The threat of a cyber-attack has never been greater. In the last
number of months, the healthcare system in Ireland was subject to
two high-profile attacks, whilst a major US fuel pipeline was taken
offline following a cyber-security incident, generating headlines
around the world. This has highlighted the extreme danger which
cyber-attacks can pose for businesses and the critical need to
think ahead in how to deal with such attacks, which can occur when
you least expect them.
The Matheson team has extensive experience in assisting
businesses with their cyber-security defence, both in terms of
containing and combatting a breach but also in minimising the
damage to the business following an attack. We also advise on the
urgent legal processes which may be open to businesses in the event
of an attack, including court injunctions which may be obtained on
an anonymous basis, where appropriate, in order to protect the
privacy of the business.
