Irish businesses face cybersecurity reality check
Gallagher warns firms not to overestimate their cyber resilience.
Most Irish businesses believe they are well protected from cyberattacks, yet many neglect essential defences. Research from Gallagher shows most firms do not update software regularly or back up data as needed.
The survey of 300 companies found almost two-thirds of Irish firms feel very secure, with another 28 percent feeling quite safe. Despite this, nearly six in ten fail to apply software updates, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks.
Cybersecurity training is provided by just four in ten Irish organisations, even though it is one of the most effective safeguards. Gallagher warns that overconfidence may lead to complacency, putting businesses at risk of disruption and financial loss.
Laura Vickers of Gallagher stressed the importance of basic measures like updates and data backups to prevent serious breaches. With four in ten Irish companies suffering attacks in the past five years, firms are urged to match confidence with action.
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