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Tech worker says he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given access at top cybersecurity company
2026-04-10
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
Computer engineer Cian Ó Laoi told the Workplace Relations Commission that Edgescan reprimanded him after he raised concerns about a tech firm with Israeli links having high-level access to its servers. He is pursuing claims of whistleblower penalisation and constructive dismissal against BCC Risk Advisory Ltd, trading as Edgescan. The company is contesting the complaints, and the hearing before adjudication officer Penelope McGrath was adjourned until Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tech worker says he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given access at top cybersecurity company. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2 July Other
- May 2023 Other
- July 2024 Other
- 31 July Other
- 19 September 2024 Other
- 21 September Other
- Monday 23 September Other
- 8 October Other
- 30 October Other
- 2026-04-10 Publication
Why: This was because Edgescan had "clients of national security importance" and there were "strongly documented links between the Israeli tech sector and Unit 8200," he wrote in the letter — a reference to Israeli military intelligence. CNI source report
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