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1. Introduction We at the IISF respect your right to privacy and comply with our obligations u
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https://www.iisf.ie/cybersecurity-Ireland-IISFOverview
The Irish Information Security Forum (IISF) was established primarily to improve the understanding a
https://www.iisf.ie/irish-information-security-forumCommittee
Officers & Members - IISF Management Committee Michelle Garrigan -&nbs
https://www.iisf.ie/iisf-security-committeeNovember 2018 - IISF Cork Meeting
Join us for our first IISF Cork Chapter Meeting on Wednesday 7th of November, hosted by Johnson Cont
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Membership is open to any organisation or company, which has an operational interest in information
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https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/98/0Constitution
Introduction The IISF was established in 1994 primarily to improve the understanding and practice
https://www.iisf.ie/constitution-irish-information-security-forumFebruary 2022 - IISF Chapter Meeting
Security Hot Topics 2022 A series of short presentations predicting what will be hot for informatio
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/101/0IISF Full Members Meeting
Measuring Security This full members meeting will focus on monitoring, measuring and reporting on c
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/102/0May 2018 Chapter Meeting followed by Quiz
IISF May Chapter Meeting 4:30pm - 5:45pm FireEye will be presenting on Advanced
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/103/0March 2018 - GDPR Readiness
GDPR Readiness (March 15th) Practical steps to take in preparation for GDPR Presenta
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/137/0Cybersecurity Certification: breaking new ground
Source: ENISA This year the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), has returned w
https://www.iisf.ie/European-Union-Cybersecurity-CertificationJune 2016 - IISF Meeting (Followed by Table Quiz)
Our next event is at 4pm on Wednesday 1st June, in the Georgian Suite in Buswell's Hotel, Molesworth
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/111/0(ISC)² Security Congress EMEA 2016
The Annual (ISC)² Security Congress EMEA 2016 takes place at Croke Park in Dublin 18th and 19th
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/120/0April 2018 Chapter Meeting
All Things SIEM The April chapter meeting will include the following presentations: Security I
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/134/0Cybersecurity News
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/page/newsAugust 2018 - IISF Members BBQ
Save the Date! IISF BBQ August 9th 2018 Foleys Bar, 1 Merrion Row, Dub
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/119/012 Steps to Cyber Security for Irish Businesses
Cyber risk is now one of the most commonly talked about topics as the impact of cybercrimes reaches&
https://www.iisf.ie/12-steps-cyber-securityNovember 2018 Chapter Meeting
November Chapter Meeting - Dublin Buswells November 15th at 4pm Speaker: Shane O’Kee
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/113/0IISF & OWASP Security Event
IISF and OWASP are delighted to host a joint security event based on the theme of innovati
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/131/0October 2017 - IISF Meeting
Agenda: 16:00 Chairperson's address 16:10 Presentations from Symantec (Cloud Security &
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/109/0December 2018 Chapter Meeting & AGM followed by Christmas Lunch
Save the date! Date: 7th December Time: 1pm Venue: Buswells
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/135/0Agreement reached on EU NIS 2 Directive
source: NIS 2 Directive to strengthen cybersecurity requirements for companies
https://www.iisf.ie/EU-NIS-2-Directive-cybersecurityCyber Security Terminology
Backdoors Backdoors allow remote access to computers or systems without users’ knowle
https://www.iisf.ie/information-cybersecurity-terminology-referenceMalware & Cybersecurity
Malware is a broad term used to describe any file or program intended to harm or disrupt a computer.
https://www.iisf.ie/malwarePhishing & Cybersecurity
What is phishing? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack in which cyber criminal
https://www.iisf.ie/PhishingSocial Engineering & Cybersecurity
What is social engineering? As technological defences become more robust, cyber criminals are inc
https://www.iisf.ie/Social-EngineeringDDoS & Cybersecurity
What is a DDoS attack? A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attem
https://www.iisf.ie/DDoSGoogle releases emergency patches
Google Releases Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaw April 14, 2022 &nbs
https://www.iisf.ie/Google-releases-emergencychrome-patchesCyber security skills gap contributing to 80% of breaches
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap has been a topic of interest for a number of years, with many o
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-security-skills-gapCyber threats are top of mind more than ever now
Cyber threats are top of mind more than ever now due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ap
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-threats-ransomwareSponsorship
Thank you for your interest in supporting the IISF. The IISF is an active organis
https://www.iisf.ie/information-security-forum-sponsorship-opportunitySponsorship
/information-security-forum-sponsorship-opportunityRedHotel Group Operating at a Global Scale
Source: Insikt Group - Cyber Threats Analysis RedHotel is one of the most prom
https://www.iisf.ie/RedHotel-Group-Operating-at-Global-ScaleRFT: Technology Strategy for the NCSC
Detailed description: Provision of professional cyber security consultancy services to develop a
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Security-Technology-Strategy-NCSCEuropean Commission's Open Source Programme Office starts bug bounties
Awards of up to EUR 5000 are available for finding security vulnerabilities in LibreOffice, LEOS, Ma
https://www.iisf.ie/European-Commission-bug-bountiesSpecial Report: Ukraine
April 27, 2022 Since shortly before the invasion began, Microsoft has indicated that hackers in six
https://www.iisf.ie/Microsoft-Special-report-Ukraine-Russia-Cyberattack-activityPlatforms are the new fraud frontier
source: pwc.com Platforms are the new fraud frontier What’s the point of entry for e
https://www.iisf.ie/cybercrime-Fraud-Survey-2022Bank of Ireland fined €463,000 by DPC for data breaches
Bank of Ireland has been fined €463,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a number of
https://www.iisf.ie/Bank-of-Ireland-fined-€463,000-by-DPC-for-data-breachesHSE cyber attack, could it happen again?
