Cyber Ireland is the leading national cyber security cluster in Ireland, bringing together industry, academia, and government to represent and support the country's cyber security ecosystem. Their primary goal is to enhance the innovation, growth, and competitiveness of companies and organizations within the cluster. The field of cybersecurity is experiencing rapid global growth, with projected spending of $248 billion by 2023.

The global cost of cybercrime reached over $600 billion in 2017, highlighting the increasing need for effective security measures. However, despite the demand, there is currently 0% unemployment in the cyber security industry, and it is predicted that there will be 3. 5 million unfilled jobs by 2021.

Ireland has emerged as a key location for technology and security companies, with over 40 multinational corporations operating cyber security operations in the country. Additionally, there are more than 60 Irish cyber security companies and start-ups, employing over 7,000 highly skilled professionals. Ireland's strong talent pool and favorable business environment position it as an ideal hub for cyber security practices, solutions, and investment.

Cyber Ireland aims to foster the growth of the cyber security ecosystem by focusing on cluster development objectives. This includes building a community through stronger promotion and cross-industry collaboration, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of cyber security talent, enhancing collaborative research and development between industry and academia, and supporting the growth and global export of Irish SMEs and start-ups. To learn more about the state of the cyber security sector in Ireland, you can refer to Cyber Ireland's comprehensive report for 2022.

With their dedication to community building and fostering innovation, Cyber Ireland is driving Ireland's position as a world-class cyber security hub