Brian Honan
@brianhonan.bsky.social
Irish cybersecurity pro, author, speaker, and commentator.
CEO of BH Consulting, Head of Ireland's first CSIRT - IRISSCERT, member of ENISA Advisory Group, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol.
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CEO of BH Consulting, Head of Ireland's first CSIRT - IRISSCERT, member of ENISA Advisory Group, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol.
PGP ID 0xF1B5CF7D
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"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
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Catherine Connolly will be officially declared the country's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle today
Catherine Connolly to become tenth President of Ireland
Catherine Connolly will be officially declared the country's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle later today.
www.rte.ie
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Catherine Connolly will be officially declared the country's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle today
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Bank of England has confirmed the Jaguar Land Rover ransomware attack impacted the UK's GDP growth, as the government first claimed back in August
www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-pol...
www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-pol...
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Bank of England has confirmed the Jaguar Land Rover ransomware attack impacted the UK's GDP growth, as the government first claimed back in August
www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-pol...
www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-pol...
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A final statement from President Higgins tonight as he leaves the Áras
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A final statement from President Higgins tonight as he leaves the Áras
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He will be missed
President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
He will be missed
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The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures
Central Bank warns over increase in AI 'deepfake' scams
The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures
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Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann comes to an end this week after many historic moments that helped define modern-day Ireland
Activism, opinions were hallmarks of Higgins' presidency
Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann comes to an end this week after many historic moments that helped define modern-...
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann comes to an end this week after many historic moments that helped define modern-day Ireland
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Ireland is in favour of Europe’s bid to break encryption to allow police pursue serious crime (particularly CSAM), via the proposed ‘Chat Control’ law.
But EU countries are starting to turn against the idea, with Germany calling it “unjustified chat monitoring”.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
But EU countries are starting to turn against the idea, with Germany calling it “unjustified chat monitoring”.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Adrian Weckler: What is the EU’s proposed ‘Chat Control’ law and is a loss of privacy a price worth paying to fight crime?
In an Irish Independent interview last week, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales raged against new EU rules on hate speech. But while I interrogated him sternly on those views, many might agree with his pos...
m.independent.ie
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ireland is in favour of Europe’s bid to break encryption to allow police pursue serious crime (particularly CSAM), via the proposed ‘Chat Control’ law.
But EU countries are starting to turn against the idea, with Germany calling it “unjustified chat monitoring”.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
But EU countries are starting to turn against the idea, with Germany calling it “unjustified chat monitoring”.
m.independent.ie/business/tec...
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Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, I presume.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, I presume.
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Here's my latest edition of this.weekinsecurity.com, with all the cyber news you need to know from the week, including: SonicWall's firewall data breach, CBO gets hacked, Korea Telecom's very bad breach, hackers hijacking real-world cargo, Nevada's hack post-mortem, and more. Plus: a new cybercat!
this week in security — november 9 2025 edition
SonicWall blames nation-state for theft of firewall backups, CBO hacked, Korea Telecom covered up hacks, North Korea's remote IT workers' scheme, and more.
this.weekinsecurity.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Here's my latest edition of this.weekinsecurity.com, with all the cyber news you need to know from the week, including: SonicWall's firewall data breach, CBO gets hacked, Korea Telecom's very bad breach, hackers hijacking real-world cargo, Nevada's hack post-mortem, and more. Plus: a new cybercat!
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Amongst the Remembrance today, apart from remembering those who have fallen I for one, am reflecting on what it was they fell for, what they set themselves against. The prejudice, hate, and inhumanity. Democracy and freedom are worth fighting for. #NeverAgain
9 November 1928 | Dutch Jewish girl Jenny Trui Spier, was born in Amsterdam.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in November 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in November 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Amongst the Remembrance today, apart from remembering those who have fallen I for one, am reflecting on what it was they fell for, what they set themselves against. The prejudice, hate, and inhumanity. Democracy and freedom are worth fighting for. #NeverAgain
Excellent coverage by @investigates.thejournal.ie on the @irisscert.bsky.social #irisscon cybercrime conference
Has interviews with @mickmoran.bsky.social & @hazelmurray.bsky.social who spoke at the event
Companies must begin to search for child sexual abuse imagery on work computers, expert says
Has interviews with @mickmoran.bsky.social & @hazelmurray.bsky.social who spoke at the event
Companies must begin to search for child sexual abuse imagery on work computers, expert says
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Excellent coverage by @investigates.thejournal.ie on the @irisscert.bsky.social #irisscon cybercrime conference
Has interviews with @mickmoran.bsky.social & @hazelmurray.bsky.social who spoke at the event
Companies must begin to search for child sexual abuse imagery on work computers, expert says
Has interviews with @mickmoran.bsky.social & @hazelmurray.bsky.social who spoke at the event
Companies must begin to search for child sexual abuse imagery on work computers, expert says
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Looking for an adventure this weekend? Discover the stunning Atlantic coast of Mayo with our Achill Island and Clew Bay Trail.
