Ireland launches the National Cyber Security Strategy 2030

Ireland launches the National Cyber Security Strategy 2030

Ireland launched its new National Cyber Security Strategy 2030 on 7 October 2026, setting out plans to strengthen the country's protection against growing digital threats.

The strategy replaces Ireland's 2019 cybersecurity strategy and includes 29 actions across three key areas: detecting and defending against cyber threats, strengthening the resilience of public services and critical infrastructure, and growing Ireland’s cybersecurity sector.

Key initiatives include a National Detection Network, a central National Cyber Hub, and a new cybersecurity research centre.

The government is also progressing the National Cyber Security Bill, which will transpose the EU's NIS2 Directive into Irish law and strengthen cybersecurity supervision and enforcement.

For more information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/publications/national-cyber-security-strategy-2030/
As well: https://www.lawsociety.ie/gazette/top-stories/2026/october/government-pledge-on-delayed-cyber-bill/