Irish CEOs invest against online threats, but SMEs lack budget

EY risk expert says large Irish bosses are leading EU investment in data security, with 84% set to invest in next 12 months

Carol Murphy, consulting partner and head of technology risk with EY: "We have a lot of tech talent in Ireland, which is helping us to punch above our weight as a nation in terms of data security."

Ireland punches above its weight in cybersecurity terms, but smaller firms are finding it difficult to keep pace with evolving threats, says one leading digital risk expert.

Carol Murphy, consulting partner and head of technology risk with EY, says Irish-based multinationals and larger corporations are investing heavily in both data and security. The general rise in remote working, however, has added pressures upon the resources of smaller firms.