Written answers
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Department of Defence
Cybersecurity Policy
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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121. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how many staff members in his Department have received training in cyber security in the past three years; what types of cyber security training programmes have been conducted; if he will provide details of these programmes; and of the staff trained in cyber security, how many have obtained accredited cyber security qualifications. [50793/23]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is currently compiling the information requested by the Deputy and will respond fully as soon as the information is complete.
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the expenditure on cyber security consultants and companies within his Department in the past three years; if his Department engaged in cyber security audits with outside firms in the past three years; if so, the expenditure on same; the amount his Department spent on cyber security consultants and companies in the past three years; and for a breakdown of these expenditures by year and type of service provided [50811/23]
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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123. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if there are any ongoing contracts or commitments with cyber security firms; and if details can be provided [50829/23]
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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124. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department has a policy and plan in place to address a ransomware attack and restore his Department's IT systems. [50847/23]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 123 and 124 together.
My Department implements a programme of continuous review in relation to ICT security in order to keep up to date with current threat levels given that cyber security is a multi-faceted challenge that is constantly evolving.
In common with other Government Departments, my Department has in place comprehensive arrangements to support ICT security and receives regular advice on these matters from the relevant authorities including the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer(OGCIO) and the National Cyber Security Centre(NCSC)
My Department places a high priority on cyber security and implements a security-by-design and defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. The defence-in-depth security strategy is achieved through the effective combination of people, processes, and technology to support the implementation of appropriate security measures and provisions. From an operational and security perspective, it would not be appropriate for me to disclose the specific measures taken in relation to cyber security.
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