Ireland’s software ecosystem spans global SaaS, telecom and messaging security, RegTech, and fast-scaling product companies selling into regulated markets. That blend makes “software security” in Ireland very practical: secure-by-design engineering, privacy and governance baked into product decisions, and resilience expectations driven by enterprise buyers and EU regulation. The leaders below reflect that reality—bridging product security, operational security, and compliance in environments where trust is a core feature.
Mike Tuohy — CIO, CISO, and DPO, iCONX Solutions
Mike Tuohy is CIO/CISO/DPO at iCONX Solutions, a Dublin-based SaaS provider, bringing long-tenured leadership across IT operations, security governance, and data protection. In his combined role, he sits at the intersection of security architecture, risk management, security operations, and privacy—aligning business priorities with security controls and compliance obligations. His experience includes leading GDPR-focused delivery in complex environments (including advisory and SME work), alongside deep foundational work in network design, large-scale infrastructure, and operations. This blend is especially relevant in SaaS environments where platform reliability, security maturity, and privacy governance must move together.
Idan Guttman — Chief Information Security Officer, Enea AB
Idan Guttman is CISO at Enea AB in Dublin, with a background grounded in ISP/telco environments and long-term infrastructure and systems leadership. He brings extensive experience in Linux administration, network development, hosting, and cybersecurity—skills that translate directly into software businesses running high-availability services and security-sensitive platforms. Alongside his CISO responsibilities, his leadership across IT and cybersecurity functions reflects a strong operational orientation: securing production systems, maintaining resilient infrastructure, and managing risk where uptime and service integrity are business-critical.
Mike Morrissey — Chief Information Security Officer, Sytorus and PrivacyEngine.io
Mike Morrissey is CISO at Sytorus and PrivacyEngine.io, where he focuses on building scalable privacy and security programs for enterprise clients. His work sits at the convergence of privacy regulation, cybersecurity frameworks, and emerging AI governance requirements. He partners with large organizations to integrate privacy technologies into operational environments, helping align compliance obligations with practical security controls. His perspective reflects how privacy, security, and AI governance are increasingly inseparable in modern technology platforms.
Fausto Teghillo — Chief Information Security Officer, Munich Re Automation Solutions Ltd
Fausto Teghillo is CISO for Automation Solutions at Munich Re Automation Solutions, where he leads information security across technology platforms supporting insurance automation. His career includes leadership roles spanning IT, security, and infrastructure management, giving him a broad perspective on securing enterprise software systems. His progression from infrastructure and IT leadership into security reflects the increasingly integrated relationship between enterprise IT operations and cybersecurity leadership.
Software Security in Ireland Is Now a Product Requirement
In Ireland’s software market, security is no longer a back-office function—it’s a buying criterion. Enterprise customers expect clear assurance, resilient operations, and governance that stands up to scrutiny, especially in regulated sectors. The CISOs featured here represent that shift: leaders who can embed security into product roadmaps, operational practices, and privacy obligations—so the software itself earns and keeps trust.