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GDPR and Security: Appropriate Technical Measures
What GDPR means by appropriate technical and organisational measures in practice, with examples and the Irish DPC as regulator. Not legal advice.
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Cybersecurity
Practical security for applications and data: authentication, encryption, audits and monitoring.
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Secure Software Development Lifecycle Basics
What a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) is, how to add security to each phase from requirements to maintenance, and where to start.
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OWASP Top 10 Explained for Business Owners
The OWASP Top 10 web application risks explained in plain English, what each means for your business, and what to ask your developers or suppliers.
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Ransomware: Prevention and a Response Plan
How ransomware works, the controls that prevent most attacks, and a step-by-step response plan for small and medium businesses.
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How to Spot and Respond to Phishing Emails
How to recognise phishing emails, texts and calls, what to do if you clicked, and how businesses can reduce the risk with training and technical controls.
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What a Security Audit Involves, Step by Step
What a business security audit covers, how it differs from a penetration test, what you need to prepare, and how to act on the findings afterwards.
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Encryption at Rest vs In Transit Explained
How encryption works and the difference between encryption at rest and in transit, with what to enable, how keys fit in, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Password Policy Best Practice for Businesses
Modern password policy: favour length over complexity, drop forced rotation, use a password manager and MFA, and plan for passkeys. A practical template.
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What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? Rollout Guide
What multi-factor authentication is, which methods to choose, and a step-by-step plan for rolling out MFA across a small or medium business without chaos.
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Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Businesses
A practical cybersecurity checklist for small businesses in Ireland: accounts, devices, backups, updates, people and incident planning, in priority order.
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