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Cyber Ireland
IRELAND

Connecting the cybersecurity sector for business growth

Cyber Ireland was launched in 2019 to represent the cyber security sector and address the cyber security skills shortage. It has developed from a start-up organisation to a national representative body and recognised best in class cluster organisation in Ireland. It brings together industry, academia and government to drive collaboration, talent development and innovation for business growth. The cluster is industry-led, hosted at Munster Technological University and is supported by government through the National Cyber Security Centre, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. It represents over 160 member organisations nationwide including 90 Irish start-ups and SMEs, 45 MNCs and 15 Universities and training providers.

Our contribution

to the Digital4Security project

Cyber Ireland’s tasks in the Digital4Security project include:

Needs Analysis & Programme Design Work Package – the design of an Employability Strategy
Programme Rollout and Delivery work package – provision of Student Mentoring and Support by Industry Experts, Networking Events\Guest Lectures and a Work Based Learning & Employability Programme.
Dissemination work package – support Student Recruitment and an Industry and Education Campaign to encourage widespread adoption.

Our mission

Cyber Ireland has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at driving the growth of Ireland’s cyber security sector by 2030. In the next phase of Cyber Ireland, the cluster aims to be the driving force to deliver on Ireland’s cyber potential. The four Focus Areas – Developing the Workforce, Building the Community, Driving Business Growth and Advocacy and Promotion are the strategic pillars of the cluster organisation to deliver its purpose:

To support a sustainable pipeline of cyber security talent to meet industry demand and needs.
To bring together the cyber security sector, connect organisations, facilitate information sharing and drive collaboration.
To support business growth and the development of new innovations and solutions.
To be the collective voice of the cyber security sector, advocating for our member needs and championing the sector through partnerships with private and public stakeholders. Digital4Security aligns closely with Cyber Ireland’s goals as it aims to provide a continuous supply of qualified cybersecurity management experts, helping to address the growing cybersecurity skills gap that is endangering the stability of many European industries and public sector institutions.