The Collaboratory at TU Dublin is an innovation, technology and industry solutions hub to provide essential supports and services to Irish start-ups and SME’s in areas of emerging technologies.
The Collaboratory is co-funded by Enterprise Ireland through the European Regional Development Fund and is located within the Learning & Innovation Centre (LINC) on the TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus.
The Collaboratory provides industry with structured and accredited training programmes, along with innovative, bespoke consultancy services and market development support solutions in the our areas of expertise, through our state-of-the-art technical facilities.
Our Areas of Expertise
- Protects computers, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage.
- Encompasses technologies and strategies to safeguard digital assets from threats like hacking, malware, and phishing.
- Essential for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital information.
- Supports business continuity by protecting customer data, intellectual property, and financial records.
- Regulatory frameworks:
• EU Cybersecurity Act: Sets standards for digital security.
• NIS Directive: Requires comprehensive security measures to prevent penalties and reputational harm.
- IoT connects physical devices (e.g., home appliances, vehicles, industrial equipment) to the internet, enabling automation, communication, and real-time monitoring.
- Benefits: Streamlines operations, reduces costs, and provides valuable real-time data for businesses.
- Risks: Increased connectivity heightens the need for robust security measures to protect against breaches.
Regulatory frameworks:
• Cyber Resilience Act (CRA):
o Sets strict cybersecurity requirements for IoT devices to ensure they are secure by design and throughout their lifecycle.
o Mandates regular security updates and vulnerability testing to mitigate risks.
o Ensures accountability for manufacturers and distributors to prevent security breaches.
• EU Cybersecurity Act: Establishes security standards for digital devices.
• GDPR compliance: Essential when IoT devices process personal data.
- Includes technologies like Machine Learning and AI for data-driven decisions and predictions.
- Applications: Enhancing efficiency, automating processes, and providing personalized experiences (e.g., fraud detection, product recommendations).
- Regulatory frameworks:
• EU AI Act: Focuses on safety, transparency, and fundamental rights.
• GDPR compliance: Required when processing personal data with AI to mitigate legal risks and maintain public trust.
- Combines technology and financial services for innovations like mobile banking, online payments, and digital currencies.
- Benefits: Faster transactions, secure financial management, and increased accessibility.
- Regulatory frameworks:
• PSD2: Ensures secure and transparent electronic payments.
• DORA: Focuses on digital operational resilience.
• Irish financial regulations protect consumers and combat financial crimes.
- Data protection safeguards personal and sensitive information from misuse or unauthorized access.
- Data governance ensures information is accurate, consistent, and efficiently managed.
- Benefits: Reliable data supports better decision-making and compliance with laws.
- Regulatory frameworks:
• GDPR: Enforces strict data handling requirements.
• Ireland’s Data Protection Act 2018: Prevents fines and reputational damage for non-compliance.