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Expel announces expansion into Ireland creating 50 cybersecurity jobs
SANS 2024 ICS / OT Cybersecurity Survey highlights major gaps remain in securing critical infrastructure

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Expel announces expansion into Ireland creating 50 cybersecurity jobs

E xpel ’ s investment is part of its on-going expansion strategy into the EMEA market and aims to tap into Ireland ’ s technology ecosystem and skilled talent pool .

With a diverse customer base spanning industries such as aviation , technology and professional sports , Expel ’ s move into Ireland marks a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts .
Expel is trusted by some of the world ’ s most recognisable brands for their cybersecurity needs . The company combines world-class security practitioners and its AI-driven platform , Expel Workbench , to provide visibility for cloud , hybrid and on-premises environments .
This strategic expansion into Ireland underscores the country ’ s reputation as a global hub for technology and cybersecurity innovation . As Expel continues to strengthen its foothold in EMEA since its initial expansion into the market in late 2022 , collaboration with IDA Ireland and this investment highlights a cornerstone for the future of cybersecurity technology and the accompanying booming workforce in the region .
Emer Higgins , Minister of State for Enterprise , Trade and Employment , said : “ We are delighted to welcome this investment in Ireland ’ s
Expel ’ s move into Ireland marks a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts
growing cybersecurity sector . The establishment of Expel ’ s remote workforce , creating 50 new high-quality jobs , demonstrates the strength of Ireland ’ s position as a hub for innovation and digital expertise . This commitment not only reinforces our reputation as a leader in the tech industry but also provides valuable opportunities for skilled professionals across the country .”

SANS 2024 ICS / OT Cybersecurity Survey highlights major gaps remain in securing critical infrastructure

Notably , the report sounds a clear warning that while some organisations are raising the bar , many are still leaving critical systems exposed , with significant gaps between the ‘ haves ’ and the ‘ have-nots ’ in ICS / OT security .
The survey , presented by SANS certified instructor and survey author Jason D . Christopher , revealed that organisations using both ICS / OT cybersecurity standards and threat intelligence to guide their program are lightyears ahead of their peers in terms of maturity and capabilities . Such organisations are quicker to detect cyberevents , are more likely to have mapped all external connections to the industrial environment , and typically have ICS / OT-specific security operation centers ( SOCs ).
ANS Institute has released the findings of its SANS 2024 State of ICS / OT Cybersecurity Survey , revealing significant

S strides in securing industrial control systems ( ICS ) and operational technology ( OT ) environments .

“ There ’ s a growing recognition of the importance of ICS / OT security , and the good news is that the industry is maturing ,” said Jason Christopher . “ We ’ re seeing more time , resources and strategy being allocated to protect these systems . However , the gaps we ’ re identifying , particularly around ICS / OT-specific security operations and visibility into industrial environments , highlight that we still have a lot of work to do .”
Jason Christopher , SANS certified instructor and survey author
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