National Cyber Security Centre 'absolutely' needs powers to deal with threats for Irish EU presidency

Ireland’s cyber chief expects cyberattacks during the Irish EU presidency to focus on trying to cause "reputational" damage to the EU and the host nation.

Richard Browne says the “most pressing issues” will be around the three or four major presidency events, including meetings of the EU leaders and the wider European Political Community summit in November.

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