Session Overview

This session dives into the most pressing challenges facing Irish organisations today: from geopolitical disruption and AI-powered attacks to regulatory pressure, ransomware resilience, and safeguarding critical infrastructure. In this closing panel, security leaders from across Irish industry offered candid perspectives on the decisions set to define cybersecurity leadership and explored what it truly takes to keep an organisation secure, resilient, and prepared.

Stream Facilitator

Susan Daly, Managing Editor, The Journal

Susan Daly is Editor of TheJournal.ie, Ireland’s first national-focused digital-only seven-day news publication. Daly leads a newsroom of over 20 journalists, spearheads content strategy and innovations in storytelling, focusing also on the overall company goal of creating a sustainable business model around online news consumption. In her spare time, she has contributed to the SOAR Foundation for youth empowerment and the Common Purpose leadership development programme. Her career began in teaching, but she has now spent nearly two decades in Irish newsrooms including the Irish Daily Star to the Irish Independent, as reporter and day news editor, and as frequent contributor to radio and television current affairs panels.

Panellists

Paul C Dwyer

President, ICTTF / CEO, Cyber Risk International

Norman Newell

Sales Director, Renaissance 

Patrick Burgess

Industry Education Instructor, GTIA

Kevin Reid

Head of Cyber Security, VM Group

Neal Mullen

Chief Information Security Officer, Health Service Executive 

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Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland is a premier event, now in its 9th year, designed to bring together cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, and decision-makers from across the public and private sectors. Hosted by Renaissance, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the cybersecurity landscape. With a focus on practical solutions and real-world use cases, this expo and conference creates an engaging environment where industry experts and thought leaders share insights on securing critical infrastructure, adopting emerging technologies, and navigating complex compliance requirements. Whether you’re looking to enhance your organisation’s security posture or stay ahead of evolving threats, Cyber Expo & Conference provides the knowledge, tools, and connections you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced digital world. Learn more.

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