Ireland EU Presidency Cyber Threat Report 2026

As Ireland prepares to host the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the country's cyber risk profile is changing rapidly. Increased political visibility, heightened geopolitical tensions and greater reliance on interconnected digital infrastructure create new opportunities for attackers.

Threat actors are increasingly focusing on:

1. Critical infrastructure and essential services
2. Government suppliers and third-party organisations
3. Cloud, telecoms and digital infrastructure

The result is a higher-risk operating environment where organisations connected to the EU Presidency may be exposed even if they have no direct role in government.

Many organisations underestimate their exposure. Attackers don't always target the main event. They target the organisations that keep it running.

This updated report from Smarttech247 examines the evolving cyber threat landscape surrounding Ireland's EU Presidency, revealing:

• Why the risk environment is changing
• Which organisations are most likely to be targeted
• The emerging attack patterns security leaders need to understand
• The practical steps to strengthen resilience before the Presidency begins

Download the report to understand what's changing and what your organisation should do next.