Ireland Launches National Cyber Security Strategy 2030 Amid Cyber Week 2026

• •Ireland's National Cyber Security Strategy 2030 launched on October 7, 2026.
• •The strategy includes 29 measures to enhance cyber resilience and infrastructure.
• •Cyber Week 2026 features a conference addressing major cyber security challenges in Europe.

On October 7, 2026, Ireland launched its National Cyber Security Strategy 2030, aimed at addressing systemic cyber risks and enhancing the country's cyber resilience. This strategy follows the second National Cyber Security Strategy published in 2019 and outlines 29 measures structured around three pillars: Detect and Defend, Enhance National Resilience, and Strengthen Our Cyber Ecosystem. Key initiatives include establishing a National Detection Network and a Cyber Security Research Centre of Excellence. The launch coincides with Cyber Week 2026, hosted in Dublin from October 5-9, which includes the Cyber Security Conference and a Cyber Expo. The conference focuses on significant cyber security challenges facing Europe, featuring discussions on regulation, AI, and cybercrime. The strategy was informed by public consultations that received 241 submissions, highlighting concerns about emerging technology risks and support for the Irish cyber security industry.