Source RTÉ One year on, could a similar attack happen again to the HSE or another government
https://www.iisf.ie/HSE-cyber-attack-ransomwareEU publishes report on the security of Open RAN
Ref: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu Today, EU Member States, with the support of the European
https://www.iisf.ie/EU-report-cyber-security-5G-Open-RANIrish regulator fines Meta €17M for 2018 data breaches
The DPC has imposed a fine of €17m on Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (formerly Facebook
https://www.iisf.ie/regulator-fines-MetaMarch 2019 Chapter meeting
The IISF March chapter meeting will take place on March 14th at 4:00pm in Buswells Hotel. There wil
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/138/0April 2019 Chapter meeting
The IISF April chapter meeting will take place on April 11th at 4:00pm in Buswells. There w
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/139/0May 2019 Chapter meeting - Followed by Table Quiz
The IISF May Chapter Meeting and Teble Quiz will take place in McGrattan's Cafe Bar at 4:30pm
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/140/0August 2019 IISF BBQ social Event
Join IISF, OWASP for our annual summer BBQ! Join members of the information security community in&n
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/141/0September 2019 Chapter meeting
The IISF September Chapter meeting will take place on the 19th of September at 4pm in Buswells Hotel
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/142/0October 2019 IISF Cork Meeting
IISF October 2019 Chapter Meeting Date: October 17th 2019 Venue: Johnson Controls Building
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/143/0IISF November 2021 Chapter Meeting
The IISF November 2021 Chapter meeting will take place on the 4th of November at 4pm in Buswells Hot
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/144/0December 2021 IISF AGM and Lunch
IISF AGM and chapter meeting in Buswells Hotel AGM details and time TBC As always we
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/145/0March 2020 IISF Chapter meeting
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/146/0April 2020 IISF Chapter meeting
IISF April 2020 Chapter Meeting Via WebEx Agenda Incident Response in Remote Wo
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/147/0May 2020 IISF Chapter meeting - followed by Table Quiz
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/148/0IISF 2020 Summer BBQ
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/149/0September 2020 Chapter meeting
IISF September 2020 Chapter Meeting Via WebEx: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/150/0November 2020 Chapter meeting
If you are interested in attending the November chapter meeting, please register using the following
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/152/0June 2020 IISF Chapter meeting
June 2020 IISF Chapter meeting Online Event: 16:00 - 18:00 Agenda: Presentations from:
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/156/0December 2020 IISF Virtual AGM and Social event
Virtual AGM followed by virtual Social event As always we are looking for members to join the commi
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/154/0April 2021 - IISF Chapter meeting
IISF Chapter meeting April 2021 1st April 2021 4pm Online Event Title: Learning from the F
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/157/0May 2021 Chapter Meeting & Virtual table Quiz
May 2021 Chapter Meeting & Virtual table Quiz Presentation from Stephen Burke of&nbs
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/158/0June 2021 Chapter Meeting & Virtual Social Event
June 2021 Chapter Meeting followed by IISF Virtual Summer Social Event Associate members pr
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/159/0September 2021 - IISF Chapter meeting
IISF Chapter meeting September 2021 23rd September 2021 4pm Online Event In keeping with t
https://www.iisf.ie/page/art/160/0IISF April 2022 Chapter Meeting
VENUE: Buswells Hotel, DublinTIME: 15:45 - 18:00TOPIC: IAM Trends - Pas
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-April-2022-Chapter-MeetingChapter Meeting & Annual Quiz
VENUE: Barney's Bar & Shaw Room, 60 Harcourt Street, D02 P902 START
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-Quiz-Night-2022-chapter-meetingAnnual BBQ
VENUE: Opium Rooftop, 26 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 (map)START TIME: 17:00
https://www.iisf.ie/Security-Forum-Annual-Barbecue-2022Cloud SIEM & SOC 2.0: Automated threat hunting - Are we there yet?
