Running since June 2013, every month we have 1-2 talks focused on Security or Technology - followed by socialising with like minded people. All people with any sort of an interest or level of knowledge in Security, Hacking and Emerging Technology are more than welcome to attend and feel free to bring like minded colleagues and friends.

Are you a cybersecurity startup or SME with ambitions to shine on a European stage? The ECSO Cyber Investor Days offer a unique platform for your aspirations.

Running since June 2013, every month we have 1-2 talks focused on Security or Technology - All people with any sort of an interest or level of knowledge in Security, Hacking and Emerging Technology are more than welcome to attend and feel free to bring like minded colleagues and friends.

ECSO is proud to announce a new edition of the Cyber Investor Days, set to take place on 10 September 2025 at Zentrum für das Engineering Smarter Produkt-Service Systeme (ZESS) (Hans-Dobbertin-Str. 8, 44803 Bochum, Germany) in Bochum, Germany.

As enterprise adoption of AI accelerates, so too do the associated risks. This webinar bridges strategic oversight and technical action: aligning standards-based governance with practical security testing to manage AI risk end to end.

Join C-Risk for a webinar on applying the FAIR™ framework to third-party risk management. Discover how to assess vendors, prioritise risks, and strengthen your security posture. Gain practical tools for smarter, impact-driven decisions. Find Out More.

This webinar will show how using data and metrics in cyber risk discussions, instead of traditional qualitative assessments that business leaders often don't connect with, can help security teams create actionable strategies that align with business goals and get executive buy-in.

Our 3rd EU Funding Opportunities webinar will delve into the EU cybersecurity funding landscape and research priorities, managed by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). We will be joined by EU Funding Programme Expert, Roberto Cascella, CTO at the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), who will present the EU cybersecurity funding landscape, relevant EU policies, opportunities and future directions.

ThECSO’s Annual CISO Meetup is an exclusive event, gathering over 200 CISOs from various European countries and sectors. Our main objective is to foster collaboration among cybersecurity executives, recognising that this synergy is crucial for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of European organisations. More than just an event, it builds a durable network where CISOs can exchange insights and advocate their needs within the European cybersecurity ecosystem.

Please join us for the inaugural Women4Cyber Ireland launch event. You're invited to participate in a networking reception and workshop. You can have your say on how Women4Cyber Ireland can support you, please help us shape the Chapter, making it for you.

Attackers don’t need to breach your perimeter, they just need one exposed cloud asset. With 76% of organisations running public-facing cloud services that allow lateral movement, the odds are in their favour.

The next IISF chapter meeting is taking place on the 25th of September. Enhance your Cybersecurity knowledge and learn from those at the coalface of information Security in Ireland.

Running since June 2013, every month we have 1-2 talks focused on Security or Technology - followed by socialising with like minded people. All people with any sort of an interest or level of knowledge in Security, Hacking and Emerging Technology are more than welcome to attend and feel free to bring like minded colleagues and friends.

Join us on Wednesday, 8 October for the OTSEC SIG in-person event at the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, under the theme Outside In – Connecting the Dots for OT Cyber Resilience. Explore key topics including investment in OT security, third-party risk, NIS2 and CyFun. Register now to secure your place

CINC is Cyber Ireland's National Conference. As Ireland's leading cybersecurity event, CINC25 will bring together over 500 senior leaders and professionals from industry, academia, and government to explore what’s needed to build a safe, secure, and democratic digital future for Ireland.

The ECSO Cyber Solution Days are back with a brand new Edition organised together with the Cyberhive EUROPE, the Women4Cyber Foundation and Cyber Ireland, which will take place on the 8 October 2025 at the Cyber Ireland National Conference 2025 in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Hosting our annual in-person Business Growth Working Group meeting. Join us to learn how Cyber Ireland's Business Growth pillar is helping Irish cybersecurity businesses to start-up, scale and innovate. Go-To-Market Strategies: The meeting will feature a Go-To-Market session with Enterprise Ireland (EI) market advisors and CISOs to hear about practical guidance on how to approach specific European markets.

The webinar will cover how to use the FAIR framework for data-driven third-party cyber risk management, enabling better resource allocation and stronger security.

