Ireland’s Growing Cybersecurity Market Offers Opportunities for Dutch Companies

Ireland may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about cybersecurity, but the Irish cybersecurity market is developing rapidly and presents interesting opportunities for Dutch companies. With 578 cybersecurity companies and more than 8,000 professionals, Ireland has a concentrated and accessible cybersecurity ecosystem that is strongly influenced by European legislation.

Regulations such as NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act are creating increasing demand for cybersecurity services and expertise. At the same time, the Irish government is investing heavily in the sector, with the ambition to double both employment and turnover in cybersecurity by 2030. This underlines the strategic importance of cybersecurity to Ireland and the continued growth potential of the market.

Opportunities for Dutch cybersecurity companies

The rapid developments in the Irish cybersecurity market are creating a range of business opportunities for Dutch companies. The greatest potential can be found in several niche areas:

• Operational Technology (OT) security is still relatively underdeveloped in Ireland, while many organisations are looking for additional expertise. This includes areas such as industrial systems, medical equipment and critical infrastructure. Dutch companies with experience in OT security can contribute to further developing capabilities in these sectors.
• Implementing new regulations offers significant opportunities. Medium-sized companies are increasingly required to comply with new legislation but often lack the necessary knowledge and expertise. They are looking for practical support in establishing effective security processes and risk management frameworks.
• Cloud governance and AI security are developing rapidly. Many organisations rely on cloud services, but their security measures still have room for improvement. The new European legislation on AI, the EU AI Act, is also creating demand for specialist knowledge and expertise.

Exploring the Irish cybersecurity market

On Friday 4 September, from 11:00 to 12:30, a webinar will be hosted exploring the current developments and opportunities in Ireland’s cybersecurity market. The webinar will look at the cybersecurity topics currently top of mind for Irish businesses, with contributions from Ibec, Ireland’s equivalent of VNO-NCW. It will also cover policy developments, including the new national cybersecurity strategy expected in mid-September, as well as concrete market opportunities identified in the recent Dutch Embassy market report.

In 90 minutes, you will gain:

• insight into Irish cybersecurity policy and the impact of European regulation;
• a clear view of the local cybersecurity ecosystem;
• practical routes to potential partners and European consortia;
• the key findings from the new cybersecurity market report;
• first-hand lessons from Fox-IT on working in the Irish market.

The webinar is organised by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ireland and InnovationQuarter.

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Source: RVO

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