Marc Walker, Author at Commstec

31 July 2023

Security breaches in Smart Factories.

Smart factories are playing an increasingly pivotal role in industries’ journey towards digitisation and Industry 4.0. These connected facilities, intertwined with the cloud and the internet, offer an array of communicative advantages. However, the very network connectivity that brings these benefits also opens up a broader surface area vulnerable to digital attacks. Consequently, smart factories […]

12 July 2023

What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?

What is Zero-Click Malware and how Do You Fight It? In today’s increasingly connected landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks to individuals and organisations alike, and one such threat gaining prominence is zero-click malware. This insidious form of malware requires no user interaction and can silently compromise devices and networks. One […]

Cyber Essentials Certified IT Support Sheffield

3 July 2023

Adopting a Defence-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy

Advantages of Adopting a Defence-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks. Protecting sensitive data and systems requires a comprehensive approach that goes well beyond a single security solution. This is where a […]

30 June 2023

Smart Factories and Cyber Security

Between them the names “Industry 4.0” and “Smart Factory” cover the technologies that are remodeling the way manufacturing functions. Industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart and self-learning machines, advanced analytics, robotics, and cognitive computing all fall […]

26 May 2023

Why you need an independent IT Consultant.

An independent IT consultant delivers many benefits to a company of any size as they are a true specialist. Claude Lévi-Strauss, a distinguished intellectual (not to be confused with the denim brand), once aptly said, “An expert knows all the answers – if you ask the right questions.” This holds especially true when navigating your […]

24 April 2023

Planning your IT for growth

Planning Your IT For Growth Business growth is an inherent expectation for most enterprises, even in a dynamic city like Sheffield. Preparing for that expansion is crucial, particularly in areas where swift implementation may be hindered by time and cost constraints. A prime example is Information Technology. Early establishment of robust IT support, coupled with […]

8 March 2023

Vulnerability Management: Your 6 Step Protection Process

Vulnerability management is something all businesses need to consider within their IT strategy, but the majority don’t. When software companies push new updates, there are often weaknesses in the code that hackers can find and exploit. Software makers then address the vulnerabilities with a security patch. This cycle continues with each new software or hardware update that is released. […]

6 March 2023

Network as a Service

We have talked about Software as a Service (SaaS) in earlier blogs, but there are other “as-a-Service” models that all allow businesses to access networking capabilities without having to invest in expensive hardware or infrastructure. Network as a Service (NaaS) is a cloud computing service model that enables users to consume network resources and achieve […]

21 February 2023

Cyber Security for Small Business: The need to take the threat seriously

In this article we will explain why cyber security for small business is a topic being talked about more and more. Recent headlines have highlighted a surge in cyberattacks against prominent public-facing companies. On January 10th, 2023, Royal Mail fell victim to a LockBit ransomware attack that compromised its systems. Towards the end of the […]

30 January 2023

Back up, back up, back up – we can’t say it often enough.

Last month we looked at why a Cloud First strategy is the best way to make sure your data is stored securely and is easily accessible. The last link in the chain to effective cloud computing is backing up regularly. In even a small business documents are created, modified, and removed daily so having the […]