Public Sector Cyber Security Republic of Ireland 2025

As cyber threats evolve in scale and complexity, public sector organisations across the Republic of Ireland face growing pressure to enhance their cyber resilience, manage risk, and protect citizen data.

Building on the success of Holyrood’s Cyber Security Series, Public Sector Cyber Security Republic of Ireland 2025 brings together public and third sector leaders and cybersecurity experts for a day of learning, discussion and networking.

Taking place in Dublin, this in-person conference will explore how Ireland’s public and third sectors can respond to emerging cyber challenges and foster collaboration.

Attendees will benefit from keynote presentations, panel discussions, practical case studies, and dedicated networking opportunities.

Key themes include:

  • Using technology safely and effectively in the public sector
  • Building a cross-border approach to cyber resilience
  • Regulation and policy alignment
  • Addressing skills gaps and retaining talent
  • Enhancing procurement processes

Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy an exhibition area and connect with peers during dedicated networking sessions.

Join us in Dublin this September to connect with peers and help shape a safer digital future for the Republic of Ireland.

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Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events & conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. If you work in the private sector, please email sales@holyrood.com to discuss commercial opportunities.

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The cyber threat landscape recognises no borders — making collaboration across jurisdictions not just beneficial, but essential. This opening session will explore how Ireland can adopt a more cohesive, strategic approach to cyber security, delving into:

• Key policy and regulatory developments shaping the national cyber landscape

• Developing a cross-border framework for cyber resilience

• Exploring opportunities for a unified response to large-scale cyber threats, enabling quicker recovery and more robust defence mechanisms

• Aligning public sector policy with private sector innovation

• Encouraging industry collaboration

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In a climate of sophisticated cyber threats, limited resources, and increasing digital dependency, how can Ireland’s public sector strengthen cyber resilience?

This panel will examine how public sector organisations can improve cyber resilience, and recover quickly and effectively when large-scale incidents occur. Key topics include:

• How to coordinate swift, structured responses to cyber-attacks, minimise disruption, and restore operations - drawing lessons from real-world cases.

• Leveraging technologies such as AI and threat intelligence platforms, to strengthen threat detection and response.

• Funding effective cyber strategies.

• Addressing the cyber talent shortage.

• Enhancing skills retention and upskilling efforts.

Speakers:

As cyber threats become more frequent and sophisticated, public sector organisations across Ireland must continuously evolve to stay ahead.
This session will explore how public sector organisations can enhance cyber resilience and prepare for what lies ahead.

Our expert speakers will discuss:

• The next steps in strengthening Ireland’s public sector cyber security—from foundational resilience to proactive threat management

• Forward-looking strategies for procurement, ensuring security is embedded from the outset

• How public sector organisations can harness innovation and collaborate with the private sector more effectively

Speakers:
Jane Corr
Head of Cyber Security
CIÉ
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Neal Mullen
Chief Information Security Officer
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Shawna Coxon
Deputy Commissioner, Operations
An Garda Síochána
Brian Honan
CEO, BH Consulting and chair of Cyber Ireland
BH Consulting / Cyber Ireland
Professor Ciaran Martin CB
Oxford University Professor and Former CEO, National Cyber Security Centre
University of Oxford
Louise O’Hagan
Co-founder
Cyber Awareness Ireland

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