A “vulnerability” has been found in the IT systems of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) following a routine review, it announced on Friday night.
Gsoc said it had alerted the Data Protection Commissioner about the issue but stressed that it had identified “no breach or loss of Gsoc information or data” as a result.
In a statement it said it routinely reviewed its IT security and as part of that process it monitors alerts from Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and technology providers.
“In recent weeks, in swift response to a NCSC General Advisory, Gsoc conducted a review of the relevant IT systems.
“This review identified a potential vulnerability and working with the NCSC and an independent IT specialist a full examination was conducted of Gsoc’s systems,” the statement said.
“This examination has identified no breach or loss of Gsoc information or data.
“The work with the NCSC continues. Gsoc takes the issue of security extremely seriously and has processes in place to deal quickly with incidents like this.
“Finally, as required, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) has been notified of the incident,” the statement concluded.
