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27th November 2025

Invitation to Participate in Research on Cybersecurity Certification Readiness

The NSAI in conjunction with TU Dublin and MTU is conducting a research study to assess the preparedness of Irish SMEs for cybersecurity certifications under new EU regulations.

As part of this study, we invite you to participate in a short online survey. Your insights will help shape future support frameworks for SMEs navigating cybersecurity certification.

Purpose of the Study

This research aims to assess the readiness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland to comply with new EU cybersecurity regulations, including the Cybersecurity Act, Cyber Resilience Act and NIS 2 Directive.

Benefits of Participation

By participating, your organisation can:

  • Learn about future obligations under EU cybersecurity regulations and reduce costs related to compliance.
  • Identify potential security gaps in current products and services.
  • Inform the development of future offerings aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Increase the likelihood of successful certification on the first attempt.

Survey Details:

  • Estimated time: ~20 minutes
  • Topics: Awareness of EU cybersecurity regulations, current practices, and readiness for certification
  • Participation: Voluntary and confidential
  • Ethics Approval: REC-24-100, TU Dublin Research Ethics Committee

 

Click here to begin the survey: Assessing the Preparedness of SMEs in Ireland for Cybersecurity Certifications - Awareness – Fill out form

This study has been reviewed and approved by the TU Dublin Research Ethics Committee
(REC-24-100) and contributes to a postgraduate research award at TU Dublin. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:

Khalimatou Samirah
Doctoral Researcher
Email: D17129702@myTUDublin.ie or khalimatou.samirah@nsai.ie

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