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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday, Cyber Ireland hosted their annual conference, chaired by our CEO and Cyber Ireland Chair, @brianhonan.bsky.social.

The event was a fantastic success, featuring a series of engaging talks and panel discussions, including one expertly moderated by our very own Dr. Valerie Lyons.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 3d

Today for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, we highlight the key steps to achieving good #CyberHygiene.

We will go more in depth into #phishing and other scams in the coming days, ensuring you and your business can be as cyber hygienic as possible.

#CyberSecurity #infosec #privacy #phishing

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 9d

Today for #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, we are highlighting the most common threats to your #InformationSecurity. Being aware and vigilant of these threats is the first step on the road to ensuring you and your business are fully secure.

#cybersecurity #infosec #cyberawareness

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 10d

To kick off #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, today we will highlight what information security is and why it is so important.

Don't forget to keep checking your feed for more best practices and tips surrounding #cybersecurity this month

#cybersecurity #infosec #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #governance

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 10d

To mark the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we will be publishing tips, tricks, and best practices to help you stay safe online.

#cybersecurityawarenessmonth #cybersecurity #governance #securityawareness #infosec

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 16d

Cybersecurity is now a boardroom issue. Our COO, Dr. Valerie Lyons, in @irishtimes.com on why directors must link #cyber risks to #strategy, #regulation & #resilience

Read her article here: www.irishtimes.com/advertising-...

Boardroom resilience in a shifting cyber security landscape

A new workshop aims to help directors and senior leaders understand the governance frameworks that underpin effective cybersecurity, risk management and resilience

www.irishtimes.com

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 17d

In our latest #blog, @brianhonan.bsky.social explores the benefits of CISO as a Service, a flexible model that gives businesses access to senior security leadership without the cost and commitment of a permanent hire.

Read the full blog here: bhconsulting.ie/fractional-n...

Fractional, not fulltime: the benefits of CISO as a service

Fractional, not fulltime: the benefits of CISO as a service and why the role is important to your business.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · 21d

ICYMI: Our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social , joined Claire Byrne on her @rteradio1.bsky.social show to discuss the best practices to ensure your #passwords stay secure.

Check out the short clip below to catch up on the discussion:

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

#dataprivacy #password #cybersecurity

Common mistakes which make your passwords vulnerable to hackers

Brian Honan, Cyber Security Consultant with BH Consulting

www.rte.ie

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Sep 9

Live Now‼️

Catch our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social, on the Sean Moncrieff Show on @newstalkfm.bsky.social right now as he discusses the latest on EU Chat Control Regulation.

Tune in below: www.goloudplayer.com/radio/newstalk

Newstalk

We aim to engage, challenge, inform, and entertain.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social , was included in a recent @irishtimes.com article, where he shares his thoughts on how #AI can bring companies to improve their #cybersecurity.

Read the article here: www.irishtimes.com/special-repo...

Big-picture view offers a path to strong cyber defence

Being prepared to tackle a cyberattack head on can reduce the impact it has on your business

www.irishtimes.com

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are delighted to have our COO, Valerie Lyons, recognised by the @businesspost.bsky.social as one of the Top 100 Women in Irish Tech!

www.businesspost.ie/tech/the-top...

The top 100 women in Irish tech: Data and Security

www.businesspost.ie

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out this month's Security Round-Up, curated by our expert team.

bhconsulting.ie/security-rou...
#CyberSecurity #DataProtection #CybersecurityNews #DataProtectionNews

Security Roundup August 2025

Every month we put together curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in security and privacy, as chosen by our consultants.

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Brian Honan @brianhonan.bsky.social · Aug 13

When appointing a DPO make sure they are qualified for the role. In particular, if you are outsourcing the DPO role to a third party ensure they know data protection is more than just cybersecurity.

If you need help talk to us at @bhconsulting.bsky.social

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · Aug 13

A Data Protection Officer should have an appropriate level of expertise in data protection law and practices to enable them to carry out their critical role.

Read our guidance on the appropriate qualifications for DPOs to learn more 👇
https://dataprotection.ie/en/dpos/qualifications-dpos

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jul 30

Generic security training doesn’t work for everyone. Dr. Hazel Murray’s research shows the power of tailored, inclusive approaches that reflect real-world roles and risks.

Read more via BH Consulting: bhconsulting.ie/lessons-cybe...

