Why a Gradual Move Away From US Tech is a Good Idea
For a small business in Cork or a family in Galway, digital sovereignty means not waking up one day to find that your email, documents, or photos are suddenly inaccessible because a foreign leader threatened tariffs or a sanctions list changed overnight, writes our CEO, Brian Honan, for the Irish Examiner. Read More:
Forget Predictions: True 2026 Cybersecurity Priorities From Leaders
Our CEO, Brian Honan, is featured in Security Week magazine. Brian was among the key leaders in the Cybersecurity industry, who was asked for their insight on the year ahead, 2026. Read More:
Cloud collapse: Why SMEs are at greatest risk when tech giants fail
Our CEO, Brian Honan, features in the Business Post, discussing how companies need to consider backups and resilience when engaging with cloud providers, particularly in light of the recent outages of AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare. Read More:
If you use American tech, your data is subject to Trump’s whims
Our CEO, Brian Honan, shares his opinion with the Irish Examiner on the increasing risks to Ireland’s data sovereignty given the recent developments in international policies. Read More ›
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Oracle’s Handling of Big Breach
Brian Honan shares his thoughts with Bank Info Security about Oracle‘s recent data breach. Read More >
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 >
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 […]
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>