The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland is instrumental in safeguarding the environment, addressing climate change, and ensuring water and air quality. Faced with the critical challenge of strengthening cybersecurity and refining their ICT strategy, EPA Ireland turned to Gartner for expert guidance and strategic insights.
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Client Story
EPA Ireland Enhances Cybersecurity and Strategic Planning
Mission-critical priority
Stephen Fennell, CIO at EPA Ireland, identified a significant vulnerability in the agency's cybersecurity framework. The Information Security Officer (ISO) held multiple roles, creating a single point of failure that jeopardized the organization's security posture. Additionally, the need for a comprehensive and concise ICT strategy was paramount to align with organizational goals and secure executive buy-in.
How Gartner helped
Gartner's analysis helped EPA Ireland elevate the ISO role and establish a dedicated cybersecurity team, enhancing their security framework with a specific budget. Gartner's strategic models enabled EPA Ireland to create a concise, two-page ICT strategy, aligning technological vision with board expectations.
Business impact
By collaborating with Gartner, EPA Ireland successfully:
Restructured the ISO role and formed a cybersecurity team by strengthening EPA Ireland's security, aligning with best practices that improve threat mitigation by 40%.
Ensured strategic clarity and executive approval, aligning with organizational goals.
Anticipated challenges like sustainability and disaster recovery.
Industry
Government and Public Sector
Client Contact
Stephen Fennell, CIO, EPA Ireland
Employees
< 1,000
