The Defence Forces have deployed nearly 850 personnel to 48 HSE sites, including hospitals, to help restore IT services after the devastating May 14 cyberattack. Members of the army, air, and naval services were deployed, 837 personnel in total, including to Cork University Hospital (CUH), a Defence Forces spokesperson said. A Defence Forces spokesperson told the Irish Examiner: "Personnel from 1 Brigade Communication and Information Services Company and the naval service deployed to Cork University Hospital." These teams have up to five members, and provide specialised support, including reimaging of computers and laptops. Non-technical support and assistance were also provided to the HSE, the Defence Forces spokesman said.

Source: Irish Examiner July 10, 2021 15:56 UTC