Cybersecurity in CorkIreland's pharma & tech heartland.
Cork is Ireland's second city — a pharma, medical-device and tech powerhouse anchored by Apple's European HQ and a thriving SME base.
Cork has hosted Apple's European HQ at Hollyhill since 1980 and is home to Pfizer, GSK, Janssen, Eli Lilly, and a long list of indigenous food, drink and maritime firms. The Cork harbour cluster supports more than 7,000 pharma jobs, and the Tyndall National Institute keeps the city on the global semiconductor map.
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🇮🇪 Since 2015
Irish-owned
Trusted by Cork businesses across south Ireland
Working with Cork SMEs and pharma-adjacent firms across the city, harbour and Ballincollig — onsite when it matters.
Why cybersecurity matters in Cork
The commercial context behind every project we ship here.
Metro population
360,000+
Largest urban centre outside Dublin
Pharma jobs in Cork Harbour
7,000+
Major Pfizer, GSK, Janssen, Lilly sites
Years Apple has been here
45+
European HQ at Hollyhill since 1980
Local SMEs served
Citywide
Centre, Mahon, Douglas, Ballincollig, harbour
Cork's commercial fabric is split between large-employer satellites in Mahon, Ballincollig and Ringaskiddy, and an independent SME scene rooted in the city centre, Douglas and the harbour towns. A digital partner that gets both sides of that economy is a real edge.
Why a Cork-aware partner matters
We've worked with Cork-based pharma suppliers, hospitality groups, retail brands and professional services firms. We understand the rhythm of Cork procurement, the importance of word-of-mouth in the local SME scene, and how to optimise for searches that span the city, the harbour towns and the wider county.
Cork industries we serve
Pharma & Life Sciences
Pfizer, GSK, Janssen and Eli Lilly cluster around the harbour.
Tech & Semiconductors
Apple, Tyndall and a growing semiconductor and SaaS scene.
Food, Drink & Hospitality
Renowned independent restaurants, breweries and English Market traders.
Maritime & Logistics
Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy and a strong shipping and freight ecosystem.
Tourism & Retail
Strong domestic and international visitor base — high online discovery.
Cork areas we cover
Onsite when it matters, remote when it doesn't — across the city and surrounds.
We also serve nearby towns including Cobh, Midleton, Mallow, Fermoy, Kinsale, Bandon, Youghal.
What you get
- Penetration testing — web apps, mobile apps, and APIs
- Secure app development with security-first coding practices
- Code security audits — manual and automated reviews
- Static code analysis for automated vulnerability detection
- Vulnerability assessments and risk prioritisation
- Incident response planning and playbook creation
- GDPR compliance guidance and data handling review
- Security training for internal development teams
Deliverables & Pricing
- Security Audit: €500 – €2,500 (Comprehensive code review and vulnerability assessment)
- Penetration Testing: €900 – €5,000 (Full security testing of applications and infrastructure)
- Secure Development: €1,200 – €9,000 (Security-first development with ongoing code reviews)
- Ongoing Security: €600 – €3,000/mo (Monthly monitoring and code analysis)
Same transparent pricing in Cork as anywhere else in Ireland — no city premium.
Our process
How we take your project from idea to live.
Security Assessment
We analyse your current security posture, identify risks, and create a prioritised roadmap.
Step 1 of 6Threat Modelling
We identify potential threats and vulnerabilities specific to your application and infrastructure.
Step 2 of 6Testing & Auditing
Penetration testing, code audits, and static analysis across your systems.
Step 3 of 6Secure Development
Security best practices and secure coding standards implemented in your development workflow.
Step 4 of 6Remediation & Fixes
We address vulnerabilities and implement security improvements in priority order.
Step 5 of 6Ongoing Monitoring
Regular security reviews, code analysis, and vulnerability monitoring on retainer.
Step 6 of 6
Cybersecurity for Cork industries
How we tailor every engagement to the industries that drive the south region.
Trades & Construction
- Can you secure customer data we hold?Yes — we harden storage, permissions, and access controls to protect customer records and payment data.
- Do we need cybersecurity as a small business?Yes — SMEs are frequently targeted precisely because they're assumed to have weaker defences. A basic audit is a smart investment.
Food & Drink
- Do you review POS and payment security?Yes — we assess point-of-sale systems, payment terminals, and network security for your business.
- Are you GDPR compliant if you store customer emails?Storing emails requires consent and secure handling. We can review your setup and close any compliance gaps.
Professional Services
- Can you help with GDPR readiness?Yes — we map data flows, identify gaps, improve controls, and document your compliance position clearly.
- How often should we get security audits?We recommend audits before major releases, after significant changes, and at least annually for ongoing platforms.
Outcomes we deliver in Cork
Critical vulnerabilities identified and addressed before exploitation.
Remediation roadmap aligned to GDPR and industry best practices.
Response playbooks and monitoring in place across client environments.
Technologies & Tools We Use
The modern stack behind every cybersecurity in cork project we deliver.
Use cases we fix
Real problems. Direct solutions.
High-risk web platform
Your web application handles sensitive customer data but has never had a proper security review.
We perform a full penetration test and code audit, producing a prioritised remediation roadmap.
Customer data at risk
Your business collects customer data — addresses, payments, or health info — without clear security controls.
We review your data handling, implement encryption and access controls, and document your GDPR compliance position.
POS and payment security
Your payment systems or point-of-sale setup hasn't been reviewed for security vulnerabilities.
We assess payment systems, device security, and network exposure to identify and mitigate risk.
GDPR compliance gaps
You're not confident your systems and processes meet Irish and EU GDPR obligations.
We map data flows, identify compliance gaps, improve controls, and help you document your compliance position.
No incident readiness
You have no plan for what to do if you're breached — no playbook, no contacts, no clear steps.
We create an incident response playbook so your team knows exactly what to do if something goes wrong.
Ongoing monitoring gaps
No one is watching your systems for suspicious activity — threats could be active without your knowledge.
We implement monitoring, alerting, and regular security reviews to keep your threat exposure visible and manageable.
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Cybersecurity Cork FAQs
Cork-specific answers, followed by the broader cybersecurity questions we get most often.
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