#CyberSecurity #HumanFactor

Lessons from research into more effective cybersecurity training

Tailored cybersecurity training improves results by focusing on users' needs, learning styles, and real-world workflows.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jul 29

Ransomware isn’t just #cybercrime anymore, it’s disrupting businesses, eroding public trust, and emerging as a national security threat. Our CEO @brianhonan.bsky.social breaks it down in this @helpnetsecurity.com article.

www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/29/r...

Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy - Help Net Security

Ransomware is a national security threat, requiring global cooperation, regulation, and proactive efforts to disrupt criminal networks.

www.helpnetsecurity.com

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Help Net Security @helpnetsecurity.com · Jul 29

Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy

📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/29/r...

#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #ransomware #cyberresilience #strategy @brianhonan.bsky.social @bhconsulting.bsky.social

Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy - Help Net Security

Ransomware is a national security threat, requiring global cooperation, regulation, and proactive efforts to disrupt criminal networks.

www.helpnetsecurity.com

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jul 22

ICYMI - Tune into Morning Ireland on @rteradio1.bsky.social to hear @brianhonan.bsky.social discuss Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability and how to check if your organisation has been compromised. You can listen back to the full interview here - segment starts at 54:22.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Morning Ireland Tuesday 22 July 2025

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings Audrey Carville, Aine Lawlor and Mary Wilson.

www.rte.ie

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Brian Honan @brianhonan.bsky.social · Jul 10

If you are an SME and looking for an online cybersecurity training course you should come and talk to us @bhconsulting.bsky.social

In partnership with Regsol we have developed an online solution specifically for SMEs.

More details at our website
bhconsulting.ie/cybersecurit...

Cybersecurity Awareness e-Learning

Interactive Cybersecurity Awareness training course which includes themes such as protecting logins and reporting a breach.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our CEO Brian Honan joins the Secure and Simple podcast to talk EU cybersecurity, ENISA’s role, and the business impact of NIS2 and DORA. Great insights on bridging the gap between tech and leadership.

Listen now:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#CyberSecurity #NIS2 #DORA #ENISA

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out this month's Security Round-Up, curated by our expert team.

#CyberSecurity #DataProtection #CybersecurityNews #DataProtectionNews

bhconsulting.ie/security-rou...

Security Roundup June 2025

Every month we put together curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in security and privacy, as chosen by our consultants.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our CEO @brianhonan.bsky.social chats with @gattaca.bsky.social about his path through cybersecurity, today's biggest threats, and why curiosity still matters more than ever.

Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2497520/epis...

#ChasingEntropy #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Podcast

Chasing Entropy Podcast by 1Password

This podcast is an interview series with career professionals in cyber security as we get their takes on shadow IT, extended access control, agentic AI and how they arrived at this point in their care...

www.buzzsprout.com

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 5

Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Lyons and Todd Fitzgerald, whose book "The Privacy Leader Compass" has been included in Daniel Solove's notable privacy books of the last decade.
#Privacy #DataProtection

<span>Notable Privacy Books: A Journey Through History</span>

<p><span>In this essay, I discuss notable privacy books from the 1960s to 2020s – seven decades and more than 400 books. I briefly explain why each book is note

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 4

The 2025 All-Island Cyber Security Report shows strong growth, with 632 firms, 10.6k jobs, €3.2bn revenue, and €1.5bn GVA. But scale, skills & fragmentation remain challenges, and cross-border collaboration is key. Read the full report below!
#Cybersecurity #CyberIreland

All-Island Cybersecurity Sector Report 2025 - Cyber Ireland

Ireland and Northern Ireland are recognised individually as strong international locations for cybersecurity business. The opportunity now exists to leverage

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · May 29

Check out this month's Security Round-Up, curated by our expert team.
#CyberSecurity #DataProtection #CybersecurityNews #DataProtectionNews

Security Roundup May 2025

Every month we put together curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in security and privacy, as chosen by our consultants.

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BH Consulting @bhconsulting.bsky.social · May 29

Explore key takeaways from BH Consulting’s Customer Day in our latest blog below, where we covered evolving cyber threats, ethical AI, and digital inclusion, with insights from CEO, Brian Honan @brianhonan.bsky.social, Dr. Valerie Lyons & Dr. Hazel Murray.
#CyberSecurity #AIEthics #DigitalInclusion

Upending expectations and challenging assumptions: BH Consulting Breakfast Insights 2025

Challenging assumptions leads us to look at things from a different perspective. It was one theme that emerged loud and clear at BHC's Insights 2025.

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