Guidelines on Cyber Security Specifications Published

The Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ossian Smyth TD has published Guidelines on Cyber Security Specifications (ICT Procurement for Public Service Bodies) in line with the National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-24. The guidelines have been prepared by Grant Thornton Ireland under contract with the National Cyber Security Centre […]

“Adopt the Zero Trust Principle – Never Trust, Always Verify”

·        Bank of Ireland research reveals that fraudsters are contributing to the stress of the nation with over 68% of those surveyed worried about being targeted by online fraudsters. ·        Increase in people receiving a fraudulent email, text or call – from 55% to 61%, 2020 to 2021. ·        Cybercrime expert Professor Mary Aiken advises: “We need to adopt the ‘Zero […]