HSE attack shows cybersecurity is no longer a tech issue

The stakes are high: A secure future requires a holistic approach

Cancelled appointments were just some of the impacts of the 2021 cyberattack on the HSE. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

In May 2021, a malicious ransomware attack struck the heart of our healthcare infrastructure, reminding us of the immense dangers posed by cyber threats.

Hospitals, a vital resource for our most vulnerable, found themselves paralysed, with patient care compromised amid fears that lives could be put at risk.