The European Cybersecurity Organisation (ECSO) is pleased to invite companies to participate in the Tech & Cyber Job Fair powered by Road2Cyber, taking place on 30 October 2025 in Brussels Organised in collaboration with the Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management, this job fair connects Europe’s leading cybersecurity and tech companies with high-potential students and professionals The event is designed to facilitate direct recruitment, promote diversity in...

ECSO is proud to announce a new major event designed for the European Cybersecurity Community: The North European Cyber Days, taking place on 4, 5 & 6 November 2025 at the Oslo Science Park, Norway.

Cyber Ireland’s Dublin Chapter in partnership with the IISF, is hosting an in-person event on 4th November at the ESB Head Office, Dublin City Centre, focused on the topic of Cybersecurity Resilience Strategies.

IISF is hosting their in-person November Chapter meeting in partnership with Cyber Ireland’s South Chapter at Proofpoint, One Albert Quay, Cork City on 6th November. The event will focus on Mobile Security and Cloud Security & SaaS Governance.

SANS is hosting a free-to-attend Taster Day in Dublin on Thursday, 13 November 2025 – and you’re invited! Choose from three hands-on workshop topics, designed to give you a live, up-close experience of what SANS training is all about.

Join Integrity360’s Brian Martin and Mimecasts’s Glenn Smith — a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over two decades of experience helping global organisations strengthen their defences — for a thought-provoking discussion on the real-world impact of insider risk.

The past year has tested global resilience like never before - conflicts, tech disruption, economic friction, regulatory flux, and the rising demand for digital sovereignty have reshaped the landscape. Enhancing Ireland’s Resilience brings together senior leaders from across industries to tackle this challenge head-on.

ECSO is proud to announce a new edition of the Cyber Investor Days, set to take place on the 18 November 2025 at Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes, during the European Cyber Week. This event is co-organised with the Cyberhive EUROPE, the Women4Cyber Foundation, Sopra Steria and PEC. It will bring together top investors, corporate leaders, and cybersecurity innovators for an exclusive afternoon of pitches, networking, and strategic discussions.

In this session, Brian Martin and Richard Ford explore how AI and human psychology are colliding to redefine cyber risk, and how you can turn your workforce from targets into defenders.

Are you new to the industry, returning to work, or looking to grow your professional network? In collaboration with State Street Cyber Fusion Center and Women in Cyber Security UK & Ireland, join us for a dynamic speed networking event designed to help you build connections, share experiences, and spark opportunities - one conversation at a time.

Join Integrity360’s CTO Richard Ford and Head of Incident Response Patrick Wragg for a fireside chat exploring what it really means to be breach ready. Drawing on the latest insights from Gartner’s Market Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Retainer Services and our “Breach Ready” series, they’ll cut through the noise to unpack how organisations can move from reactive to proactive.

As mobile devices become the primary tools for both personal and professional communication, the risk of spyware and advanced mobile surveillance has never been greater. This session will explore how organizations can identify hidden threats, safeguard sensitive data, and implement practical strategies to protect their workforce from emerging mobile security risks.

Developing Ireland’s Cybersecurity Industry through Research and Development The itag Cyber Research Conference Ireland (CRCI) is the annual meeting of researchers from academia, industry and public authorities working in the field of cybersecurity across the island of Ireland This year’s conference takes place at University of Galway on the 1st December, 830am – 415pm See full conference details and agenda here: CRCI (https://cyber-rcicom/2025/) At CRCI 2025, University of...

As digital transformation accelerates, the traditional security perimeter continues to dissolve, and organisations are responding by moving rapidly toward a Zero Trust access model. Join experts Ahmed Aburahal, Technical Product Manager at Integrity360, and Andy Aplin, Vice President Solutions Engineering, EMEA & LATAM at Netskope, as they explore how AI is empowering SASE to deliver intelligent, context-aware adaptive trust policies.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will host its annual national conference this December to promote nationwide cybersecurity awareness, share industry and academic insights and create a platform for meaningful exchange across the cybersecurity community.

This webinar will explore the major forces shaping cyber security in the year ahead. From the of AI-driven attacks and the looming quantum cryptography challenge, to evolving global regulations like the EU AI Act, DORA, and NIS2.

The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has published a new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) for a total budget of up to EUR 50 million, due by March 2026  These calls aim to create a more secure, sovereign, and resilient digital Europe, with “Cyber 09” focusing on critical areas of cybersecurity deployment for the following topics:  Uptake of innovative solutions for SMEs (UPTAKE) - EUR 15 million  Regional Cable Hubs...

