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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026

At Dublin City University (DCU), cyber security is a shared responsibility across our entire community. Aligned with DCU’s strategic pillar of Organisational Resilience and Readiness and guided by the DTS Technology pillar to maintain a secure and resilient infrastructure, this year’s Cyber Security Awareness campaign plays a vital role in protecting staff, students, and University systems.

By taking part in these expert-led sessions, you directly contribute to strengthening our collective security posture and embedding safe digital practices across campus.

 

Our first two speakers will deliver their talks in person in the Solas Room located on the second floor of the U Building on Glasnevin Campus, as well as online via Zoom. All remaining sessions will take place virtually. You are welcome to come along on the day and no registration is required to attend just add any of the talks to your calander and click the link to attend.

Raluca Saceanu

Raluca Saceanu

Raluca Saceanu (CEO, Smarttech247)

CEO of Smarttech247, a global cybersecurity company providing Managed Detection and Response and threat intelligence. She joined in 2014 as one of the first ten employees and advanced through multiple senior leadership roles to CEO. Raluca holds an MSc in Strategic Management and is a recognised advocate for diversity in cybersecurity, receiving the Deloitte Women in Technology Advocate Award.

Cybersecurity CEO driving innovation in Threat Intelligence & MDR | Supporting global organisations in building resilience | Top 100 Women in Tech 2025 | Deloitte Women in Tech Advocate Award 2021 

Theo Lynn

Prof. Theo Lynn

Prof. Theo Lynn (Executive Dean, DCU Business School)

Professor Theo Lynn is Executive Dean and Full Professor of Digital Business at DCU Business School, specialising in how digital technologies transform business and society. A widely published scholar and European Commission Expert Evaluator. Professor Lynn has held multiple leadership roles at DCU, founded several technology ventures, and actively advises domestic and international organisations on digital transformation. He is a regular speaker at both academic and industry conferences.  

Janet Xiu Shi

Janet Xiu Shi

Janet Xiu Shi (AI Quality Evaluation Advisor & AI Educator)

Janet Xiu Shi is an AI systems advisor, practitioner and educator who helps established businesses move beyond AI hype and identify where the right technology can genuinely support the way they work. Her approach is not to replace the people who know the customer and the business best, but to use well-designed, trustworthy AI systems with security guardrails to reduce repetitive work, connect useful information and support faster, better-timed decisions. Her focus is on technology that fits real workflows, keeps people in control and helps organisations adopt technology meaningfully.

Dr. Rachel Farrell

Dr. Rachel Farrell

Dr. Rachel Farrell (Director of PME, UCD School of Education & Founder of CyberWise)

Dr Rachel Farrell is Head of School at the UCD School of Education and the founder and Director of the UCD Centre for Cyber Resilience Education (CyberWise). With over two decades of experience in curriculum innovation and educational technology. Rachel is a leading scholar and advocate for embedding cyber hygiene, digital literacy, and safe technology adoption across the continuum of education while delivering transformative research and capability-building programmes in cybersecurity literacy, digital resilience, and ethical AI integration with CyberWise.

James Dwyer

James Dwyer

James Dwyer (Head of Threat Intelligence, KnowBe4)

James Dyer is Head of Threat Intelligence at KnowBe4, where he leads specialised research into cybercriminal operations, threat vectors, and emerging tactics. With deep expertise spanning threat intelligence reporting and complex incident response engagements. James delivers actionable insights to strengthen defensive security postures across the cybersecurity sector. A frequent speaker at public and private industry conferences, James regularly advises C-suite executives on critical cyber risks and provides expert media commentary on emerging threat landscapes.

Mick Moran

Mick Moran

Mick Moran (CEO, Hotline.ie)

Mick is the CEO of Hotline.ie (the Irish Internet Hotline), Ireland's national reporting platform for illegal and harmful online content. He took up this post following a distinguished career with An Garda Síochána, which included more than ten years seconded to Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France, where he served as Assistant Director with responsibility for the Vulnerable Communities Sub-Directorate. He also lectures on the MSc in Digital Investigations at UCD.