European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is an annual EU-wide campaign focused on enhancing cyber security awareness among citizens and organisations. This year, South Dublin County Council is proud to support this initiative by running a comprehensive Cyber Security Awareness Programme throughout October 2026 for staff, citizens and elected members. The programme will include staff events, sessions in schools and libraries, sessions for older people, parents, business owners and elected members.
Online safety for parents’ programme
Webwise is the online safety initiative of the Department of Education. Again this year, SDCC have engaged them to deliver two online presentations for parents.
The topics covered will include
- Children’s digital lives - the risks and opportunities.
- Cybersecurity and privacy tips.
- Parental controls and screentime.
- Cyberbullying.
- Critical thinking tips.
- There is will be a significant focus on Artificial Intelligence.
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Cyber Security Month 2026 schools programme ‘Cyber Smart’
In 2025, CyberSage played a key role in South Dublin County Council’s Cyber Security Month programme, supporting the delivery of the schools element of the initiative.
Working alongside Barnardos and Cyber Safe Kids, CyberSage delivered cyber security and online safety workshops to primary and post-primary schools across the county, helping to educate young people on topics such as cyber threats, online safety, cyberbullying, digital footprints, password security and responsible technology use.
CyberSage’s contribution was recognised as an important part of SDCC’s broader effort to extend cyber awareness beyond staff and into the community, supporting the Council’s goal of building digital resilience among young people.
In 2026, Ciara O’ Donoghue of Cybersage, with support from Barnardos and LeeBow, will deliver 140 cyber security and online safety workshops to approximately 34 schools and 4,100 children.