Dr. Valerie Lyons PhD, MBs, BSc, CISSP, CDPSE, CIPPe

Cyber Security Upgrade Alert! 🔐 We are proud to share that Roscommon Credit Union is now fully compliant with an important cybersecurity standard called DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance). ✅ What does this mean for you? If you receive an email from @roscommoncu.ie, you can rest assured it is genuinely from us and not a scam or spoof email. This is just one of the many ways we're working to protect your data and ensure your peace of mind online. 🛡️💻 Thanks to our IT security partner Seamus Quinn at CyberContego for his help in assisting our systems to achieve this level of security. #creditunions #CyberSecurity #DMARC #RoscommonCU #SafeAndSecure #OnlineSecurity

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⚠️ Irish SMEs: Are You Cyber-Ready? The "2025 SME Cyber Resilience Report" shows that most SMEs in Ireland are underprepared for cyber threats: ❌ Missing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) ❌ Weak or no backups ❌ No formal incident response plan ❌ Limited staff cybersecurity awareness Even small businesses can face downtime, data loss, and reputational damage from attacks. 💡 Practical protection doesn’t have to be complex Our Future‑Ready IT Strategy helps SMEs implement effective cybersecurity and IT measures tailored to their needs. 📄 Full report: https://lnkd.in/eCA56byW 🚀 Discover our approach: https://lnkd.in/eqhAKCyH

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Why Irish SMEs Are Prime Targets Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Irish SMEs. Not because they are more valuable than large enterprises, but because they are often easier to breach. Many smaller businesses rely on default security settings or outdated frameworks, assuming they are less likely to be targeted. Unfortunately, attackers know this and actively look for these vulnerabilities. Strong cybersecurity isn’t about the size of your organisation, it’s about your security mindset. Reviewing access controls, strengthening policies, and implementing modern protection strategies can significantly reduce your risk. Zirona helps Irish businesses strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks and move beyond default security settings. Get in touch today to see how we can help protect your organisation. https://lnkd.in/eFezm5n2 #CyberSecurityIreland #ITStrategy

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Are you protecting your digital data? In today’s connected world, safeguarding personal and business data is no longer optional—it’s essential. In this guide, we outline how Irish individuals and businesses can protect their data, adopt smart cybersecurity practices, and understand their legal rights if something goes wrong. We at Peter O’Connor & Son Solicitors are here to help you stay secure and supported. https://lnkd.in/g9Pf9dnM #PeterOConnorSolicitors #DataProtection #CyberSecurityIreland #DigitalSafety #GDPRCompliance #IrishBusinessSupport #LegalHelpIreland #OnlineSecurity #DataBreachHelp

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Is your organisation ready for NIS2? 🛡️📝 We’ve created a practical, step-by-step NIS2 Compliance Checklist tailored for Irish businesses, designed to help you navigate the new requirements and streamline your compliance process. Stay ahead of regulatory changes, manage cyber risks with confidence, and leverage PrivacyEngine for seamless documentation and monitoring. ✅ Download your free NIS2 Compliance Checklist now and take the next step toward compliance: https://hubs.li/Q03v8v_q0 #NIS2 #Compliance #Cybersecurity #PrivacyEngine #Ireland #RiskManagement #RegulatoryCompliance

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Business continuity is not a once off document. It is a living process that protects your organisation from disruption, downtime and financial loss. As Irish SMEs prepare for 2026, now is the ideal moment to update plans to reflect new risks, new working models and new security expectations. Downtime is not only caused by cyber attacks. It can come from hardware failure, accidental deletion, power outages, flood damage, supply chain delays or staff unavailability. In this blog we cover the essentials ✅ Risk assessment: identify critical systems, data and processes ✅ RTO & RPO: set realistic recovery targets ✅ Communication: document who decides and informs ✅ Backups: test regularly, not assume ✅ Secure remote access: MFA, conditional access, Intune ✅ Staff training: everyone knows their role Read the full guide and strengthen continuity before the new year here > https://lnkd.in/gUejKNG9

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Another great initiative from EI and when combined with the Operational Excellence grants, Irish businesses will be able to create the time to invest in developing and improving their business rather than catch-up and firefighting.

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