Ireland’s cyber security sector is thriving and reshaping how businesses think about risk, resilience, and readiness. Despite recent global technology sector downturns, Ireland’s cyber security industry has shown impressive growth. Today, it includes over 530 companies employing almost 8,000 professionals, with revenues rising by 29% to €2.7 billion over just two years (Ireland Cyber Security Snapshot 2024).
This growth isn’t just economic – it reflects a growing awareness among Irish businesses of the critical role cyber security plays in protecting data, maintaining compliance, and building customer trust. As organisations rely increasingly on cloud-based infrastructure and handle ever-larger volumes of personal data, their exposure to cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny continues to rise.
The risks are very real. Increasing dependence on cloud-based services and handling of sensitive personal data means businesses face growing exposure to both cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny. Even well-known brands have fallen victim to serious data breaches, facing not only immediate operational disruption but also lasting reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and challenges in rebuilding trust with customers and stakeholders.
Whether your organisation is already ISO 27001-certified or just starting to explore information security improvements, understanding how to strengthen your approach has never been more important.
ISO 27001: The Foundation for Good Security
ISO 27001 remains the leading standard when it comes to establishing an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). It helps organisations protect sensitive data, reduce risk, and demonstrate robust governance to clients, partners, and regulators. To learn more about ISO 27001 and its requirements, make sure you explore our ISO 27001 training courses.
But as technology evolves, so do cyber threats. With more businesses operating in the cloud and processing personal data daily, additional layers of protection are becoming essential to stay ahead of emerging risks.
Build on Strong Foundations with Bolt-On ISO Standards
This is where ISO 27001 bolt-on security standards can offer further support in terms of information security. These internationally recognised standards work alongside ISO 27001 to address specific modern challenges, helping organisations refine and align their security and privacy controls.
✔ ISO 27017 – Cloud Security Controls
Focuses on cloud-specific threats and helps you manage and secure your use of cloud services effectively.
Learn more about ISO 27017 cloud data protection training.
✔ ISO 27018 – Protection of Personal Data in the Cloud
Provides guidelines for safeguarding personal data when it’s processed in cloud environments, helping you align with data protection laws like GDPR.
Explore ISO 27018 training courses to support your team’s awareness of privacy risks.
✔ ISO 27701 – Privacy Information Management
Builds directly on ISO 27001 to create a comprehensive Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), supporting GDPR compliance and enhancing trust.
Get started with ISO 27701 training courses to deepen your team’s understanding of privacy best practices.
By integrating one or more of these bolt-ons into your ISMS, you can further reduce risk, improve governance, and enhance your readiness for regulatory audits -all while staying aligned with Ireland’s data protection obligations.
For more insight, read our in-depth guide to ISO 27001 bolt-on security standards.
From First Steps to Advanced Security – We’re With You
Whether you’re:
- New to ISO 27001 and exploring how certification and bolt-ons can help secure your business and meet GDPR requirements, or
- Already certified and ready to enhance your ISMS to address cloud and privacy risks head-on…
…our team is here to support you.
Explore our full suite of GDPR training courses and implementation services to support your organisation in staying protected and compliant. From ISO 27001 certification and bolt-on implementations to advanced ISO training programmes, we help Irish businesses demonstrate accountability.
Stay Secure. Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead.
Get in touch to learn how bolt-on standards can support your organisation’s approach to information security and privacy management.
