Defence

Cabinet approves Irish involvement in EU cyber-threat network

Project aims to facilitate information exchange and improve responses to cyber threat member states’ defence structures

  • May 30, 2023
The duration of the Military Computer Emergency Response Team Operational Network (Micnet) project is four years with the possibility of an extension. Picture: Getty

The Cabinet has approved Ireland’s participation in a European Defence Agency (EDA) project to improve cyber-threat response and information exchange with other member countries.

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin secured Government approval for the project which aims to facilitate information exchange and improve the response to cyber threats to EU member states’ defence structures.

The duration of the Military Computer Emergency Response Team Operational Network (Micnet) project is four years with the possibility ...