Cybersecurity Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2023

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Questions (95)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

95. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has a policy and plan in place to address a ransomware attack and restore his Department's IT systems. [50852/23]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

My Department implements a “defence in depth” approach to cyber security, that is multiple layers of security are in place to protect our systems. For reasons of operational and national security, it would not be appropriate to disclose details of my Department’s cyber security arrangements.