VENUE: Buswells HotelSTART TIME: 16:30 TOPIC 1: Cloud SIEM & SOC 2.0: Au
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Incident-ResponseChapter Meeting
VENUE: Buswells HotelSTART TIME: 16:30 TOPIC1: Protecting against Identity Based Secur
https://www.iisf.ie/Identity-cyber-threatsIISF AGM & Christmas Lunch
AGM VENUE: Buswells HotelSTART TIME: 12:30 PRESENTATION TOPIC: Cyber Trends - A r
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-AGM-Christmas-Lunch-2022Now that's what I call CYBERSECURITY
DATE: Tuesday 10 May 2022 TIME: 11:45am – 2:30pm VENUE
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-security-event-dublinVMware warns of critical vulnerabilities in products
April 6, 2022 - bleepingcomputer.com VMware has warned customers to immed
https://www.iisf.ie/VMware-critical-vulnerabilitiesRFT: Provision of a Cyber Security Monitoring Solution
Detailed description: The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research
https://www.iisf.ie/cybersecurity-monitoring-provisionMembers Hot Topics Survey 2022
We would like to know what are the Information Security topics most of interest to you in your busin
https://www.iisf.ie/hot-topics-survey-information-security-cybersecurityUS federal alert warns of discovery of malicious cyber tools
The Department of Energy (DOE), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA
https://www.iisf.ie/Cybersecurity-Infrastructure-Security-Agency-CISAWhat is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital
https://www.iisf.ie/what-is-CybersecurityHow much does a data breach cost?
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021 explores ways to help mitigate risk
https://www.iisf.ie/Cost-of-Data-Breach-ReportInternational Cybersecurity Forum 2022
The International Cybersecurity Forum 2022 three-day conference opened on Tuesday 7th June. Source:
https://www.iisf.ie/International-Cybersecurity-Forum-2022Cyber Europe 2022 (CE2022)
Testing the Resilience of the European Healthcare Sector Source GOV.IE , ENSIA The
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Europe-2022-CE2022Ireland joins the Microsoft Government Security Program
Press release: Source: Department of the Environment, Climate and CommunicationsPublished on
https://www.iisf.ie/Ireland-joins-Microsoft-Government-Security-ProgramMicrosoft acquires Miburo
Source: Official Microsoft Blogs Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President, Customer Security and
https://www.iisf.ie/Microsoft-acquires-Miburo34th Annual FIRST Conference | "Neart Le Chéile"
Source: first.org Over 1,000 specialists representing six continents to participate in the Forum of
https://www.iisf.ie/34th-Annual-FIRST-Conference-DublinIreland mulls closer NATO hybrid and cyber co-operation
Source: Irish Times The Government is considering closer co-operation with NATO in the area
https://www.iisf.ie/Ireland-NATO-hybrid-cyber-co-operationAlert (AA22-174A) VMware Horizon & UAG servers
Source: cisa.gov The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) a
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Actors-Continue-Exploit-Log4Shell-VMwareVULNERABILITY SPOTLIGHT: Dirty Pipe
Ref Source: Recorded Future CVE-2022-0847 (Dirty Pipe) is a Linux kernel vulnerability
https://www.iisf.ie/dirty-pipe-vulnerabilityWar in Ukraine: Implications for the Black Sea
Ref Source: Inskit Group, Recorded Future Russia’s war against Ukraine has significan
https://www.iisf.ie/black-sea-threat-analysisBackdoor Attacks - Cybersecurity
What is a backdoor? A backdoor is malware that bypasses normal authentication procedures to acces
https://www.iisf.ie/Backdoor-Attacks-CybersecurityData Protection Commission Moves to Block Meta Transfers
Ref Source: reuters Friday, July 15, 2022 The DPC moved a step closer to a ruling tha
https://www.iisf.ie/Data-Protection-Commission-Block-Meta-transfersAlbanian Government Systems Attacked!
source: cybernews.com Sunday 17th, July 2022 Albanian government syste
https://www.iisf.ie/Albanian-Government-Systems-AttackedAlert (AA22-216A)- 2021 Top Malware Strains
Source: CISA This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) was coauthored by the Cybersec
https://www.iisf.ie/Alert-AA22-216A-2021-Top-Malware-StrainsDeclaration European Union on malicious cyber activities
Source: Council of the EU Press release 19 July 2022 15:00 Declaration by the High Representative o
https://www.iisf.ie/European-Union-malicious-cyber-activities-Russia-UkraineWiper Malware
A wiper is a class of malware whose intention is to wipe the hard drive of the computer it infects.