There are few places as wildly beautiful as Achill Island, yet there are many stories to discover.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Wildatlanticway
There are few places as wildly beautiful as Achill Island, yet there are many stories to discover.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Wildatlanticway
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Looking for an adventure this weekend? Discover the stunning Atlantic coast of Mayo with our Achill Island and Clew Bay Trail.
There are few places as wildly beautiful as Achill Island, yet there are many stories to discover.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Wildatlanticway
There are few places as wildly beautiful as Achill Island, yet there are many stories to discover.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Wildatlanticway
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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At @ncsc.gov.uk we have just launched the CyberUK tech talks call for papers across three topics
- Cyber applications of AI
- What works: approaches that reduce cyber harm
- The evolving threat
www.cyberuk.uk/2026/call-fo...
- Cyber applications of AI
- What works: approaches that reduce cyber harm
- The evolving threat
www.cyberuk.uk/2026/call-fo...
Tech Talks - Call for Papers
www.cyberuk.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
At @ncsc.gov.uk we have just launched the CyberUK tech talks call for papers across three topics
- Cyber applications of AI
- What works: approaches that reduce cyber harm
- The evolving threat
www.cyberuk.uk/2026/call-fo...
- Cyber applications of AI
- What works: approaches that reduce cyber harm
- The evolving threat
www.cyberuk.uk/2026/call-fo...
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New podcast mini-series by me on the Masters of the Tech Universe.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
New podcast mini-series by me on the Masters of the Tech Universe.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
First one out today: Jensen Huang.
His origin story, upbringing, breakthrough moment with Nvidia, what he’s like as a boss and person.
Told expertly by FT-shortlisted biographer, @StephenWitt
Usual platforms.
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How do you secure a £5.7 billion online retailer against cyber threats in the age of AI?
Well, my interview with Zalando CISO Florence Mottay on how she approaches this challenge has gone live over at The Stack. Very interesting, if I do say so myself!
www.thestack.technology/zalando-ciso...
Well, my interview with Zalando CISO Florence Mottay on how she approaches this challenge has gone live over at The Stack. Very interesting, if I do say so myself!
www.thestack.technology/zalando-ciso...
Zalando Group CISO Florence Mottay on security in the AI era
Florence Mottay "fell into" infosec in the early 2000s, now leading 100-deep security team.
www.thestack.technology
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
How do you secure a £5.7 billion online retailer against cyber threats in the age of AI?
Well, my interview with Zalando CISO Florence Mottay on how she approaches this challenge has gone live over at The Stack. Very interesting, if I do say so myself!
www.thestack.technology/zalando-ciso...
Well, my interview with Zalando CISO Florence Mottay on how she approaches this challenge has gone live over at The Stack. Very interesting, if I do say so myself!
www.thestack.technology/zalando-ciso...
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Pleasure to do a keynote and book signing at the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service conference today. At the Aviva Stadium in Dublin no less! Thanks for the invite @brianhonan.bsky.social 🇮🇪#irisscon
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Pleasure to do a keynote and book signing at the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service conference today. At the Aviva Stadium in Dublin no less! Thanks for the invite @brianhonan.bsky.social 🇮🇪#irisscon
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Big story from Sky news. It is a mistake to think the DSA alone is going to fix this. This requires more, including and most particularly enforcement of GDPR Art 9 news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Big story from Sky news. It is a mistake to think the DSA alone is going to fix this. This requires more, including and most particularly enforcement of GDPR Art 9 news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Of all the things I did not expect to hear was @deviantollam.bsky.social singing a song in Irish
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Of all the things I did not expect to hear was @deviantollam.bsky.social singing a song in Irish