DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM Qualification MANAGED EXTENDED DETECTION AND RESPONSE SERVICE

The vision of this service is to effectively and consistently have the capability to unify the cyber incident response across multiple HSE organisational constructs. This allows HSE to have defined centralised management and accountability for handling cyber incidents within the HSE. Expected benefits include but not limited to; • Improved ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity events. • Improved resilience against cyber-attacks. • Alignment with the cyber defence strategy. • Enables the business to deliver on the wider eHealth strategy The key components of the Managed Extended Detection and Response service are: 1. Proactively detect and respond to potential security threats before they can cause significant harm to the HSE 2. Minimize the risk of data breaches and other security incidents by identifying and responding to potential security threats in a timely manner 3. Improve the HSE's cybersecurity posture, enhance the organization’s ability to protect sensitive data and comply with relevant regulations 4. Provide regular reporting and communication to stakeholders on the current state of the organization's cybersecurity posture. This helps ensure that all stakeholders are aware of any potential threats and are taking appropriate action to mitigate them