https://www.iisf.ie/wiper-malwareNHS 111 emergency services hacked
Source: Bleeping Computer United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) 111 emergency serv
https://www.iisf.ie/NHS-111-emergency-services-hackedAdobe Releases Critical Patch Updates
Source: Adobe - Original release date: January 10, 2023 Adobe Releases Security Updates for
https://www.iisf.ie/Adobe-Releases-Critical-Patch-UpdatesUSB-borne malware threats
Source: honeywell.com 2022 Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity USB Threat Report finds indus
https://www.iisf.ie/2022-Honeywell-Industrial-Cybersecurity-USB-Threat-ReportIncreased threat of ransomware for SMB's
Source: GOV.IE Increased threat of ransomware for Small and Medium Businesses From Departme
https://www.iisf.ie/increased-threat-of-ransomware-for-small-medium-businessEstonia targeted again by Cyber Attacks
Sources: NewYork Times, Reuters Estonia revealed on Thursday that it had countered the bigg
https://www.iisf.ie/Estonia-targeted-by-Cyber-AttacksMultiple CVEs Against Zimbra Collaboration Suite
Source: cisa.gov Alert (AA22-228A) Threat Actors Exploiting Multiple CVEs Against Zimbra C
https://www.iisf.ie/Multiple-CVEs-Against-Zimbra-Collaboration-SuiteSecurity Hot Topic Predictions 2023
26th January 2023 IISF Events kicked off to a full room with our first Chapter Meeting of
https://www.iisf.ie/Security-Hot-Topic-Predictions-IISF-2023Threat landscape on Ransomware attacks
Source: ENSIA As one of the most devastating types of cybersecurity attacks over the last d
https://www.iisf.ie/Threat-landscape-Ransomware-attacks-cybersecurity-irelandMoldova, Montenegro, and Slovenia under cyberattacks
Source: Cybernews.com Three countries suffer extensive cyberattacks within a short period o
https://www.iisf.ie/Moldova-Montenegro-Slovenia-under-cyberattacksGreek Natural Gas Supplier DESFA Hacked by Ragnar Locker
Source: DESFA A group of cyberactors known as Ragnar Locker claimed responsibility for the
https://www.iisf.ie/DESFA-Hacked-Ragnar-LockerMalware and Vulnerability Trends Report
Source: recordedfuture.com This report examines trends in malware use, dis
https://www.iisf.ie/malware-trends-vulnerabilities-cyber-threats-analysis-2022Initial Access Brokers Key to Rise in Ransomware Attacks
Source: recordedfuture.com This report provides an overview of the tactics, techniques, and
https://www.iisf.ie/initial-access-brokers-ransomware-attacksData Regulator fines Instagram €405 million
Source: Reuters Ireland's data privacy regulator has decided to levy a record fine of &eu
https://www.iisf.ie/Data-Regulator-fines-Instagram-400-million#StopRansomware: Vice Society
Source: CISA Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRan
https://www.iisf.ie/stop-ransomware-vice-societyCybersecurity - our digital anchor - a European perspective
Source: EU joint research centre The spread of digital technologies is contributing to impr
https://www.iisf.ie/Cybersecurity-our-digital-anchorPredict22: The Intelligence Summit LONDON | NOV 22, 2022
Source: Recorded Future This Is Where the Intelligence Community Gathers Predict
https://www.iisf.ie/Predict22-The-Intelligence-SummitProposed EU Cyber Resilience Act
source: European Commission The proposed Cyber Resilience Act (a first ever EU-wide legisla
https://www.iisf.ie/EU-Cyber-Resilience-ActTender Competition Published - Ireland SOC
Source: ted.europa.euRelease Date: 05/08/2024 07:52 Single-Party framework for th
https://www.iisf.ie/Tender-Published-Ireland-SOCCustom-Built Phishing Pages Include ID Upload and more
Source: Recorded Future Phishing schemes are becoming increasingly sophistic
https://www.iisf.ie/Phishing-Pages-Include-ID-Upload-and-Selfie-CamScam Website Campaign Likely to Evade Detection
Source: Recorded FutureRelease Date: July 2024 “ERIAKOS” Scam Website Campaign
https://www.iisf.ie/Scam-Website-CampaignOracle Releases October 2022 Critical Patch Update
Source: Oracle Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for October 2022. A
https://www.iisf.ie/Oracle-Critical-Patch-Update-2022Predict22: The Intelligence Summit
Predict is Recorded Future’s annual conference for clients, partners, and the intelli
https://www.iisf.ie/Predict22-Intelligence-SummitProtecting against Identity Based Security Attacks
Identity is the front line in the battle against modern cyber threats. Nearly 80% of cybe
https://www.iisf.ie/Protecting-against-Identity-Security-AttacksEU Cyber Defence Policy
Source: europa.eu As a result of the increasing number of cyberattacks, espionage, and disi
https://www.iisf.ie/EU-Cyber-Defence-PolicyEuropean Parliament website hit by DDoS cyberattack
Source(s) Politico, RTÉ The European Parliament website on Wednesday 23rd November f
https://www.iisf.ie/European-Parliament-website-DDOS-cyberattackEU Council Adopts new cyber Security Legislation
source: EU decides to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience across the Union: Counc
https://www.iisf.ie/EU-Adopts-NIS2-cyberSecurity-LegislationDPC fines Meta €256M
28th November 2022 - Data Protection Commission Press Release The Data Protect
