Human judgement, behaviour and organisational culture all play a vital role in building cyber resilience. Read more from our Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Sarah Hipkin, here: bhconsulting.ie/making-cyber... #Cybersecurity #HumanRisk #CyberResilience #SecurityAwareness

A human approach to making cybersecurity stronger

As Ireland takes the EU Presidency, boards face heightened cyber risk and growing personal accountability - are organisations ready for the challenge?

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Regulatory scrutiny isn’t slowing down. Is your DPO function ready for it? Get in touch for a no obligation conversation at +353 1 440 4065 or info@bhcosulting.ie. #DataProtection #OutsourcedDPO

Recent #breaches involving psychiatric files show that paper records still pose serious #dataprotection risks. Our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social, explains why secure handling and destruction remain essential. Read More: bhconsulting.ie/irish-privac...

Irish Privacy Watchdog Details Psychiatric Data Breaches

Brian Honan discusses HSE psychiatric data breaches and why organisations must securely store, manage and destroy paper records.

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Congrats to our CEO @brianhonan.bsky.social , named to The Business Post's inaugural Connected 100, recognising the people shaping Irish tech. Two decades of building Ireland's cyber security industry, well earned. Please note this feature is behind a paywall: www.businesspost.ie/tech/the-con...

The Connected 100: the cyber security specialists keeping us safe

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Not having an EU Representative in place could cost your business up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover. It's one of the most avoidable compliance risks in GDPR. #GDPR #EURepresentative

Running Google Analytics? Selling to EU customers? Targeting EU audiences with ads? Article 27 of the GDPR likely applies to your business. #GDPR #Article27

#GDPR applies to 92% of organisations globally, most without fully realising it. If you process EU data, the regulation applies to you regardless of where you're based. #GDPR #Compliance

Article 27 is the GDPR obligation most non-EU businesses don't know they have, until a regulator comes looking. Is yours in place? +353 1 440 4065 | info@bhconsulting.ie #GDPR #DataProtection

Did an AI agent break free and attack another company? Our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social shares his insights with Computer Weekly on why strong cybersecurity fundamentals are essential as AI adoption grows. We help organisations adopt AI securely. lnkd.in/gZbKRgau #CyberSecurity #AI #AISecurity

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

Security Roundup July 2026

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

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Non-compliance adds $174,538 to the average cost of a data breach (IBM, 2025). It's not just a risk issue, it's a financial one. Close the gaps before, not after. bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/ #Compliance #DataBreach #ISMS

The keyword is ‘Actively Managed’, the document alone doesn't move that number. Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation: bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/ #DataBreach #ISMS #CyberSecurity

Is your ISMS helping you win business? Let’s start the conversation: bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/ #ISMS #CustomerTrust #CyberSecurity

ISO 27001 certification is not the finish line, it's the starting point. Most orgs treat it as a project. The ones that stay secure treat it as a programme. Begin the conversation: bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/

Is your business backup plan ready for a cyber incident? #CyberInsurance is no longer just a nice-to-have, it is fast becoming a board-level #riskmanagement and #businesscontinuity decision. Read More: bhconsulting.ie/should-cyber...

Should cyber insurance be part of your business backup plan?

Is cyber insurance worth the cost? Discover the benefits, challenges and hidden costs of cyber attacks, and why cyber cover can protect.

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Structure beats spend. Clear ownership and continuous oversight cost less than constant firefighting. Get in touch with us today for a no obligation consultation: bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/

245% ROI in 3 years. Not from one big win but from compounding returns across fewer incidents, lower premiums, and smoother audits. The business case is there. for implementing #ISMS. Get in contact with us today to find out how we can help you.

16,160 cases hit the DPC in 2025. That's a 45% jump on last year, and a chunk of it is people using AI to draft complaints and subject access requests. Easier for individuals, heavier caseload for privacy teams. We discuss what it means for DPOs in 2026 Read More: bhconsulting.ie/dpc-annual-r...

