Integrity360, a leading global cyber security specialist, today announces that it is working alongside Chartered Accountants Ireland, protecting the data and reputation of the organisation and its 40,000 members and 8,600 students.
Headquartered in Dublin and Belfast, Chartered Accountants Ireland is now the largest professional body on the island of Ireland. The organisation has invested in strengthening its cyber security posture as its membership and international reach continues to grow.
As the cyber threat landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated, identifying and prioritising the most significant risks has grown more challenging. To address this, the Institute recognised the growing need for increasingly robust governance, specialist strategic direction, and dedicated executive-level oversight to support informed cybersecurity decision-making.
Strengthening the cybersecurity posture of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Integrity360 implemented a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) service alongside a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution. Together, these services provide continuous visibility into potential risks and ensure threats are monitored and responded to 24/7 through Integrity360’s dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Through its CISO-as-a-Service offering, Integrity360 delivers ongoing strategic guidance and proactive risk management, ensuring that Chartered Accountants Ireland maintains a robust security posture while keeping pace with evolving cyber threats, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
In addition, through this partnership Integrity360 has shaped Chartered Accountants Ireland’s wider strategy, improving their overall security posture. Delivering regular cyber risk reporting enhances Chartered Accountants Ireland’s governance culture and has allowed internal teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. This approach is invaluable for the organisation which hold several roles and responsibilities for its members and students.
Alan Murphy, Head of IT, Chartered Accountants Ireland said: “For Chartered Accountants Ireland, cybersecurity is more than an IT function. It is a critical component of protecting members, maintaining trust, and safeguarding the Institute’s reputation and integrity. As a trusted partner, Integrity360 is firmly embedded as a central component of our cyber function. This 24/7 expertise means that our organisation can act confidently and make better-informed decisions when it comes to emerging risks, new technology and changing regulations.”
Kias Carroll, Strategic Client Partner, Integrity360, said: “The cyber security landscape is constantly evolving, posing challenges to organisations in Ireland and beyond. The CISO and managed detection solutions enable Chartered Accountants Ireland to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and provides them with peace of mind regarding potential threats to their organisation.
“The varied nature of Chartered Accountants Ireland’s work across Ireland and around the world means that not only should they be vigilant to risks but also evolving regulatory frameworks that can add complexities to everyday operations. Our team provides expertise across IT frameworks, security protocols and procedures, and understands the critical importance of good governance. Combined, this helps Chartered Accountants Ireland to monitor its environment and keep the organisation running smoothly.”