https://www.iisf.ie/DPC-fines-Meta-€256MAnalysis of China’s Cyber Activity in Cross-Strait Relations
Source: Recorded Future - Insikt Group From Coercion to Invasion: The Theory and Execu
https://www.iisf.ie/Chinas-Cyber-Activity-TaiwanUnderstanding Citrix Bleed
Citrix Bleed, officially tracked as CVE-2023-4966, is a critical vulnerability affecting mul
https://www.iisf.ie/Understanding-Citrix-BleedNew global outage affecting Microsoft products
Date: July 30, 2024 Microsoft Apologizes After Thousands Report New Outage. Microsoft rece
https://www.iisf.ie/Azure-DDoS-Attack-Global-OutageIISF April Chapter Meeting
IISF Event Report Hosted "offsite" on the top floor meeting space in the impressive EY buil
https://www.iisf.ie/The-Human-Factor-in-CybersecurityNCSC seeking views from interested parties
Source: Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Published: 4th April 2024
https://www.iisf.ie/NCSC-seeking-views-from-interested-partiesCybersecurity & Foreign Interference in EU Info Ecosystem
Source: enisaPress Release published on December 08, 2022 With broader hybrid threats cross
https://www.iisf.ie/Cybersecurity-Foreign-Interference-EU-Info-EcosystemSecurity Hot Topics 2023
VENUE: Georgian Suite Buswells HotelSTART TIME: 16:00 TOPIC: Security Hot Topic Pre
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Security-Hot-Topics-2023Registration opens for CYBERUK conference in Belfast
Source: www.ncsc.gov.uk The National Cyber Security Centre, a part of GCHQ, is now&nbs
https://www.iisf.ie/CYBERUK-conference-Northern-Ireland-2023RFT: Vulnerability Scanning Tool for An Garda Síochána
Detailed description: An Garda Síochána - Ireland's civilian National Police Servic
https://www.iisf.ie/Vulnerability-Scanning-Tool-Garda-SíochánaArchive
https://www.iisf.ie/archiveMeeting downloads archive 2021 - 2015
2022 December AGM Presentation IISF 2022 Look Back - Slides Download A
https://www.iisf.ie/meeting-downloads-archive-2021-15Reducing Cyber Risks in the Nuclear Supply Chain
Source: INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, Computer security in the nuclear s
https://www.iisf.ie/Reducing-Cyber-Risks-Nuclear-supply-Chain2022 Adversary Infrastructure Report
Source: Recorded Future December , 2022 Recorded Future’s Insikt Grou
https://www.iisf.ie/2022-cyber-Adversary-Infrastructure-ReportMeta faces another €390M fine from DPC
Source: Data Protection Commission - Press Release4th January 2023 The Data Prote
https://www.iisf.ie/DPC-fines-Meta-another-390-Million-euroMicrosoft Releases Critical Security Updates
Source Microsoft: Original release date: January 10, 2023 January 2023 Security Updates
https://www.iisf.ie/Microsoft-Critical-Security-UpdatesYet another DPC fine for Meta, this time over WhatsApp
Source: DataProtection Commission19th January 2023 The Data Protection Co
https://www.iisf.ie/DPC-fine-WhatsAppChapter Meeting
VENUE: Georgian Suite Buswells Hotel ADDRESS: 23 Molesworth St. Dublin D02 CT80
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Vulnerability-StatisticsIISF Chapter Meeting
VENUE: Georgian Suite Buswells Hotel ADDRESS: 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02
https://www.iisf.ie/Attack-Surface-IntelligenceIISF Chapter Meeting & Quiz Night
VENUE: McGrattans Bar, 76 Fitzwilliam Ln, D2 START TIME: 16:30 TOPIC: Digita
https://www.iisf.ie/digital-identity-cybersecurityIISF & OWASP Summer Barbecue
VENUE: Hyde Dublin, Lemon Street, Dublin 2, Ireland (Map) START TIME: 17:30 FINISH TI
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-barbecue-cybersecurity-social-event-2023IISF Chapter Meeting
VENUE: Georgian Suite Buswells Hotel ADDRESS: 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02
https://www.iisf.ie/Threat-Exposure-Supply-Chain-SecurityIISF Chapter Meeting (Co-hosted with SANS)
VENUE: Alex Hotel Dublin ADDRESS: 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2 START TIME: 16:30
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-incident-plan-testingIISF AGM & Christmas Lunch
AGM VENUE: Georgian Suite Buswells Hotel ADDRESS: 23-27 Molesworth Street, D
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-AGM-Christmas-Lunch-2023RedDelta Targets European Government Organizations
Source: Recorded Future - Insikt Group RedDelta Targets European Government Organizations a
https://www.iisf.ie/RedDelta-Targets-EuropeProtecting Against Malicious Use of RMM Software
Source: CISA The authoring organizations strongly encourage network defenders to review t
https://www.iisf.ie/Protecting-Against-Malicious-Use-of-Remote-Monitoring-and-Management-Software41% of Business Leaders Say Their Organisation Has Experienced a Cyber Attack
Source: Institute of Directors in Ireland The latest Institute of Directors (IoD
https://www.iisf.ie/41percent-of-Business-Leaders-Experienced-Cyber-AttackGovernment must focus on preventative measures to stop future cyberattacks
Source: Irish Times - 2nd Feb 2023 State must focus on preventative measures to stop future
https://www.iisf.ie/ransomware-cyberattack-IrelandCISA Releases ESXiArgs Ransomware Recovery Script
