“A whole-of-government approach is required, with significant investment to ensure Ireland addresses significant cyber security risks and delivers on the National Cyber Security Strategy vision of an Irish society that can continue to safely enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution and can play a full part in shaping the future of the internet,” it will tell TDs.
It will say there are currently 8,000 people working in the cybersecurity sector here, but this could grow to 17,000 by 2030.
However, it will flag that this requires training up of 10,000 new professionals with cybersecurity skills to ensure there is a “sustainable pipeline of talent for the private and public sector”. It will say:
There is an international shortage of cyber security skills, impacting organisations both large and small. However, in Ireland, we saw a 10% drop in cyber security vacancies between 2022 and 2023.
At present, there are 535 cybersecurity firms operating here. Cyber Ireland estimates revenue for the sector is around €2.7bn.
It will say that, given growth in the sector over the last two years, there is an opportunity for Ireland to “develop a leading cyber security sector in Europe and globally”.
To do this, it will say the Government must invest in a cybersecurity research and development centre.
“The centre would provide a centre of gravity for cyber security in the state, co-ordinating government departments and agencies, supporting enterprise development from start-ups, SMEs to MNCs, providing training and enhancing technological innovation in, most likely, some form of hub.”
It will say that by investing in cybersecurity, there will be supports provided to the industry but also it will improve cyber resilience across the country and “secure our digital economy, our digital society, and our citizens”.
“With the headquarters of so many international technology companies based in Ireland and as a hub for data centres, we have an economic obligation to invest in cyber security and secure our country for organisations and all our people,” it will say.
The organisation is before the committee as part of discussions on pre-legislative scrutiny of the National Cyber Security Bill.
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