# Field notes — managed IT & cyber security for Irish business > Plain-English writing on managed IT and cyber security from the team that runs it day to day, from our Kilkenny and Cork offices. *Source: https://panoptic.ie/blog* # Field notes on running IT for Irish businesses. Plain-English writing on managed IT and cyber security from the team that runs it day to day. ## [Ransomware Remains a Live Threat to SMB Operations](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-remains-a-live-threat-to-smb-operations) [Ransomware attacks cost Irish SMBs an average of €220,000 per incident. Learn the practical steps to protect your business with patching, offline backups and endpoint protection.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-remains-a-live-threat-to-smb-operations) [Panoptic5 June 2026](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-remains-a-live-threat-to-smb-operations) [Read the article](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-remains-a-live-threat-to-smb-operations) [![Layered data security protecting against ransomware](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-ransomware.CoBZxG2I_ZgtkD.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-remains-a-live-threat-to-smb-operations) - ### [Wi‑Fi and network segmentation are back in focus for SMB security](https://panoptic.ie/blog/wi-fi-and-network-segmentation-are-back-in-focus) [Modern cyber resilience depends on separating trusted systems, guest access, and critical business devices on the network.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/wi-fi-and-network-segmentation-are-back-in-focus) [Panoptic4 June 2026](https://panoptic.ie/blog/wi-fi-and-network-segmentation-are-back-in-focus) [![A segmented business network](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-wifi.BmdnfrQS_2d8VqD.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/wi-fi-and-network-segmentation-are-back-in-focus) - ### [CyFun, NIS2 & NIST: A Plain‑English Cybersecurity Roadmap for Irish SMEs](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyfun-nis2-compliance-guide-irish-smes) [Learn how CyFun maps to NIS2 and NIST, with simple steps Irish business owners can follow to boost cybersecurity and stay compliant.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyfun-nis2-compliance-guide-irish-smes) [Donnacha Gutteridge18 July 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyfun-nis2-compliance-guide-irish-smes) [![Abstract concept of a cybersecurity compliance roadmap](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-cyfun-nis2.CmuAWXW1_2noCnA.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyfun-nis2-compliance-guide-irish-smes) - ### [Top 5 IT Security Risks for Cork & Kilkenny Businesses](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-companies) [Discover the top 5 IT security risks threatening businesses in Cork & Kilkenny and learn how a proactive, local partner can protect you from them.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-companies) [Donnacha Gutteridge10 June 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-companies) [![Abstract concept of layered IT security defences](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-it-security-risks.a5idmFHj_1gTNsL.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-companies) - ### [A Guide to NIS2 Compliance for Irish SMEs](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-regulatory-compliance) [Navigate the 2025 NIS2 compliance rules for Irish SMEs. Understand the risks, protect your business, and ensure you are prepared with an expert partner.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-regulatory-compliance) [Donnacha Gutteridge10 June 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-regulatory-compliance) [![Abstract concept of NIS2 regulatory compliance](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-nis2-compliance.C4c7dvtc_lSip1.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/it-security-regulatory-compliance) - ### [Business IT Support in Cork: A Guide for Owners](https://panoptic.ie/blog/business-it-support-cork) [Stop letting IT issues disrupt your business. Discover a strategic approach to IT support in Cork that protects revenue, efficiency, and your reputation.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/business-it-support-cork) [Donnacha Gutteridge9 June 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/business-it-support-cork) [![Abstract concept of stable, well-supported business IT](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-it-support-cork.CADe2uRm_Z2mpbJs.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/business-it-support-cork) - ### [The Role of Continuous Monitoring in Cyber Security for Modern Businesses](https://panoptic.ie/blog/continuous-monitoring-cyber-security) [Discover the benefits of continuous monitoring in cyber security and how it strengthens your business's ability to detect threats and protect sensitive data.