National Cyber Security Centre developing strategy to boost Ireland’s Cyber Security Industry

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is seeking views from interested parties on what measures should be taken to boost Ireland’s cyber security sector as part of a Cyber Security Industrial Strategy.

The National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review set out a number of new measures to continue the development of relevant cyber skills to fill skills gaps and support the potential growth of the cybersecurity industry in Ireland.

A priority action arising from the mid-term review is the development of a whole-of-Government cyber security industrial strategy to support Ireland’s cybersecurity industry to achieve its potential. The NCSC established an advisory group comprising of key Government departments and agencies to oversee this project.

A key element of this project involves consultation not only with industry but also the general public. The consultation process, which runs until 26 April 2024, is your opportunity to share your views and experiences on cyber-security. It will greatly assist this project in identifying areas that should be included for consideration in the new strategy.

The consultation document highlights three key themes: Skills, Research and Innovation and the Indigenous Industry, also taking into consideration recent developments at national and EU level in relation to cyber-security legislation and policy.

Make your voice heard by joining the public consultation at gov – Consultation on the Draft Cyber Industrial Strategy (www.gov.ie).