Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing threats facing businesses today, with organisations of all sizes increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercriminals. To help businesses better understand the risks and strengthen their cyber resilience, Shannon Chamber, in partnership with An Garda Síochána, is hosting a Cybercrime Business Awareness event.
Topics Covered
- What cybercrime is and how it impacts businesses
- Common methods used by cybercriminals
- The motivations and goals behind cyberattacks
- Key risks facing organisations today
- Vulnerabilities commonly identified within businesses
- Practical safeguarding measures and preventative actions
- Solutions to strengthen cyber security and business resilience
Real-Life Business Case Studies
A key feature of this event will be a contribution from businesses – Jaguar Land Rover and Atlantic Aviation Group – that have experienced a cyberattack. These organisations will share their experiences, outlining:
- The nature of the cyber incident
- How the attack occurred
- The impact on their business operations
- Lessons learned from the experience
- Measures that may have prevented or reduced the impact of the attack
These real-world case studies will provide valuable insights into the realities of cybercrime and the importance of proactive cyber security measures.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for business owners, senior managers, IT professionals, operations teams, finance personnel, HR managers, and anyone with responsibility for risk management, data protection, or business continuity.
Join us to gain practical knowledge and actionable advice that can help safeguard your organisation against the growing threat of cybercrime.
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Detective Sergeant Colin Bane
An Garda Síochána
Detective Sergeant Colin Bane leads the Garda Cybercrime Office based in Galway. He will provide an informative presentation on the current cyber threat landscape and the practical steps businesses can take to protect themselves.
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Javier Olarreta
Jaguar Land Rover
Javier Olarreta is a Cybersecurity Chapter Lead and Senior Security Architect based in Ireland, specializing in automotive and embedded systems security. With over 15 years of experience leading global engineering teams, he has designed and implemented robust security architectures for connected vehicles. Javier has a proven track record of reducing security incidents, improving product quality, and driving compliance across safety-critical platforms. His expertise spans security architecture, cryptography, key management, secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), threat assessment, and penetration testing. Known for combining hands-on technical leadership with data-driven decision-making, he excels at translating complex cybersecurity requirements into practical, scalable solutions. Currently at Jaguar Land Rover, Javier leads a team of engineers delivering advanced cybersecurity capabilities across vehicle platforms, while also contributing to incident response and industry research initiatives. His career includes experience at Intel and extensive work in IT infrastructure and security consulting, giving him a broad and deep perspective on cybersecurity across domains. Javier has further strengthened his expertise by completing the Advanced Artificial Intelligence program with distinction at UCD Professional Academy, reinforcing his ability to integrate emerging AI capabilities into modern cybersecurity strategies.