Pragmatic Security provides expert cybersecurity services to businesses across County Sligo. From vCISO services and NIS2 compliance to incident response and email security — senior expertise, without the Dublin price tag.
Serving Sligo businesses in tech, manufacturing, hospitality, and professional services.
Why Sligo Businesses Choose Us
- Senior practitioners on every engagement — CISA, CISSP, CISM certified
- Remote-first delivery — same expertise as Dublin, without the travel cost
- 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 with Sligo businesses in tech, manufacturing, and hospitality
What Sligo Businesses Face
| Figure | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3 days | A Sligo hotel was completely offline after a ransomware attack — bookings, check-ins, and payments all down |
| €1m+ | Lost by a single north-west business group to business email compromise in one incident |
| 94% | Of Irish SMEs have no formal cybersecurity policy, according to NCSC Ireland |
Cybersecurity Services for Sligo
We provide the full range of cybersecurity services that Sligo businesses need — from strategic advisory to hands-on incident response.
vCISO Services
Part-time Chief Information Security Officer for Sligo SMEs. Senior security leadership without the full-time cost — from €1,500/month.
NIS2 Compliance
Is your Sligo business in scope for NIS2? We assess, advise, and implement the controls required by the EU's Network and Information Security Directive.
Incident Response
Cyber attack in progress? We provide rapid incident response for Sligo businesses — 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 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 Sligo businesses.
Cybersecurity Guides for Sligo Businesses
Practical, sector-specific cybersecurity guidance written for businesses in Sligo and the north-west.
- A Sligo Hotel Was Offline for Three Days After a Cyber Attack
- Cybersecurity for Sligo Tech Startups and Digital Agencies
- Cybersecurity for Sligo Manufacturing Firms: Operational Technology
- Cybersecurity for Hotels and Guesthouses
- Cybersecurity for Financial Advisers and Mortgage Brokers
- NIS2 and the Retail Sector: What Shop Owners Need to Know
Ready to Protect Your Sligo Business?
Book a free 20-minute call with our team. We'll give you an honest assessment of your current security posture and the practical steps that will make the most difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses based in Sligo?
Yes. We work with businesses across Sligo and the wider north-west of Ireland. 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.
What size of business do you typically work with in Sligo?
Most of our Sligo clients are SMEs — typically between 10 and 250 employees. We work across a wide range of sectors including tech startups, manufacturing, hospitality, professional services, and retail. We also work with larger organisations that need specialist security expertise.
Is NIS2 relevant to Sligo businesses?
NIS2 applies to organisations in specific sectors — energy, transport, healthcare, digital infrastructure, food production, manufacturing, and others — that meet certain size thresholds. If your Sligo business operates in one of these sectors, you may be in scope. Use our free NIS2 Scope Assessment to find out in under five minutes.
What is a vCISO and does my Sligo 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 — for 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 Sligo?
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.
What does cybersecurity typically cost for a Sligo SME?
Costs vary depending on the scope of work. A one-off cyber risk assessment for a small business typically starts from €2,500. A retained vCISO engagement starts from €1,500 per month. We always provide a clear, fixed-price proposal before any engagement begins.