The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity

2026 · Irish Edition

Cybersecurity is a critical and evolving field dedicated to protecting individuals, businesses, and governments from online threats. Amid transformative advancements such as AI, cloud adoption, quantum computing, and fluctuating geopolitical risks, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

Recent developments across the cybersecurity sphere highlight crucial topics including ransomware surges, deepfake scams, API security lapses, identity management complexities, and the growing importance of Zero Trust frameworks. These trends underscore the need for proactive strategies, comprehensive threat detection, agile responses, and a strengthening of human and technological defenses.

With expanding attack surfaces driven by remote work, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and digital transformation, there is a paramount focus on integrating AI-powered solutions, enhancing data protection, and addressing skills shortages. Initiatives promoting diversity, education, and collaborative partnerships continue to be essential in fortifying cyber resilience.

Exploring these themes through the latest stories and expert insights encourages readers to deepen their understanding of contemporary cybersecurity challenges and solutions, emphasizing actionable knowledge to help safeguard digital futures in an interconnected world.

Irish Cybersecurity news
Analyst Insights
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cybersecurity · Firewalls
Today
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · Cybersecurity · Malware
Yesterday
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Cybersecurity · Virtualisation
Last week
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · Cybersecurity · MarTech
Last week
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Gartner · Cybersecurity · PAM
Last week
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Yesterday
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
2 days ago
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
3 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
3 days ago
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Last week
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last week
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Last week
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
By Matt Reck of Fortra
This month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
By Allison Clarke of SonicWall
Last month
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
Discussing Hackers
This month
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Manufacturing
Last month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive
About Data Protection
Today
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
About Spam
Today
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Thales launches Imperva for Google Cloud in controlled availability
About Firewalls
Today
Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal
About Data Protection
Today
Renaissance partners with CyberSmart to widen Ireland reach
About Bring Your Own Device
Today
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
About Malware
Today
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
About Software engineering
Today
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
About Malware
Today
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Network Infrastructure
Today
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
Today
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
About Data Protection
Today
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
About Data Protection
Today
Claude Code can leak secrets in public npm packages
About Data Protection
Today
Exabeam widens AI agent monitoring for Google tools
About Enterprise security
Today
Job moves
Claroty appoints John Ryan to lead global partner push
Move at Illumio
Today
Claroty names John Ryan to lead global partner ecosystem
Move at Illumio
Today
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Move at Ledger
Last week
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Symantec
Last week
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
This month
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Move at Cisco
This month
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
This month
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
Move at EMEA
This month
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Move at PayPal
This month
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