Tech-smart staff key to fighting cybercrime, advises Dell boss

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Catherine Doyle, managing director, Dell Technologies Ireland, says company leaders, notably in SMEs, must ensure people are trained to use new technologies to counter cyber security threats. Picture: Clare Keogh

Ensuring that staff are adequately skilled is just as important as your technology choices when it comes to effective cyber security, says Catherine Doyle, managing director, Dell Technologies Ireland.

In 2022, cybercrime cost companies €10bn globally, and the challenges for SMEs, in particular, have grown with the rise in hybrid work models. Training is key.