Louise O'Reilly
Question:
121. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste 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]
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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.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
With regard to the above referenced Parliamentary Question, I am now in a position to provide the information requested. My Department places a high priority on cyber security.
Staff working in my Department are provided with regular cyber security awareness communications and all staff are supported in completion of the Introduction to Cyber Security Awareness training module run through the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform's OneLearning programme.
Additionally, staff with roles requiring additional training are provided with appropriate specialist training. From an operational and security perspective, it would not be appropriate for me to disclose the specific measures taken.
