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 […]
Rise in AI-based cybercrime means companies must be prepared
Our CEO, Brian Honan, says businesses must take stock of what they are currently doing to protect their supply chains. Read More ›
IRISSCON 2024 to address AI’s dual impact on cybersecurity
The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. Read More
Human error the leading cause of Government data breaches
Our CEO, Brian Honan, told Silicon Republic that he thinks the Government’s transparency on data breaches is “valuable” and follows best practices under GDPR. Read More >
Security Roundup October 2024
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Grant aid for SME cybersecurity as the Ireland’s industry expands A new grant aims to help SMEs to review and update their cybersecurity and mitigate against the risk of incidents. The Cyber Security Review Grant scheme subsidises the cost of […]