Source: CISA - Original release date: February 07, 2023 CISA has released a recovery script for org
https://www.iisf.ie/ESXiArgs-ransomware-recoverTwo new EDIHs accounted for Ireland
Press Release : Department of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentPublished on 24 February 2023 M
https://www.iisf.ie/European-Digital-Innovation-Hubs-IrelandCyber Ireland Dublin Chapter Launch
Source: CyberIreland Cyber Ireland announces launch of Dublin Chapter. The Dublin Chapter
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Ireland-Dublin-Chapter-LaunchCyber Tuesday
Source: IISF & CyberIreland Are you a business leader looking to understand cyber risk,
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Tuesday-MarchCyber Tuesday - April
Are you a business leader looking to understand cyber risk, a professional in the tech sec
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Tuesday-IrelandTechnology Meets Compliance - CWSI In Person Event
Source: CWSI/IISF Are you confident that your organisation is meeting the current complianc
https://www.iisf.ie/Technology-Meets-Compliance-CWSI-In-Person-EventIrish DPC Publishes Annual Report for 2022
Source: Press Release - Irish Data Protection Commission On March 7, 2023, the Irish Data P
https://www.iisf.ie/Irish-DPC-Publishes-Annual-Report-2022Victims of MortalKombat ransomware can now decrypt their locked files for free
Source: BitDefender The MortalKombat ransomware has been used across the U.S., Unit
https://www.iisf.ie/MortalKombat-ransomware-decryptorAdobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Source: Adobe - Original release date : March 14, 2023 Adobe has released security updates
https://www.iisf.ie/Adobe-Releases-Security-Updates-Multiple-Products-MArch2023Microsoft Releases March 2023 Security Updates
Source Microsoft: Original release date: March 14, 2023 Microsoft has released updates to
https://www.iisf.ie/Microsoft-Releases-March-2023-Security-UpdatesInsikt Group 2022 Annual Report
Source: Recorded Future® 1 TA-2023-0302 | www.recordedfuture.com The annual report surv
https://www.iisf.ie/Insikt-Group-2022-Annual-ReportChina positions itself as a Peacemaker? Why??
SourceRef: www.recordedfuture.com . Distribution: Public, from Insikt Group. | TA-CN-2023-0308 2 &n
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External Event Zero Day Con is an annual cybersecurity conference organis
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source: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu On 24th MArch 2023 the Commission has adopted tw
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Source: SimpleFlying: Aviation News Pay And Benefits Information Of 2,000 DAA Staff Comprom
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Source: cyber.gc.caRelease Date: 15 Sept 2023 Since 13 September 2023, the Canadian Cy
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cybersecurity-Ireland-resourcesCyber Attack kills Mobile & Internet Services Ukraine
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https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Av3ngers-target-Erris-water-supplyIISF Chapter Meeting January
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https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Incident-ResponseOSS Digest on Data Security and Breach Notifications
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https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-chapter-meeting-June-2024IISF Summer Barbecue
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https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-Summer-Barbecue-2024NIS2 Roundtable: Energy & Power
External Event A NIS2 Roundtable session, where with Microsoft,&nbs
https://www.iisf.ie/NIS2-Energy-PowerIISF Chapter Meeting - SEPT
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https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-chapter-meeting-September-2024IISF Chapter Meeting - NOV
VENUE: ~tba~ TOPICS: ~tba~SPEAKERS: ~tba~ START TIME: 16:30 DATE FOR YOUR
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-chapter-meeting-November-2024IISF AGM & Christmas Lunch
AGM & LUNCH VENUE: Fallon & Byrne ADDRESS: 11-17 Exchequer Street, Dublin
https://www.iisf.ie/IISF-AGM-Christmas-Lunch-2024Health Insurance Data Breach Impacts Half of France's Population
Source Various. Release Date Feb 9th, 2024 In a significant cybersecurity incident, the per
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Russian state-backed hackers have been exploiting a flaw in Roundcube email servers to colle
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https://www.iisf.ie/Shut-down-Varta-cyberattackEvolving tactics used by Russian state-linked cyber actors
Source: NCSC In a new joint advisory, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a
https://www.iisf.ie/SVR-cyber-actors-tactics-cloud-accessNIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Source: NIST, Release Date: 26 Feb 2024 The National Institute of Standards and Technology
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https://www.iisf.ie/Pepco-phishing-attackMyth Busting NIS2 and the Road to Compliance.
