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Quantum Computing and the Future of Cybersecurity: Practical Implications for CISOs
Quantum computing is poised to be a game-changer for cybersecurity – for better and for [...]
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27
Jun
Jun
DORA Compliance for Irish Credit Unions A Guide
Credit unions in Ireland may be exempt from DORA until 2028, but the Central Bank [...]
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11
Jun
Jun
Penetration Testing and Compliance: Proving Security Where It Matters Most
Penetration testing plays a critical role in ISO 27001 and NIS2 compliance by validating that [...]
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29
May
May
Why Backups Alone Will Not Save You from Ransomware A NIS2 Perspective
Backups are critical for business continuity, but they are no longer enough on their own. [...]
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22
May
May
Cybersecurity Risks in Mergers & Acquisitions
Discover the key cybersecurity risks in M&A and how to protect your organisation during the [...]
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29
Apr
Apr
A Guide to Email Security and Deliverability
Discover how to protect your brand and improve email performance with robust email authentication and [...]
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24
Apr
Apr
Rising Cyber Risks in Digital Construction
Discover why cyber security is critical in modern construction. Learn about real threats, emerging risks, [...]
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04
Apr
Apr
How AI is Revolutionising Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
This blog explores how AI is transforming Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) from a reactive, [...]
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24
Mar
Mar
Navigating ISO 27001 Certification: Key Changes, Benefits, and Why You Need It
Discover why ISO 27001:2022 certification is essential for modern businesses. Learn about the key changes, [...]
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21
Feb
Feb
How IT Security Leaders Can Set Themselves Up for Success in 2025
Discover actionable strategies for IT security leaders to overcome 2025's top challenges, including AI risks, [...]
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09
Jan
Jan
How to Choose the Right Cyber Security Solution
Discover the top 10 considerations for selecting the right technology vendor, including integration, scalability, compliance, [...]
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16
Dec
Dec
Patch Management and Software Updates A Practical Guide
Discover the importance of patch management for cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and compliance. Explore top software [...]
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18
Nov
Nov
Secure Communications: The Cornerstone of Compliance in the Digital Era
As businesses adapt to digital transformation, the need for secure communications has become more critical [...]
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29
Oct
Oct
Grants for Businesses to Improve Cyber Security in Ireland
Discover how Irish SMEs can strengthen their cybersecurity with funding opportunities, expert reviews, and grants [...]
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23
Sep
Sep
Understanding Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Explore the differences and synergy between Incident Response and Digital Forensics in cybersecurity, and learn [...]
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27
Aug
Aug
The Role of GRC Tools in Modern Compliance
Discover how GRC tools streamline compliance, reduce manual tasks, and enhance risk management with continuous [...]
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22
Aug
Aug
The NIS2 Directive Uncovered
Discover the essentials of the EU's NIS2 Directive and its impact on cyber security. Learn [...]
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22
Jul
Jul
The Dark Side of AI: A New Era of Cyber Threats
Explore the dark side of AI in cybersecurity – from sophisticated social engineering scams to [...]
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05
Jul
Jul
How Alert Monitoring Can Transform Your IT Security
Imagine hackers inside your network for a week before you even notice. That is the [...]
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18
Jun
Jun
Engaging the Board to Build Cyber Resilience
Learn how to get board buy-in for cybersecurity initiatives by focusing on the business impact [...]
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10
Jun
Jun
The Hidden Threats of Browser Extensions
Uncover the hidden dangers of malicious browser extensions lurking in your web browser. Learn how [...]
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16
May
May
Making the Most of Your Penetration Test Report
A pen testing report offers more than just a list of vulnerabilities. This blog post [...]
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11
Apr
Apr
Compliance Made Easy with Powerful Password Management
Stressed about IT compliance for password management? A Password Manager helps IT teams simplify compliance [...]
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13
Mar
Mar
Inspiring Inclusion in Cyber Security on International Women’s Day
To highlight International Women’s Day, we sat down with Meghana, an experienced SOC Analyst at [...]
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07
Mar
Mar
Enhance Email Security and Deliverability with DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) is an email authentication protocol that helps organizations [...]
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31
Jan
Jan
World Data Protection Day 2024: Latest Developments in Data Privacy
As we recognise Data Protection Day today, we're committed to helping businesses navigate the evolving [...]
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25
Jan
Jan
From Social Engineering to AI Powered Threats: Part 1 2023 in Review
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, 2023 was a year marked by both challenges and [...]
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20
Dec
Dec
From Social Engineering to AI Powered Threats: Part 2 Top Cybersecurity Tips
In this blog post, we asked our experts to rank the most common cybersecurity measures [...]
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20
Dec
Dec
From Social Engineering to AI Powered Threats: Part 3 Predictions for 2024
In this blog post, our frontline cybersecurity people share their insights, providing valuable perspectives on [...]
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20
Dec
Dec
Navigating Endpoint Security: Comparing Microsoft Defender and Sophos Intercept X
This blog post compares and contrasts Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Sophos Intercept X, two [...]
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22
Nov
Nov