See what an Enterprise Ireland Cyber Assessment delivers. Irish SMEs can claim up to €3,000 from Enterprise Ireland to fund a professional Cyber Security Review. But what do you actually get for that money? This 32-page sample report shows you exactly what a completed assessment looks like — so you can make an informed decision before applying.
The sample is based on the official EI template, follows an NCSC-aligned methodology, and is available as an instant PDF download. No spam, ever.
What the Report Covers
- All 14 NCSC assessment domains — from Software Updates and Data Backups to Cyber Governance and Incident Response
- A realistic Cyber Risk Score (1-10) with detailed commentary explaining the rating
- Deep-dive analysis into the 5 highest-risk areas, following the NCSC's recommended 'T-shaped' approach
- 17 prioritised SMART actions across 4 urgency tiers — each with owner, deadline, and cost estimate
- Cross-references to CyFUN, NIS2, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials frameworks throughout
- A confidential vulnerabilities section (redacted in sample) showing what technical findings look like
| Figure | What it means |
|---|---|
| 32 | Pages |
| 14 | NCSC Domains |
| 17 | Action Items |
This Report Is for You If
- You're considering applying for the Enterprise Ireland Cyber Security Review grant
- You want to understand what a professional cyber assessment actually involves
- You need to justify the investment to your board or management team
- You're comparing consultants and want to see what 'good' looks like
- You're in scope for NIS2 and need to demonstrate compliance progress
The Enterprise Ireland Grant
Irish SMEs can claim up to €3,000 towards the cost of a professional Cyber Security Review. The grant covers the consultant's fee — you pay nothing upfront. Use our grants checker to see if you qualify.
What Does an Enterprise Ireland Cyber Assessment Cover?
The assessment follows the NCSC's recommended framework across 14 security domains. Here's what each section examines:
Software Updates
Patching strategy, end-of-life software, centralised management
Data Backups
3-2-1 strategy, tested restores, cloud backup, retention policies
Access Management
MFA deployment, least privilege, joiners/movers/leavers process
Antivirus & Endpoint
EDR capability, coverage gaps, alert investigation process
Network Security
Firewall config, segmentation, DNS filtering, Wi-Fi security
Device Management
MDM deployment, encryption, asset register, BYOD policy
Cloud Risk
M365 Secure Score, shadow IT, audit logging, SaaS inventory
Data Security
Classification, GDPR DPIAs, retention, DLP policies
Website & Social Media
DMARC/DKIM/SPF, CMS patching, account recovery
Remote Working
VPN, home network guidance, RDP exposure, secure access
Third Party Risk
Supplier register, DPAs, due diligence, NIS2 supply chain
Cyber Awareness
Staff training, phishing simulations, reporting process, culture
Incident Response & BCP
IR plan, business continuity, disaster recovery, tabletop exercises
Cyber Governance
Policy framework, risk register, NIS2 readiness, board reporting
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