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 […]
Minister Bruton Publishes Cyber Security Guidance on Working from Home
New Guidance sets out to protect those working from home from hacking and fraud The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Mr. Richard Bruton T.D. is publishing guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), on working from home securely. The recent COVID-19 situation has suddenly presented IT personnel, and indeed all users, with […]
