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Cybersecurity Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 September 2021

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Questions (16)

Imelda Munster

Question:

16. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport if his Department’s IT infrastructure is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis; the guidance provided from Government on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45321/21]

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Written answers

My Department takes the security of its Information Technology infrastructure very seriously. IT infrastructure monitoring is one aspect of the security measures my Department has in place to address IT security issues and our technical staff monitor all relevant systems to the highest levels. Guidance, where available, from the Office of the Government's Chief Information Officer and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is regularly reviewed, considered and implemented where appropriate.

For operational and security reasons, however, it would not be appropriate to disclose specific details of systems and processes which could in any way compromise those efforts, or which might inadvertently assist criminals to identify potential vulnerabilities in my Department's IT security arrangements.

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