Cyberattacks are one of the biggest risks facing Irish businesses today. Recent figures show that 51% of companies in Ireland have experienced some form of cyberattack in the past five years. Attacks may start small, like a suspicious email or a rogue login, but they can quickly escalate into system lockouts, stolen data, and costly interruptions to daily operations.
The reality is clear: cybercriminals are targeting businesses of all sizes, and many organisations are still unprepared. But with the right approach, it’s possible to protect your network and prevent your business from becoming part of that statistic.
Why Cyberattacks Are on the Rise
Many Irish businesses are still running on outdated infrastructure or using consumer-grade broadband services that were never designed with advanced threats in mind. Add in the shift to hybrid working and greater reliance on cloud services, and the number of potential vulnerabilities grows quickly. For small and medium-sized businesses in particular, one serious incident can have lasting effects, making cybersecurity not just an IT issue, but a business-critical priority.
The Financial Impact of a Breach
Compliance failures trigger heavy fines and can damage brand reputation. According to the Digital Business Ireland (DBI) Digital Consumer Index, almost two-thirds (65%) of consumers would not be likely to make a purchase from an online retailer that had previously suffered a data breach. For SMEs, that means the impact of a cyberattack goes far beyond downtime or financial penalties; it strikes at the heart of customer confidence and long-term growth.
What Is Managed Connectivity?
Managed Connectivity is an all-in-one service that combines high-quality business broadband with built-in security, monitoring, and support. Instead of relying on a standard internet connection and then bolting on different firewalls or antivirus solutions, Managed Connectivity takes care of everything as a fully integrated, continuously monitored service.
With IP Telecom’s ConnectSafe, your internet connection becomes the first line of defence. It comes with enterprise-grade features such as ICSA-certified antivirus, anti-spam filtering, content controls, and real-time troubleshooting. And because it’s managed by specialists, you get simplified operations, predictable costs, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your network is actively protected.
The Benefits of ConnectSafe
Reduced Cyber Risk – Enterprise-grade firewall and threat prevention tools block attacks before they cause damage.
Improved Uptime – Proactive monitoring detects problems early, reducing the risk of downtime.
Audit and Compliance Support – Automated reporting helps you meet security standards and pass audits with confidence.
Scalable Protection – Easily expand bandwidth or add new sites without major infrastructure changes.
Predictable Costs – A subscription model replaces unpredictable IT spend with simple, transparent billing.
Why Work with IP Telecom
Following the acquisition of a specialist security provider last year, IP Telecom has deepened its expertise in cybersecurity. That means ConnectSafe isn’t just a connectivity product, it’s backed by a team of experts with first-hand experience in monitoring and keeping businesses of all sizes secure. Combined with IP Telecom’s proven track record in delivering reliable telecom services, ConnectSafe gives you the best of both worlds: connectivity and security in a single, future-proof solution.
Where Security Meets Speed
Security is essential, but the true foundation of productivity is fast and reliable business-grade connectivity. With Managed Connectivity combined with IP Telecom’s Business Broadband or Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Irish businesses get best-in-class performance built to handle today’s demands.