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https://www.iisf.ie/NIS2-Compliance-webinarThe Frontline-First Approach to Digitalisation
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https://www.iisf.ie/Frontline-First-Approach-to-DigitalisationHSE Data Leak
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https://www.iisf.ie/HSE-Data-LeakFrench government a target of cyberattacks
The French government has recently been the target of cyberattacks of 'unprecedented intensi
https://www.iisf.ie/French-government-hit-by-cyberattacksPolitical agreement reached the Cyber Solidarity Act
Source: ec.europa.eu - Press Release - 6 March 2024 The Commission welcomes the political a
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Solidarity-Act-agreementEuropean Parliament has passed landmark regulation on AI
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https://www.iisf.ie/Tines-BootcampMarch 14th Chapter Meeting
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https://www.iisf.ie/Understanding-Responding-DDoS-AttacksMHC Cyber/Data Breach Review 2023
Source: Mason Hayes & Curran (www.mhc.ie)Release Date: March 19th 2024 In addition
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Source: Recorded Future/Insikt GroupRelease Date: March 21,2024 2023: The Year of the Enter
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https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Spies-Target-German-Political-PartiesGermany Creates Cyber Military Branch to Combat Russian Threats
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https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-soldiers-german-military-branchRecorded Future Intelligence Roadshow
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https://www.iisf.ie/Cybersecurity-conference-Dublin-jun-2024Guidelines for secure AI system development
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https://www.iisf.ie/stop-akira-ransomewareSIRIUS and An Garda Síochána advance collaboration
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https://www.iisf.ie/AI-Data-Security-RisksPublic Tender - Ireland SOC
Source: ted.europa.euRelease Date: 02-MAy-2024 Call for Expression of Interest - Provi
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Source: cyber.gov.auRelease Date: 9-May-2024 With an ever-growing number of cyber thre
https://www.iisf.ie/Choosing-Secure-Verifiable-TechnologiesIreland Joins with NATO to Safeguard Undersea Infrastructure
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https://www.iisf.ie/Safeguarding-Undersea-Infrastructure-IrelandStop Ransomware guide
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Source: CISARelease Date: May 10, 2024Alert Code: AA24-131A The Federal Bureau of Investiga
https://www.iisf.ie/black-Basta-ransomwareNIS2 Roundtable: Transport, Aviation and Logistics
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https://www.iisf.ie/NIS2-transport-aviation-logisticsAdobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Source: CISA / AdobeRelease Date: 15-05-2024 Adobe has released security updates to ad
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https://www.iisf.ie/Dell-data-breach-2024EU Landmark AI Act has been approved by EU Council
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Article Date: 05-June-2024 On June 3, 2024, a major cyber attack targeted Synnovis, a provi
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Release Date: 05-June-2024 A significant data breach has been reported involving the cloud
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IISF Event Report - Derek O'Neill As always, the annual IISF June Chapter meetin
https://www.iisf.ie/June-Chapter-Meeting-Quiz-Night-2024Level Up Dublin 2024
Experience Security in Action This Check Point "Level Up" event is a chance to connect with
https://www.iisf.ie/Level-Up-Dublin-2024-cybersucurity-eventECCC Info Day on new DEP funding opportunities
An exclusive in-person event at Le Bouche à Oreille in Brussels on 9 July 2024, where the Eur
https://www.iisf.ie/DEP-funding-opportunitiesNew vulnerabilities in MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Gateway
Release Date: 24 June 2024 Progress Software has disclosed new significant security
https://www.iisf.ie/New-vulnerabilities-MOVEit-Transfer-MOVEit-GatewayHow to build cyber resilience to defend against threat actors
Release Date: 1 July 2024 David Cahill Information Security Manager, Committee Member
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-resilience-against-threat-actorsNCSC participates in the seventh edition of Cyber Europe
Source: Gov.ie Since 2010, ENISA has organised Cyber Europe, a series of cyber i
https://www.iisf.ie/cyber-europe-2024-ncsc-irelandNCSC welcomes the ECCC Governing Board and its network..
