Infrequent cyber security training of staff puts Irish offices at risk

Only half of Irish office workers are confident in their ability to identify phishing attacks; one in five admit to entering sensitive business data using unsecured AI tools

Jacky Fox, senior managing director at Accenture Cybersecurity.

Very few Irish workers receive adequate training to prepare themselves for cybersecurity threats, according to a new office-based survey.

Research conducted by technology consultancy Accenture has found that Irish workers’ unsanctioned use of AI tools, combined with growing deepfake and phishing threats, could significantly increase cyber risks for Irish businesses. This analysis was based upon responses from 1,000 Irish office workers.