Joe McCann, director of Intercept Technologies.

Business headed by Mayo man named cyber security firm of the year

By Tom Gillespie

THE Dublin-based Intercept Technologies have been named ‘Cyber Security Firm of the Year’ by Chambers Ireland.

Furthermore, the company, headed by Castlebar native Joe McCann, have been asked to be presenters of the ‘Harsh Reality of Cyber Security’ slot on a Dublin radio station.

Mr. McCann said: “Intercept Technologies is a managed cyber security and managed IT services consultancy, providing cyber security, cloud services, network security, risk management and IT support.

“We stand at the forefront of the rapidly evolving cyber security landscape, delivering comprehensive solutions from our dual bases in Dublin and London.

“As digital threats continue to proliferate and regulations around data security and privacy tighten, organisations are increasingly recognising the necessity of robust cyber security measures.”

With impressive expansion growth, the company has provided additional jobs this year, and Mr. McCann added: “Our success is built on four main pillars - cyber security, cyber threat intelligence, governance risk and compliance and management services. Our approach is not just about defending against attacks. It’s about creating a resilient environment where threats are identified, assessed and neutralised proactively.

“Our team of experts employ the latest technologies and methodologies to ensure that our clients' digital assets are secure against all forms of cyber threats. Whether it’s securing network boundaries, safeguarding critical data, or ensuring enterprise-wide compliance, we tailor our solutions to meet the unique need of each organisation.”

He added: “Intercept Technologies is a premium consultancy, focusing on all aspects of IT, from infrastructure, networks, applications and cyber security.

“Working proudly alongside some of the world's largest companies, we provide a service not seen before to both IT operations and cyber defence.

“We provide IT services and information security governance and compliance to all businesses from global banking, critical national infrastructure through to small medium enterprises.

“Having an IT consultancy you can trust to fulfil your cyber security, network security and management needs, in addition to IT support needs to get you ahead of the market, is key to your success and growth.

“Understanding how to be cyber ready, and having your IT governance in place is important, be it PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO27001, NIST cyber security frameworks.

“We see ourselves as a cyber security and managed IT services firm that looks after every inch of your perimeter, including your cloud security and network security.

“We are a game-changer in advanced monitoring and state-of-the-art tooling, offering unparalleled identification and remediation of potential exposures and vulnerabilities. We lead the charge in cyber security, governance risk and compliance; really, Intercept Technologies brings clarity to risk management.

“Embrace a safer digital landscape and fortify your defences with Intercept's expertise.”