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/continuous-monitoring-cyber-security) [Donnacha Gutteridge6 June 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/continuous-monitoring-cyber-security) [![Abstract concept of continuous around-the-clock security monitoring](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-continuous-monitoring.C8A_jKuc_1UlsYp.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/continuous-monitoring-cyber-security) - ### [Why Are More SMBs in Cork Choosing Managed IT Services?](https://panoptic.ie/blog/managed-it-services-cork) [Discover cost-effective managed IT services in Cork with Panoptic. Support your business with proactive monitoring, expert IT support, and real-time solutions.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/managed-it-services-cork) [David Griffith29 May 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/managed-it-services-cork) [![Abstract concept of unified managed IT services](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-managed-it-cork.Cx0Xzmhr_10xFEF.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/managed-it-services-cork) - ### [60% of Irish Businesses Have Already Been Hacked—Is Yours Next?](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyber-security-ireland) [Cyber security is now vital for businesses in Ireland. Learn how firms in Cork and beyond are protecting sensitive data and reducing risk with advanced security solutions.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyber-security-ireland) [David Griffith28 May 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyber-security-ireland) [![Abstract concept of a contained cyber security breach](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-cyber-security-ireland.AxshH3y6_2li5Iv.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/cyber-security-ireland) - ### [1 in 2 Irish Businesses Were Hacked Last Year—Pen Testing Could’ve Stopped It](https://panoptic.ie/blog/pen-testing-cork) [Explore how penetration testing helps Cork businesses identify security flaws, reduce risk, and build stronger, more secure digital systems.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/pen-testing-cork) [David Griffith28 May 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/pen-testing-cork) [![Abstract concept of penetration testing probing defences](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-pen-testing.D0HiO6Fz_1JOu4p.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/pen-testing-cork) - ### [Ransomware Defence: Essential Strategies for Irish Businesses in 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-defence-essential-strategies-for-irish-businesses-in-2025) [The essential strategies Irish businesses need in 2025 to prevent a ransomware attack, and recover fast if one gets through.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-defence-essential-strategies-for-irish-businesses-in-2025) [Axl Arceo14 March 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-defence-essential-strategies-for-irish-businesses-in-2025) [![Abstract concept of layered ransomware defence and backups](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-ransomware-defence.tnCODkfi_ZvLmPM.png)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/ransomware-defence-essential-strategies-for-irish-businesses-in-2025) - ### [The Role of Leadership in Cyber Awareness: How Business Leaders Can Set the Tone](https://panoptic.ie/blog/the-role-of-leadership-in-cyber-awareness-how-business-leaders-can-set-the-tone) [Cyber security starts at the top. How business leaders set the tone that turns staff into a strong first line of defence.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/the-role-of-leadership-in-cyber-awareness-how-business-leaders-can-set-the-tone) [David Griffith30 January 2025](https://panoptic.ie/blog/the-role-of-leadership-in-cyber-awareness-how-business-leaders-can-set-the-tone) [![Abstract concept of security-aware leadership across a team](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-leadership-awareness.DJXYpLmw_2hogV3.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/the-role-of-leadership-in-cyber-awareness-how-business-leaders-can-set-the-tone) - ### [Unlocking Cybersecurity: Understanding Vulnerability Scanning](https://panoptic.ie/blog/unlocking-cybersecurity-understanding-vulnerability-scanning) [What vulnerability scanning is, how it finds weaknesses before attackers do, and why regular scans are a smart investment.](https://panoptic.ie/blog/unlocking-cybersecurity-understanding-vulnerability-scanning) [Axl Arceo10 December 2024](https://panoptic.ie/blog/unlocking-cybersecurity-understanding-vulnerability-scanning) [![Abstract concept of vulnerability scanning across a network](https://panoptic.ie/_astro/blog-vulnerability-scanning.D5n0NPwl_Z1O346t.jpg)](https://panoptic.ie/blog/unlocking-cybersecurity-understanding-vulnerability-scanning) ## Not sure where to start? 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