Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Dec 2002

Vol. 558 No. 6

Written Answers. - Computer Security.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

106 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if all information electronically stored in his Department is adequately protected against hackers; if there have been breaches in this security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25278/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department's electronic information repositories are protected by a secure dual firewalling infrastructure implemented to deter hacking attempts. Security has not been breached through hacking at any time in so far as it is possible to ascertain.