HOW TO HIRE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a cybersecurity consultant in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A cybersecurity consultant in Ireland costs €500–€2,000 per day, typically around €1,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a cybersecurity consultant in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers cybersecurity consultant work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — training and Awareness — A significant part of cybersecurity involves educating staff about best practices.
- How does consultant's experience change the price?A senior person finishes in less time than a junior one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the project change the price?The more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services required change the price?Finish quality is where most of the price difference lives. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Incident Response Planning — in the event of a cybersecurity incident, having a solid response plan is crucial — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a cybersecurity consultant job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers cybersecurity consultant work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — training and Awareness — A significant part of cybersecurity involves educating staff about best practices.
A good answer: A senior person finishes in less time than a junior one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Finish quality is where most of the price difference lives. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Incident Response Planning — in the event of a cybersecurity incident, having a solid response plan is crucial — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a cybersecurity consultant job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — risk Assessment — A cybersecurity consultant evaluates your organisation's vulnerabilities by conducting a thorough risk assessment.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the cybersecurity consultant starts, and an itemised invoice after — network Security Setup — implementing security measures for network infrastructure, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Getting the quote right
- Consultant's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one.
- Complexity of the project — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong.
- Specific services required — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives.
- Complexity of your IT infrastructure — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: consultant's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong
- They will not talk about it: specific services required — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives
- A price for the cybersecurity consultant before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the cybersecurity consultant has begun
What a cybersecurity consultant costs: €500–€2,000 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Security audit and Incident response planning each carry their own band. Cybersecurity Consultant price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Cybersecurity consultants near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstConsultant's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one — that is what the cybersecurity consultant is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the project — the more pieces involved, the more there is to go wrong — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific services required — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of your IT infrastructure — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the cybersecurity consultant is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, urgency of the security needs — an emergency call-out costs more than a booked visit.
- Risk Assessment
- A cybersecurity consultant evaluates your organisation's vulnerabilities by conducting a thorough risk assessment.
- Incident Response Planning
- In the event of a cybersecurity incident, having a solid response plan is crucial.
- Training and Awareness
- A significant part of cybersecurity involves educating staff about best practices.
- Security Audit
- A comprehensive review of existing cybersecurity measures to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- Compliance Consultation
- Guidance on meeting specific regulatory requirements related to data protection and cybersecurity.
- Employee Training
- Conducting workshops and training sessions to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a cybersecurity consultant: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the consultant's experience, the complexity of the project, and the specific services required. For example, a comprehensive security audit may be more expensive than a simple consultation.
The duration of a consultation can range from a few hours for an initial assessment to several days for more extensive projects such as audits or policy development. It's best to discuss your needs with the consultant to get a clearer timeline.
While general cybersecurity professionals can handle many tasks, hiring a specialist may be necessary for more complex issues or compliance requirements. Specialists often have certifications and deeper expertise in specific areas of cybersecurity.
Many consultants offer emergency services, but availability can vary. It's advisable to contact consultants directly to inquire about their response times and whether they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, booking multiple services at once can often lead to cost savings, as many consultants provide package deals or discounts for comprehensive projects. Discuss your needs upfront to explore bundled options.
While cybersecurity consultants cover a broad range of services, they typically do not engage in physical security measures or hardware installations unless specified. Their focus is primarily on digital security and risk management.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — COMPUTER PROGRAMMER — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only