Thursday 28 September 2023
In association with
We were delighted to host our inaugural – and first of many, Dublin SASIG events on Thursday 28 September. Ireland has a long tradition of excellence in delivering information technology, as reflected in a highly developed tech sector. As in all advanced economies, organisations in Ireland face security challenges in the digital world and great opportunities. The emergence of new technologies will only complicate this.
Through our excellent set of speakers and panellists from Ireland’s cyber sector, we explored the key challenges we face and ways to overcome them: Whether it be the global problem of a seemingly ever-increasing skills gap, or the persistent threats from criminal gangs and other bad actors.
Presentations on the day included:
Co-Chairs
Niamh Muldoon (info), Cybersecurity Thought Leader
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Welcome and introductions
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Niamh Muldoon (info), Cybersecurity Thought Leader
Mark Brown (info), Global Managing Director Digital Trust Consulting, BSI
Opening keynote: Meeting today’s cybersecurity challenges
Senator Gerard Craughwell, Seanad Eireann
Panel session: Addressing future talent shortages in the Irish cyber market
Facilitated by Senator Malcolm Byrne (info), Seanad Eireann
Stephen Rice (info), CEO, TalentSensus
Professor Liliana Pasquale (info), Associate Professor, University College Dublin
Jan Carroll (info), Founder/MD, Fortify Institute
A senior representative from the NCSC
Building digital trust amongst the digital chaos
Conor Hogan (info), Practice Director, Data Governance, BSI
From Prey to Play: Think like an Attacker to level up your security
Jonny De Silva (info), Solutions Engineer, SentinelOne
Panel session: The hunter and the hunted in cyberspace
Facilitated by Annick O’Brien (info), VP Operations, CybSafe
Jeanne Kelly (info), Founding Partner, Browne Jacobson
Joe Ryan (info), National Director of Operational Performance and Integration, Health Service Executive
Jenni Parry (info), Associate Director of Cyber Risk, Aon
Detective Superintendent Pat Ryan, Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau
Closing keynote: The challenges of technical innovation and cybersecurity for Ireland
Minister Ossian Smyth TD, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