Source: gov.ieRelease Date: 28th June 2024 The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) welcom
https://www.iisf.ie/ECCC-Governing-BoardDNS Analysis Report June 2024
Source: VercaraRelease Date: June 2024 June 2024 saw over 3.73 trillion DNS queries, reflec
https://www.iisf.ie/DNS-Analysis-Report-June-2024Operation Tackles Misuse of Cobalt Strike Pentesting Tool
Release: July 2024 An international coalition of law enforcement agencies recently to
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IISF Release. Date: 19-July-2024 A significant global IT outage on July 19, (2024), di
https://www.iisf.ie/Global-IT-Outage-anti-virus-Falcon-Crowdstrike-MicrosoftNCSC publishes National Cyber Emergency Plan
Release Date: 06-Aug-2024 Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has publish
https://www.iisf.ie/National-Cyber-Emergency-PlanThe War Against Ransomware
AI is transforming cybersecurity, bringing new challenges alongside its advancements. The Na
https://www.iisf.ie/live-ransomware-attackTechnical Guides
Technical guides for cybersecurity specialists, systems admins & network engineers Be
https://www.iisf.ie/cybersecurity-technical-guidesRestricted Tender - SIEM & SOC Services
Source: ted.europa.euPublication Date: 14/08/2024 07:52 Requests to participate i
https://www.iisf.ie/Tender-SIEM-SOC-Services-Garda-Siochanacrowdtour24: CrowdStrike Roadshow
For security-minded business leaders and practitioners, CrowdTour is an event with keynotes
https://www.iisf.ie/crowdtour24-DublinALERT! :- FOTA Wildlife Park Cybersecurity Breach
IISF Alert: August 2024 FOTA Wildlife Park, the popular wildlife attraction in Cork divulged a sign
https://www.iisf.ie/fota-wildlife-park-security-breachBest practices for event logging and threat detection
Source: https://www.cyber.gov.au/Publication Date: 22 Aug 2024 The Australian Sig
https://www.iisf.ie/event-logging-and-threat-detectionGeneral Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024
Source: Department of the Environment, Climate and CommunicationsPublished: 30 August 2024
https://www.iisf.ie/General-Schem-National-Cyber-Security-Bill-2024HSE's Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadmap
Source: HSE Online Publications (https://about.hse.ie/publications/) The Health Servi
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IISF Alert: September 2024 There is an escalating trend of ‘WhatsApp Verificatio
https://www.iisf.ie/WhatsApp-Verification-Code-ScamAdobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products
Source: CISA / AdobeRelease Date: 09/12/2024 Adobe has released security updates
https://www.iisf.ie/Adobe-security-updates-September-2024Data Protection Commission launches inquiry into Google AI
Source: https://www.dataprotection.ie/Release Date: 12th September 2024 The Data Prote
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Recently, security researchers uncovered a significant malware infection affecting approxima
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IISF Event Report - September 2024Location: Dublin, Ireland A packed room welcomed experien
https://www.iisf.ie/Cybersecurity-topics-Ireland-sept-chapter-2024World's first Weaponised Cyber-Attacks?
On September 17, 2024, a series of coordinated explosions linked to pagers used by people pu
https://www.iisf.ie/weaponised-pager-cyber-attack2024 State of Multicloud Security Report
Source: Microsoft SecurityRelease Date: May, 2024 Deploying applications and infrastructure
https://www.iisf.ie/2024-State-Multicloud-Security-ReportNIS2 Quick Reference Guide
The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is a significant legislative measure
https://www.iisf.ie/NIS2-Quick-Reference-GuideAre We Exposed to Bad Actors Leveraging Vulnerabilities in Modern Cars?
Modern cars are no longer just mechanical marvels; they are sophisticated computers on whe
https://www.iisf.ie/cars-cybersecurity-riskCyber Leader Summit Dublin
External Event Check Point are delighted to be hosting their second Dubli
https://www.iisf.ie/Cyber-Leader-Summit-DublinVercara Weekly Summary
This is a weekly summary of news and other public coverage relevant to the services: -Author
https://www.iisf.ie/OSINT-Report-September-2024Meta Fined €91 Million by the Data Protection Commission
Release Date: September 26, 2024 Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) has been fined &euro
https://www.iisf.ie/Meta-Fined-€91-Million-Irish-Data-Protection-CommissionPrinciples of Operational Technology Cybersecurity
Source: cyber.gov.au ASDs ACSC—in partnership with CISA, U.S. government and internat
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Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) is observed to highlight the imp
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