It only takes one Click
A staff member opens an email that looks like it's from a supplier. A laptop gets stolen from a parked car. A password gets reused one too many times. That's all it takes for a small business to lose its customer data, its bank accounts, or its ability to trade for days at a time. New research shows cyberattacks are costing Irish SMEs up to €3.4 billion every year — and most owners only find out how exposed they were after it's already happened
The good news? You don't need a Dublin-sized budget or an in-house IT team to fix this. You just need someone who'll sit down with you, explain what's actually at risk in plain English, and help you close the gaps that matter — without the scare tactics or the jargon.
That's what I do. I'm a cyber security and data protection consultant working with small and medium businesses across Waterford and South East Leinster. With over 2 decade's in IT, ISC2-certified, and hands-on experience auditing real businesses against ISO 27001, I help you understand your risk, meet your obligations, and get on with running your
business — knowing it's better protected than it was yesterday.
Where do you start ?
Every business is at a different stage — here's how I can help, wherever you're starting from.
01.
It Security Health Check
We assess your systems, processes, and people, then hand you a plain-English roadmap to make your business genuinely harder to attack.
02.
Awareness Training
Your biggest cyber risk isn't a hacker in a hoodie. It's the person sitting next to you.
03.
Monthly Digest
Subscription based email reminders sent to a key staff member as a nudge to get the important things done.
04.
Advice & Consultation
Sometimes you just need someone to ask. We offer ongoing advice and support at whatever level suits you — hands-on, personal, and never a call centre.
Peace of Mind
The Risks You Know Are the Risks You Control
Once you understand where you're exposed, you can plan, budget, and grow with confidence — instead of reacting when something goes wrong. That peace of mind compounds over time.
Plans, Not Panic
When something goes wrong, the businesses that recover fastest are the ones who already knew what to do. We help you put a simple response plan in place now, so a bad day stays a bad day — not a bad year.
One Less Thing to Worry About
GDPR, data protection, industry expectations — it's a lot to keep on top of while running a business. We help you understand exactly what applies to you and get it sorted, so it's one less thing on your plate.
Free 15 Minute Consultation
If you are still on the fence and you are interested in a quick chat, i'm offering a free 15 minute consultation for anybody. You can book using the "Book Now" button below.
Hawthorn Resilience provided an exceptional service with professional coverage of our requirements and the ability to explain through all technical terms.
Michael M
Testemonials
Speaking to Annie helped me to realise that I need to consider every move I make online.
Sandra
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