This webinar will discuss how CISOs can use data-driven methods to identify top cyber risks, assess security gaps, and prioritize investments to align resources with critical threats and build a strong business case.

Cork|Sec is a monthly meetup (running since 2013) for anyone interested in Information Security in the Munster region (primarily Cork). Regardless of whether you identify yourself as an InfoSec Professional, a Hacker, a Researcher, a Student or just someone with an interest in breaking things to see how they work / stopping people breaking things to see how they work - all are welcome.

ECSO's Risk Management Policies Implementation Workstream is launching a collaborative initiative to conduct a Transnational Risk Analysis Exercise for a fictional multinational company operating across Europe subject to the NIS2 Directive.

The cybersecurity landscape never sleeps, and 2026 is already presenting new challenges that demand our immediate attention. We are bringing together some of the brightest minds in the Irish information security community to debate, discuss, and dissect the most pressing issues on the horizon.

Cork|Sec is a monthly meetup (running since 2013) for anyone interested in Information Security in the Munster region (primarily Cork). Regardless of whether you identify yourself as an InfoSec Professional, a Hacker, a Researcher, a Student or just someone with an interest in breaking things to see how they work / stopping people breaking things to see how they work – all are welcome

The CRA-AI project will create a highly automated AI driven software platform to support SMEs at every stage of their journey to ensure conformity with the provisions of the Cyber ​​Resilience Act”. The project is co-funded by the European Commission and supported by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre through the Digital Europe Programme.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting your business from cyber threats is more important than ever. Unitec invites you to a dedicated Cyber Security Business Event, created to help organisations strengthen their resilience through practical learning and expert guidance.

Join us at the MTU Bishopstown Campus for a day filled with all things cybersecurity. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in learning about the latest trends and developments in the industry.

BSides is a community-driven framework for building events by and for information security community members. These events are a source of education, collaboration, and continued conversation for information technologists and those interested in the cybersecurity field. BSides events take place all over the world and we are responsible for organising the BSides approved event for Galway, Ireland.

Join Kyndryl for a fully immersive experience where you'll get an end-to-end understanding of what happens in the event of a ransomware attack.

SANS is back in Dublin – and you’re invited! Join us for the SANS Dublin Community Night on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, a free evening event for the local cybersecurity community.

Members from IISF and Cyber Ireland’s Dublin Chapter are invited to the IISF February 2026 Chapter meeting in Buswells Hotel on 25th February at 4:30pm where we will take a deep dive into Topics identified in the 2026 IISF Members Survey. The event will feature two talks including a networking session. Speakers, Topics and Registration details will be announced in February.

Tech Industry Alliance is holding their next TechBrew event on Tuesday, 03 March, 12:00 – 2:00pm (refreshments & networking from 12:00pm, event from 12:45 – 2:00pm). Hear from recent finalists from their Leaders Awards and learn about their stories of Starting and Growing Tech Companies from the South West Region.

On Tuesday, March 3rd, Itag Cyber Forum\West Chapter are hosting a practical session designed specifically for SMEs: Cybersecurity Governance Essentials. Cybersecurity governance isn't just an IT issue; it’s a leadership one. It’s about making intentional decisions instead of accidental ones. It’s the difference between protecting your revenue and reputation or facing a "we didn't know" conversation after an incident.

ENISA is excited to announce the European Cybersecurity Skills Conference. This event, to be held in Larnaca, Cyprus, under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, will unite the cybersecurity skills community once more. It will provide a platform to exchange experiences, address challenges, and share best practices.

Join the Donegal Tech Advocates for an insightful morning session exploring what it takes to build, scale and sustain a global tech business from Donegal.

Security First returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on the shifting balance between human capability and artificial intelligence. This year’s theme, Resilience Redefined: Securing the Human-AI Era, examines how AI, machine identities and changing regulations are reshaping organisational defence.

Join Pure Networks for a must-attend technical webinar that will change how you think about cybersecurity validation.

