Pragmatic Security provides expert cybersecurity services to businesses across the north-west of Ireland: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, and Mayo. Senior expertise from practitioners who know the local business scene, without the Dublin price tag.
Serving businesses across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, and the wider north-west.
Why North-West Businesses Choose Us
- Senior practitioners on every engagement: CISA, CISSP, CISM certified
- Based in the north-west: we know the local business scene
- Rapid response: incident response begins within hours
- Plain English: no jargon, no unnecessary complexity
- Fixed-price proposals: you know the cost before we start
- Proven track record across hospitality, fishing, agri-food, manufacturing, and professional services
What North-West Businesses Face
| Figure | What it means |
|---|---|
| €1m+ | Lost by a single north-west business group to BEC fraud in one incident |
| 3 days | A Sligo hotel was completely offline after a ransomware attack |
| 94% | Of Irish SMEs have no formal cybersecurity policy, according to NCSC Ireland |
Find Services in Your Area
- Cybersecurity for Donegal Businesses
- Cybersecurity for Sligo Businesses
- Cybersecurity for Letterkenny Businesses
Cybersecurity Services for the North-West
We provide the full range of cybersecurity services that north-west businesses need, from strategic advisory to hands-on incident response.
vCISO Services
Part-time Chief Information Security Officer for north-west Irish businesses. Senior security leadership without the full-time cost, from €1,500/month.
NIS2 Compliance
Is your business in scope for NIS2? We assess, advise, and implement the controls required by the EU directive, with deep knowledge of north-west industry sectors.
Incident Response
Cyber attack in progress? We provide rapid incident response across the north-west: investigation, containment, and recovery.
Email Security
Business Email Compromise is the single biggest fraud threat to Irish businesses. We harden your email with DMARC, DKIM, and SPF, and we train your team.
Cyber Risk Assessment
A structured review of your organisation's security posture, identifying your most significant risks and a prioritised plan to address them.
Security Awareness Training
Your people are your first line of defence. We deliver practical, engaging security awareness training tailored to north-west businesses.
Cybersecurity Guides for North-West Businesses
Practical, sector-specific cybersecurity guidance written for businesses in the north-west of Ireland.
- Why North-West Businesses Are the Next Frontier for Cybercriminals
- Irish SME Cyber Risk Index, Q1 2026: North-West Threats
- A Sligo Hotel Was Offline for Three Days After a Cyber Attack
- Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Firms: Operational Technology
- Cybersecurity for Hotels and Guesthouses
- Cyber Insurance for North-West SMEs: What You Need to Know
Ready to Protect Your Business?
Book a free 20-minute call with our team. We will give you an honest assessment of your current security posture and the practical steps that will make the most difference, wherever you are in the north-west.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of the north-west do you cover?
We work with businesses across the entire north-west of Ireland, including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, and Mayo. Our engagements are primarily delivered remotely, which means you get the same senior expertise as a Dublin-based firm without the travel premium. Where on-site work is required, we travel.
Why should a north-west business choose a local cybersecurity firm?
We understand north-west business: the sectors, the challenges, and the regulatory environment. We have worked with businesses across hospitality, fishing, agri-food, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services in the region. We speak plain English, we give fixed-price proposals, and we do not oversell.
Is NIS2 relevant to north-west Irish businesses?
NIS2 applies to organisations in specific sectors (energy, transport, healthcare, digital infrastructure, food production, manufacturing, and others) that meet certain size thresholds. Many north-west businesses, particularly in food production, healthcare, and manufacturing, may be in scope. Use our free NIS2 Scope Assessment to find out.
What is a vCISO and does my business need one?
A virtual CISO (vCISO) is a part-time, outsourced Chief Information Security Officer. Most SMEs cannot justify a full-time CISO, but they still need senior security leadership: board reporting, risk management, compliance, and incident response. A vCISO gives you that expertise at a fraction of the cost.
How quickly can you respond to a cyber incident in the north-west?
We can begin remote incident response within hours of being engaged. For most cyber incidents (ransomware, BEC fraud, data breaches), remote response is sufficient for the initial investigation and containment phase. Where physical access is required, we can typically be on-site within 24 hours across the north-west.
What does cybersecurity typically cost for a north-west SME?
Costs vary depending on the scope of work. A one-off cyber risk assessment typically starts from €2,500. A retained vCISO engagement starts from €1,500 per month. Incident response is billed on a time-and-materials basis. We always provide a clear, fixed-price proposal before any engagement begins.
Related reading
- Cybersecurity for Connacht Businesses: What Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon SMEs Need to Know — Ransomware and business email compromise don't only target Dublin businesses. Here's what Connacht SMEs across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon need to know about cyber threats and NIS2 in 2026.