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💼 Looking to upskill in Data Analytics or Cybersecurity? Take the opportunity to hear from Programme Directors from the National College of Ireland on the part-time MSc in Data Analytics and MSc in Cybersecurity programmes starting in January. Whether you're aiming to advance your career in data or cybersecurity, these part-time, online courses offer the ideal blend of flexibility and cutting-edge knowledge. Both of these Master's courses are part-funded by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet for eligible applicants. 🗓️ When: Thursday, 6th November 🕕 Time: 6 - 7pm 💻 Where: Online 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e2iPfXqg #DataAnalytics #Cybersecurity #ICTSkillnet

Yesterday (Thurs 22nd Oct), we held the 4th workshop in our #techBREK AI Workshop Series and a huge thank you goes to our wonderful guest speaker, Alan Smeaton, for taking us on a rollercoaster ride through the world of #AI and #AgenticAI. 💡From thought-provoking insights to real-world applications, every minute was packed with learning, energy, and inspiration. A special thanks as well to our fantastic moderator, Kate Minogue, whose lively Q&A helped unpack Alan’s thinking and brought fresh perspective to the conversation. The exchange of ideas and those “aha” moments reminded us why these types of events matter so much.

Love to see this 👇 When a tech leader like Ciaran Treanor, CTO at Sonalake, is sharing his learning journey on our National MSc in Artificial Intelligence, it says something important: Upskilling in #AI isn’t just for early-career talent - it’s part of staying sharp, even at the top. Delivered with the University of Limerick, this 2-year online Master's programme supports deep, applied learning. Learn more about joining the 2026 cohort by speaking to Anne O'Connell at https://lnkd.in/ebsBtbcU #LifelongLearning #TechLeadership 

👀 Is a career in cybersecurity a good choice? Yes! Cybersecurity professionals are not only limited to IT or tech companies. They are needed across all industries, in both private and public sectors. 📈 And...according to Cyber Ireland, the #cybersecurity sector is growing at a rate of 10%+ per annum and could support the employment of over 17,000 professionals by 2030. 💡 Start your learning journey in cyber FOR FREE with the Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy, delivered through Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet. ✅ Free, online and on-demand cybersecurity courses ✅ Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels ✅ Industry-recognised certification Course areas include: 🔍 Introduction to Cybersecurity 🔍 Cyber Threat Management 🔍 Endpoint Security 🔍 Ethical Hacker 🔍 Network Defence Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esWVUVn9 #CyberSecMonth #EuropeanCybersecurityMonth Skillnet Ireland | Ibec Technology Ireland | Renaissance

Congratulations James Gleeson, Claire Gormley, David Malone, Patsy Finn and all the Enterprise Alliance members and faculty staff. Fantastic recognition and well deserved. The Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet team is so privileged to be part of this amazing journey over the last six years working with the 128 PhD candidates. Thanks to the support from Skillnet Ireland. #talentpipelines #skills #vision

We asked our network: What’s your biggest #cybersecurity concern right now? The top concern wasn’t firewalls, fancy tech, or zero-days...it was people. Human error + phishing (i.e., behaviour-based risks) led the poll by a clear margin. This is a wake-up call: technology alone isn't enough. Cyber resilience is just as much about mindsets as it is about malware. This shift signals a pressing need for: 🔐 More behavioural-focused security frameworks 🧠 Continuous, embedded security awareness 🤝 Cross-functional collaboration to drive a secure-by-default culture Let’s move beyond compliance and build real resilience. If you're working in cybersecurity and looking to become an effective and influential leader, start by exploring our 'Leading in Cybersecurity' course, supported by Cyber Ireland and delivered with Irish Management Institute. The 6x in-person sessions start from January, with a short virtual induction session in December. Fee's are funded up 60% by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAVzedfD #CyberSecMonth #EuropeanCybersecurityMonth

🎯𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 On the 8th October, the European Commission released their 'Apply AI Strategy', setting out how best to speed up adoption of #AI by both industry and public sector across Europe, as part of the wider plan to create an #AIContinent. The goal of the #ApplyAI strategy is to foster the growth of, and trust in, the European AI ecosystem, by accelerating the time to market and linking infrastructure, data, and testing facilities - enhancing European competitiveness and technological sovereignty. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: 💡𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 - to boost AI use in key industrial sectors of the EU economy and in the public sector; 💡𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔-𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 - to support greater AI adoption by SMEs; enable an AI-ready workforce across sectors; leverage advanced AI capabilities; and ensure trust into the market; 💡𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒎 - to pioneer a sectoral approach and foster a dynamic process of collaboration among stakeholders. 🔗Click here to read our latest article, from Dave Feenan's (Network Director of Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet), discussing why the EU’s 'Apply AI Strategy' matters for Irish business. We see the #ApplyAIStrategy as a timely validation of what we are doing at Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet: supporting companies in Ireland seeking to embrace, innovate and scale with AI. From developing the National Master's in AI and other accredited AI courses, to launching our #AIHub, and delivering the hands-on #techBREK AI Workshop series for business leaders, we strive to operate where AI capability meets industry demand. Skillnet Ireland | Ibec Technology Ireland | TechIreland | AI Ireland | Dublin Regional Skills | ICHEC (Irish Centre for High-End Computing)

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. We’re resharing this expert piece which Brian Honan wrote for us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024. In the piece, Brian discusses how, for business leaders, understanding cyber risks is essential to safeguarding an organisation’s viability, resilience, and reputation. The advice remains essential in 2025, as #DORA now applies across the EU and Ireland continues to progress #NIS2 transposition. Read the article and equip your leadership team with a clear starting point for action: https://lnkd.in/emFtwA9m #CyberSecMonth #EuropeanCybersecurityMonth

🔍 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 Join us for the final workshop in our #techBREK AI Series: Thurs 23 Oct | 10am-12pm | Microsoft Dublin HQ | Free + In-person | Limited Seats available!!! In this wrap-up #techBREK session, titled 'Perspective', Mark Kelly of AI Ireland will connect the dots across 'People', 'Product' and 'Process', showing you how to build a strategic AI roadmap that scales across your organisation. What you’ll walk away with: ✅Practical steps to introduce AI into your business ✅Use-cases from Irish and international businesses ✅Clear pathways for operational scale 💡 Whether you're just beginning or already AI-curious, this workshop is designed to bring clarity and momentum. 👉 Register now https://lnkd.in/eM2fq6RY Seats are limited!!!

👀 𝟖𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬. Source: Cyber Ireland Pulse Survey 2025 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/evjv97A9 The Cyber Ireland Pulse Survey 2025 aims to understand the business outlook of the Irish cybersecurity sector over the past year and next 12 months. The research highlights there has been strong sales growth for cybersecurity companies over the past 12 months, with 63% of companies increasing sales domestically and 46% increasing international sales. Considering upskilling in #cybersecurity but not sure where to start? Explore our range of short, free, online and on-demand courses from IBM #SkillsBuild and Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy. ➡️ #IBMSkillsBuild - https://lnkd.in/eXeV4vt4 ➡️ #CiscoNetworkingAcademy - https://lnkd.in/e88EFX3m #EuropeanCybersecurityMonth #CyberSecMonth