Cyber Ireland’s South East Chapter is hosting an in-person event on 26th March at Sun Life, Waterford, focused on the Cyber Threat Landscape and Emerging Trends. Join us for this in-person event, where we will discuss “Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating Tomorrow’s Cyber Threats Today”

Join us for a deep dive into the future of tech at Nimbus Research Centre & explore the many benefits of collaborative innovation with MTU. Tech Industry Alliance and MTU are pleased to present our next Tech Talk: MTU Innovation – Forging the Future of Digital and Advanced Technologies

The threat landscape is evolving faster than organizations can keep pace.New campaigns, increasingly sophisticated actors, and the growing use of automation and AI are redefining risk for organizations.

After the incredible response and energy from our last Dublin meet-up, we’re excited to be back for another Community Connect session. Whether you joined us last time or are thinking of coming along for the first time, you are very welcome. Come for the coffee, stay for the community.

Unlock the full potential of your career with cybersecurity training at SANS London April 2026. Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Join HP for an exclusive Signature Series lunch briefing designed for IT and business leaders who want to move beyond the headlines and explore the practical strategies shaping the next phase of workplace transformation.

Join us for the next European Cybersecurity Certification Conference happening in Ayia Napa, Cyprus under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.

ISACA Ireland will hold its Annual Conference on the 17th April 2026 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. The conference will provide information systems professionals with a pragmatic approach to and guidance on industry relevant concepts, tools, and best practices to take you through 2026 and beyond.

After the incredible response and energy from our last Cork meet-up, we’re excited to be back for another Community Connect session. Whether you joined us last time or are thinking of coming along for the first time, you are very welcome. Come for the coffee, stay for the community

The internet was once built on an implicit assumption: that behind most content, messages and interactions, there was a real human. That assumption is rapidly eroding.

FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) are delighted to host an in-person Lunch & Learn session with the RDI Hub on the 23rd of April from 12pm. This free session is exclusive for employers who are struggling to secure cyber talent in Munster and want to explore cost effective ways to build internal capability this year.

Pure Networks is pleased to invite you to an exclusive Horizon3ai Technical Workshop, taking place in Dublin In partnership with Horizon3ai, this session will offer a hands-on exploration of NodeZero, an AI-native proactive security platform designed to simulate real-world attacks, uncover exploitable vulnerabilities, and help organisations prioritise and remediate risk effectively What to expect: Live demonstration of Horizon3ai’s NodeZero platform Real-world...

Security First returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on the shifting balance between human capability and artificial intelligence. This year’s theme, Resilience Redefined: Securing the Human-AI Era, examines how AI, machine identities and changing regulations are reshaping organisational defence.

Join us on the 7th May for our next EU Funding Opportunities WG webinar covering "2026 EU Funding Calls for Cybersecurity: Developing an EU Funding Strategy".

Your Board is asking '‘What are we/you doing about AI?’. Join us on Friday 8th May @ 10am GMT (Dublin/London), Hosted By Markus Melin, Co-Founder NROC Security.

Join is at SMBC Tralee Operations / JRI-America in Kerry Technology Park, on Tuesday 12 May from 12:00 - 14:00 for an engaging Tech Talk exploring the cyber security essentials every business should understand

This collaborative event brings together Cyber Ireland’s South Chapter, CorkSec, the long‑running Cork security community meetup, and Women4Cyber, a European initiative promoting gender diversity in cybersecurity.

This full-day event will explore how technology is transforming our world, with a dynamic mix of keynote talks, case studies, and afternoon breakout sessions focused on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

Ireland's largest cybersecurity gathering is back for its 9th year. Join us on 20th May 2026 at Leopardstown Pavilion, Dublin. Whether you're an MSP looking to expand your security portfolio, an IT professional navigating compliance demands, or a business leader trying to make sense of the evolving threat landscape, this is your chance to connect with the people and solutions that can help.

TechFest 2026 will convene technology leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry experts for a high impact, in-person experience focused on one of the defining issues of our time : how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping business, society and public trust.

Keeping your business secure and compliant while staying competitive isn’t easy. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and new regulations are putting leaders under increasing pressure to keep up. It’s time to take a smarter approach to IT.

Cyber Ireland is hosting a webinar to launch and discuss the findings from two new research reports. The webinar will present key insights, practical findings and strategic recommendations drawn from extensive analysis of real-world data, highlighting where cybersecurity risks, strengths and commercial opportunities lie for Ireland’s cybersecurity sector.

Visibility and control over sensitive data & post‑quantum cryptography

AI use is spreading, its impact is extensive, its potential is massive and the risks it brings with it are scary.

