Cybergeddon: Meet the man who's fighting off Ireland's cyber attackers

In a rare interview, Richard Browne, the acting head of the State’s cyber security unit, talks to security correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe about the 'nightmare scenario' of the HSE attack, protecting critical infrastructure, getting more power and resources, and 'Cybergeddon'.

Cyber attacks are "getting more messy", with incidents "much more dynamic".  Picture: iStock

It should come as no surprise that Richard Browne is grasping a phone in each hand before our chat gets going.

He gives the impression of a man with a lot to do and little time, which may be why he talks so quickly.