Fergal Meehan, Chief Commercial Officer, Paradyn and Rory Hopkins, Head of Information Systems, Kildare County Council
Managed detection and response solution will leverage AI tools to enhance Kildare County Council’s cybersecurity posture
Paradyn, one of Ireland’s leading cybersecurity and managed service providers, today announces that it is delivering a managed detection and response (MDR) solution to Kildare County Council which will support the secure rollout of critical public services.
As the volume of cyber threats continues to grow, Kildare County Council needed to enhance and futureproof detection and protection levels across its entire organisation. Paradyn was chosen to deliver a new MDR solution, based on Sophos technology, which will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve Kildare County Council’s ability to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber risks. Minimising business disruption, the Sophos MDR solution will integrate seamlessly into Kildare County Council’s existing IT environment.
Round-the-clock monitoring from Sophos’ security operations centre, backed up by Paradyn’s skilled teams, will secure operations, strengthen cyber resilience, and optimise IT resources for the council. The service will also boost compliance for the organisation in a changing regulatory landscape.
This advanced cybersecurity portfolio will, in turn, protect sensitive data for Kildare’s nearly 250,000 citizens and foster increased public trust as the council continues to deliver essential public services. It will also help to support the secure rollout of services including housing, roads, urban planning, and culture across the county.
Paradyn was recently named a Sophos Platinum Partner – the highest partner accreditation – for its expertise in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to customers built on Sophos technology.
Rory Hopkins, Head of Information Systems, Kildare County Council, said: “It’s crucial that our cybersecurity processes protect and optimise our vital resources, and this new service is leading to a more secure, resilient, and efficient operation. It ultimately contributes to a safer and more secure experience for all who engage with our services. We have worked with Paradyn on previous IT and security projects and knew that the team was best placed to deliver on this next phase. We look forward to continuing to innovate, safe in the knowledge that our systems are protected.”
Fergal Meehan, Chief Commercial Officer, Paradyn, said: “In the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber risks, this solution will enhance the overall cybersecurity posture for Kildare County Council. Our Sophos MDR service consolidates cybersecurity tools and products into one managed service with proactive monitoring by our highly skilled team of cyber analysts, even outside of traditional office hours. It provides peace of mind for the council as it continues to deliver essential services to the people of Kildare.”
