Partners
Version 1
Version 1 is a leading Irish IT services and consulting company that over the last 12 years has proven that it is possible to offer a real alternative in the marketplace. While some companies use customer engagements to trial new approaches and technologies, our customer first mentality means that we only use proven technologies. We choose the technology that is most appropriate for you and ensure that it is implemented by skilled practitioners.
IReach
iReach is a leading Irish Market Intelligence and Research company, specialising in Information Technology and Telecoms. They are dedicated to delivering market intelligence and actionable knowledge to line of business decision makers, through cost effective research and advisory solutions. iReach is focused on enhancing business performance through fact based consulting and benchmarking services to maximsie the business value of Technology.
eircom
eircom Enterprise is dedicated to helping your organisation improve business performance. We help match your strategic objectives to the most powerful and pertinent technology solutions available today and position you to harness the opportunities of tomorrow. The depth of our industry and technology expertise, our solutions portfolio and our infrastructure, as well as our global ICT partnerships, all work together for you, helping ensure optimal return from your ICT investment.
Industry Associations
The Irish Information Security Forum (IISF)
The IISF was established primarily to improve the understanding and practice of Information Security within the business computer user community in Ireland. This has grown to be a gathering of security professionals and practitioners from a variety of organisations. Espion are members of the forum and our consultants are regularly invited to make presentations on topical issues to the members.
The Irish Internet Association (IIA)
The Irish Internet Association is the professional body for those conducting business via the internet from Ireland. It has been and remains one of the driving forces behind the adoption of the medium. Established in 1997, the IIA provides leadership to enterprises and society conducting business in Ireland. The IIA is a strong voice for its 550 plus company members. The aim of the Association is to Connect, Inform and Promote. The IIA is a non-profit business association. Members of the association includes suppliers of Internet services and products as well as those using the medium for communication, marketing and commerce.
The Irish Computer Society Security Professionals Network
Espion, along with the Irish Computer Society (ICS) and Ernst and Young, founded and operate the ICS Security Professional Network. The Network runs monthly seminars (free to members of the Irish Computer Society) aimed at educating and training members in all aspects of information security.
Information Systems Security Association (Irish Chapter)
The Information Systems Security Association is the world’s largest not-for-profit professional body for information security personnel. For over 20 years the ISSA has served the information security community, providing members with opportunities for education, professional development and networking. All of Espion’s consultants are members of the ISSA’s Irish chapter and actively contribute to various initiatives.
ISACA
The Irish Chapter of ISACA was formed in 1997 to cater for the growing group of people in Ireland interested in information systems audit and security issues. They now have over 200 members, from a range of industries, practice, and the public sector. They regularly host evening seminars on topics of interest to members, calling on speakers from within the membership and other experts.
National Hi-Tech Crime Forum (NHTCF)
This new initiative was set-up by Espion in 2005 with the Dept. of Communications, An Garda Síochána Computer Crime Investigation Unit (to Assistant Commissioner level), National Hi-Tech Crime Unit UK and 5 retail banks in Ireland, to provide a forum whereby the financial services sector in Ireland can share information regarding hi-tech crime in a confidential way, and share lessons learnt and discuss strategies for dealing with the same. The Irish Bankers Federation now chairs the forum, through the Head of Risk there, and regular meetings are attended by senior executives of the 8 high street banks.