Cybersecurity Trends in Ireland 2025

Cybersecurity Trends in Ireland: Insights for 2025

Ireland’s cybersecurity sector is growing fast - driven by cutting-edge technologies, evolving threats and a shifting regulatory landscape. As someone deeply embedded in the cybersecurity recruitment space, Troi Search have seen first-hand how these changes are reshaping talent demands and business priorities. Here are some of the key trends shaping Ireland’s cyber landscape in 2025:

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GenAI: A double-edged sword

Irish businesses are rapidly exploring the potential of generative AI in their security operations. According to PwC Ireland’s 2024 Digital Trust Insights survey, 58% of Irish organisations plan to use GenAI tools for cyber defense. Yet more than half also expect GenAI to trigger major cyberattacks in the coming year. This growing paradox underlines the urgent need for strong governance, risk management strategies and a workforce capable of navigating emerging technologies safely.

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Third-party risk is now the top threat

With increasingly complex supply chains and heavy reliance on external vendors, third-party breaches have become the biggest cybersecurity threat for Irish organisations. Businesses are now prioritising robust third-party risk frameworks to assess and monitor their partners - recognising that one weak link can jeopardise the entire network.

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Rapid sector growth but a widening skills gap

Cybersecurity-related revenue in Ireland reached approximately €2.7 billion - a 30% jump since 2023. Despite this growth, the sector is facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals. Cyber Ireland’s latest roadmap forecasts 10,000 new cybersecurity jobs by 2030,underscoring the need for focused talent development, training pathways and industry-academic collaboration.

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A funding gap in public cyber defense

Even as the private sector thrives, public infrastructure is lagging. An independent government review recently found that Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) remains significantly underfunded, with a €5 million annual budget that pales in comparison to counterparts in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.

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Playing catch-up with Europe

While organisations like Cyber Ireland have consistently called for greater government support, through public funding, education and backing for cybersecurity startups—many experts believe current efforts still fall short. Ireland’s public cyber capabilities need sustained investment if we’re to compete with other EU nations on a meaningful level.

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Ireland’s cybersecurity sector is at a pivotal moment - full of opportunity but also real risk. As demand continues to outpace supply, recruiting and retaining top cyber talent will be critical. Find out more about how Troi Search can help you stay head in the race for cyber security talent – contact Oran Campbell to find out more.

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