After two really honest, thoughtful, and surprisingly energising Community Connects in Cork, we’re meeting again for another informal Women4Cyber Ireland coffee catch-up.

Unlock the full potential of your career with cybersecurity training at SANS London June 2026. Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

To help you navigate your cyber risk management challenges, C-Risk has developed a three-part webinar series on rebuilding what's broken in cyber risk management. This approach reflects Gartner's guidance on CRQ: start with decisions, express exposure in ranges and set appetite thresholds. The result is a risk program that supports decisions across the business.

This session will examine how organisations can identify gaps not just at the network layer, but across applications, user behaviour and business processes. With a growing focus on application-level threat hunting, attendees will gain insight into how deviations from expected user journeys can be an advanced signal of fraud or compromise, and why this layer remains underutilised in many security programmes.

On 3rd June 2026, FinTech Wales will host the first ever FinTech Festival in Wales at the iconic Swansea Building Society Arena, and you won’t want to miss it. This will be a spectacular showcase and celebration of the innovation, talent and ambition driving fintech in Wales.

To help you navigate your cyber risk management challenges, C-Risk has developed a three-part webinar series on rebuilding what's broken in cyber risk management. This approach reflects Gartner's guidance on CRQ: start with decisions, express exposure in ranges and set appetite thresholds. The result is a risk program that supports decisions across the business.

This in-person event offers a platform for emerging start-ups to showcase their solutions, gain valuable feedback, and connect directly with industry partners, mentors, and potential investors. It also features a panel exploring investment from seed to scale in cybersecurity.

​Part of WISP's mission is to help women of data protection, cybersecurity and related areas develop their networks and leadership skills. In our third session of 2026, we'll be gathering inspiring women leaders in these fields for a night of learning and connection, as they share their journeys with us and we explore what modern leadership looks like in an age of rapid technological and social change.

Are you looking to understand the priorities and investment decisions of CISO’s for large enterprises in Ireland? Join us for our Business Growth webinar with two seasoned CISOs who will discuss what is driving CISO cybersecurity investment decisions in 2026 and the changes from 2025.

As digital infrastructure sprawls across cloud, edge, and operational technology environments, the attack surface is expanding faster than traditional security operations can follow. This webinar presents a mesh-based approach to closing that gap — demonstrating connected and interoperable cyber operations in practice across dispersed and edge deployments.

This event, co-hosted by NSAI and Small Business Standards (SBS) and supported by the European project REGo_ETSI, is designed with SMEs in mind. It will explore the cyber security requirements that organisations face and will outline how standards underpin and support SMEs on their cyber journey.

AI changed the mobile picture in three big ways. It gave every attacker nation-state capability. It closed the window defenders rely on to react. And it opened a data-leak channel that didn’t exist three years ago. The controls most companies put in place two or three years back weren’t built for any of it.

A one-day conference for Healthcare Providers, Healthtechs / Corporates, and academics in the health sector, focusing on cyber security. The Cybersecurity for Health conference will address cybersecurity challenges, upcoming legislation, and explore best-practise and cutting-edge solutions tailored to the healthcare sector.

Over the past three decades, Cork has quietly established itself as a powerhouse in the cybersecurity landscape, home to a thriving ecosystem of industry leaders, educators, and emerging talent. This event brings that story to life - tracing the evolution of the sector from its early foundations to the dynamic, globally connected industry it is today.

Unlock the full potential of your career with cybersecurity training at SANS London July 2026. Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

AI is reshaping the threat landscape faster than most organisations can keep up - and for Irish security teams, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most demanding years yet.

eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) is a team of industry-renowned experts with real-world experience who are battle-tested to protect you against the most advanced cyber threats. TRU is foundational to their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service – no add-ons or additional cost required. Every month, TRU hosts a live webinar to share new research-driven observations of malware, notable vulnerabilities, threat actor groups, and cyber activity affecting the threat landscape.

Join us for a live 30-minute demonstration of calQrisk's Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management solution. See how organisations are managing operational resilience, supplier oversight, incidents, governance and regulatory requirements within a single connected platform.

Quantum computing is fundamentally reshaping modern cryptography, but how urgent is the threat, and what should organisations be doing today? As governments, regulators and technology providers accelerate their post-quantum strategies, security leaders are increasingly faced with separating genuine business risk from industry hype while preparing for a transition that could take years to complete.