The report ranks risks by severity […]
Deterring Data Privacy Violations in Big Tech: Why Fines Are Not Enough
BH Consulting COO, Dr. Valerie Lyons, spoke to Infosecurity Magazine about fines for GDPR, and the challenges with enforcement. Read More>
DORA Arrives: European Financial Services Faces New Regulation
Our CEO Brian Honan shares his insights with SC Magazine UK about the importance of DORA in strengthening resilience within the financial sector, highlighting its role in building trust and stability across organisations and supply chains. Read More>
DORA arrives: Here’s what you need to know
Today the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) becomes binding across the EU, aiming to strengthen financial entities’ stability and security. Arguably, it’s never been more needed than now. According to SailPoint, the financial industry was the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024. Close to 65 per cent of financial organisations said they experienced a ransomware incident, […]
Security Roundup November 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Microsoft moves to lock down admin accounts against exploits Microsoft is introducing a new security feature for Windows 11 called Admin Protection, designed to make admin accounts more secure during privileged or sensitive actions. Currently in testing, Admin Protection isolates high-level privileges […]