Cybersecurity Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Questions (92)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

92. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs 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. [50798/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

Staff working in my Department are provided with mandatory cyber security awareness training and regular communications on cyber security matters. The most recent mandatory training programme was launched earlier this month. For reasons of operational and national security, it would not be appropriate to disclose details of my Department’s cyber security arrangements.