TechCentral Webinar: The long-term effects of ransomware
Zoom Online Event — 3 October 2025, 10am
According to Sophos’ State of Ransomware report for 2025, there is often more than one cause for a ransomware attack, from security gaps organisations may not be aware of to a lack of expertise.
As important as the structural and financial loss associated with an attack, are the human costs left behind. Do organisations understand the levels of anxiety and stress involved in making sure business as usual returns before anyone notices?
Guest Speakers:
Brian Honan, CEO and Principal Consultant, BH Consulting
Jennifer Cox, Startup Solutions Engineering & Sales Leader, Tines
Ellie Doyle, Recruitment Professional, Guest
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Niall Kitson, TechCentral.ie
• Host •
Niall is editor of TechCentral.ie, co-host of Ireland’s longest-running technology podcast TechRadio and moderator of the TechFire webinar series. He has been covering the tech industry in Ireland for more than 15 years.
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Jonathan Hope, Cybersecurity Evangelist, Sophos
Jon has enjoyed numerous roles at Sophos over the last seven years, and is now Senior Sales Engineer, looking after the strategic partner base in the UK and Ireland. He joined Sophos as part of the acquisition of Astaro, where he was Channel Manager for the UK and Ireland.
Currently, as a Cybersecurity Evangelist, he leverages his deep passion for cybersecurity to engage audiences as a dynamic speaker, showcasing the cutting-edge technologies and services to safeguard users.
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Ellie Doyle, Recruitment Professional
Ellie has more than 20 years experience in talent acquisition and workforce strategy, building high-performing teams for both Irish and international businesses.
She is co-founder and former board member of Talent Hub and is a frequent guest lecturer on all things career-related.
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Jennifer Cox, Startup Solutions Engineering & Sales Leader, Tines
Jennifer is a senior leader with more than 19 years experience in communication strategies, technical enablement, and global programme delivery.
She specialises in bridging complex technical solutions with business outcomes to drive growth and operational excellence.
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Brian Honan, CEO and Principal Consultant, BH Consulting
Brian is an internationally recognised expert in cyber security and data protection.
As a recognised expert and thought leader, he has advised various government departments, companies of various sizes, the European Commission and the European agency for Cybersecurity. He is also founder and head of the Irish Reporting and Information Security Service, Ireland's first CERT, and a lecturer on leadership in security at University College Dublin.
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