Getting cyber security math right is key to preventing ransomware attacks
In his June column for Digital Health, Davey Winder gives his thoughts on the on-going incident happening in the Republic of Ireland.
Cyber Security

Irish government ‘aware’ stolen health data may be made public
The Irish government has said it is aware of the risk that health data stolen in an on-going cyber incident “may be abused by criminals”.
Cyber Security

The cyber threats facing the UK and the Republic of Ireland in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
“The Cyber Threat to UK and RoI Healthcare” white paper offers a review into the potential threats which face the healthcare sectors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland as its reliance on digital services continues to grow at a fast pace.
Cyber Security

‘A customisable approach’ – how contact-tracing apps differ in the UK
Scotland and Ireland chose to go their own way, working with software developers NearForm to develop their contact-tracing app – but what’s the difference?
News 1

Code for Ireland’s Covid Tracker app given to global public health project
The move would allow countries around the world to build their own app based on the code for Ireland’s Covid Tracker app.
News 1

‘No better place’ for med-tech start-ups, says Ireland’s trade minister
Pat Breen, Minister of State for Trade, Employment and Business, commended Ireland’s thriving med-tech sector during the 2019 Med in Ireland exhibition.
News

Health Service Executive Ireland appoints new CIO
Health Service Executive (HSE) Ireland has appointed Professor Martin Curley as its new chief information officer, after Richard Corbridge announced his resignation in October 2017.
Health CIO

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland launches mobile app for trainees
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has launched a new mobile app designed to help trainee clinicians stay on top of training.
Clinical Software

HSE’s interim CIO gives updates on Ireland’s digital healthcare journey
The interim CIO for Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has said one of her biggest challenges will be implementing the ideas of her predecessor.
Clinical Software

The CCIO Interview: Yvonne Goff, Health Service Executive
Yvonne Goff, CCIO at Health Service Executive reveals the most significant digital achievement of the next 12 months during her CCIO interview.
CCIO Network