Our analysis of the DPC Annual Report: AI’s growing influence

Key insights from the 2025 DPC Annual Report, including rising GDPR cases and the impact of AI on privacy teams.

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#NIS2 and #DORA didn't change what good information security looks like, they just made the board personally responsible for it. Is ownership clearly defined in your org? Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation. bhconsulting.ie/contact-us/

Is your board ready for #NIS2? #Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it is now a board-level #governance, #legal, and #operational responsibility. Read More: bhconsulting.ie/navigating-n...

Navigating NIS2 as Ireland’s Cyber Security Bill comes into view

Explore how NIS2 and Ireland’s Cyber Security Bill raise board accountability, personal liability and cyber resilience obligations for Irish organisations.

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What a financial planner taught me about cybersecurity 📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/01/r... #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #securityawareness @brianhonan.bsky.social @bhconsulting.bsky.social

What a financial planner taught me about cybersecurity - Help Net Security

Learn how raising cybersecurity awareness without fear helps non-experts understand risks, build confidence, and stay secure.

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

Security Roundup June 2026

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

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As Ireland prepares for its EU Presidency, cyber risk will come under sharper scrutiny. For Irish organisations, this is a timely reminder that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. Read the full blog here: bhconsulting.ie/irelands-eu-... #CyberSecurity #NIS2 #DORA #EUPresidency

Ireland's EU Presidency Will Put Cyber Risk in the Spotlight. Are Irish Boards Ready?

As Ireland takes the EU Presidency, boards face heightened cyber risk and growing personal accountability - are organisations ready for the challenge?

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AI in audits - helpful tool or risky shortcut? Human judgement still beats automation when it comes to ISMS audits. Our latest article explains why context will always matter more than cookie-cutter AI reports. bhconsulting.ie/fighting-bac... #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ISMS

‘Fighting Back’ Against AI Audits

AI can assist with audits, but human judgement remains irreplaceable - here's why context always beats automation.

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EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0: When good regulation goes bad 📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/16/e... #cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #compliance #dataprotection #EU #Europe #regulation #strategy @bhconsulting.bsky.social @brianhonan.bsky.social

EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0: When good regulation goes bad - Help Net Security

The EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0 risks costly disruption by branding vendors high-risk on geopolitics, not technical evidence.

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Supplier #ecosystems are now one of the biggest areas of #cyber exposure for organisations. Continuous third-party risk management is essential. #CyberSecurity #TPRM #VendorRisk

Good regulation should be built on evidence - not geography. Our CEO, @brianhonan.bsky.social ,writes for @helpnetsecurity.com on why the EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0 needs a serious rethink before it does more harm than good. bhconsulting.ie/eu-cybersecu...

EU Cybersecurity Act 2.0: When good regulation goes bad

Our CEO, Brian Honan discusses how companies need to consider backups and resilience when engaging with cloud providers.

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We recently held our Annual Breakfast Briefing - and the theme was clear: the biggest factor in #cybersecurity is people. We've captured the key insights in our latest blog. Check it out below. Read More: bhconsulting.ie/people-psych... #Cybersecurity #Privacy #AI #DataProtection #BHConsulting

People, Psychology, and Privacy Principles: Cybercrime, Scams, and AI Through a Human Lens

This blog reflects on the key points of our speaker's talks, at the Annual BH Consulting Breakfast Briefing.

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Third parties now feature in 48% of all cyber breaches. Attackers are increasingly targeting suppliers and trusted partners as entry points into organisations. Strong third-party risk management is now essential for cyber resilience. #CyberSecurity #TPRM #VendorRisk

Does Anthropic #Mythos pose a tangible threat to organisations? This blog covers the steps that organisations can take to proactively defend against and respond to a new class of #AI-enabled #security threats. Read More: bhconsulting.ie/tell-me-a-st... #cybersecurity #ai #governance

Tell me a Story: How to Prepare a Cybersecurity Programme for Mythos

This blog covers steps that organisations can take to proactively defend against and respond to a new class of AI-enabled security threats

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