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SUMMARY:PAI Executive Briefing: Cyber Security\, Data Breaches & Digital Sovereignty - What Every Public Sector Leader Needs to Know in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Security\, Data Breaches & Digital Sovereignty \nWhat Every Public Sector Leader Needs to Know in 2026 \nPAI Executive Briefing \nDate: 25th September \nFormat: Live\, Online and Interactive \n  \nThree expert perspectives. One rapidly changing landscape. One essential executive update for Ireland’s public sector. \nCyber security has become one of the defining leadership and governance challenges facing the Irish public sector. \nFrom increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and AI-enabled threats to new European legislation and growing concerns around digital sovereignty\, senior leaders are being asked to make decisions that extend far beyond traditional IT and information security. \nRecent events—including the Irish Times investigation into software used within Irish State agencies—have reinforced the importance of understanding not only how organisations respond to cyber incidents\, but also how they assess the technologies\, suppliers and digital infrastructure they rely upon. \nAs cyber risk\, information governance and public trust become increasingly interconnected\, organisations must ensure they are prepared to respond to today’s threats while making informed decisions that strengthen resilience for the future. \nThis timely PAI Executive Briefing brings together three recognised experts\, each offering a distinct but complementary perspective on the challenges facing today’s public sector organisations. \nTogether\, they will explore the evolving cyber landscape\, examine the strategic implications of digital sovereignty and information governance\, and provide practical insight into how public bodies can strengthen resilience\, build trust and prepare for what comes next. \n  \nProviding the national operational perspective\, the NCSC will share current cyber threat intelligence\, emerging attack trends and practical guidance to help public bodies strengthen preparedness and resilience. Delegates will gain valuable insight into the challenges facing Irish organisations today—and the priorities shaping Ireland’s national cyber security response. \n  \nWhat You Will Take Away \nFollowing this Executive Briefing\, delegates will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand how the cyber threat landscape is evolving and why public sector organisations continue to be attractive targets.\nRecognise how AI\, geopolitical developments and supply chain vulnerabilities are reshaping organisational risk.\nUnderstand the growing importance of digital sovereignty and its implications for technology procurement and supplier assurance.\nExplore how GDPR\, NIS2 and strong information governance contribute to organisational resilience.\nIdentify the questions senior leaders should be asking before\, during and after a cyber incident.\nGain practical insight into current cyber threats\, emerging trends and national priorities from recognised experts.\nReturn to their organisation with practical actions to strengthen cyber resilience\, governance and preparedness.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis Executive Briefing is designed for professionals with strategic\, governance or operational responsibility for organisational resilience\, including: \n\nSecretaries General\, Chief Executives and Senior Public Service Leaders\nDirectors and Heads of Service\nChief Information Officers (CIOs) and ICT Managers\nDigital Transformation Leaders\nData Protection Officers\nInformation Governance and Records Management Professionals\nRisk\, Compliance and Internal Audit Professionals\nProcurement and Commercial Managers\nCyber Security and Information Security Leads\nBusiness Continuity and Emergency Planning Professionals\nAnyone with responsibility for governance\, resilience\, digital strategy or organisational risk\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pai-executive-briefing-cyber-security-data-breaches-digital-sovereignty-what-every-public-sector-leader-needs-to-know-in-2026/
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