Cybersecurity Archives

September 17, 2023

5 Proven Strategies to Cut IT Costs

In today’s business landscape, managing IT expenses efficiently is critical for organisations of all sizes. The good news is that there are several proven strategies that can help you cut IT costs without compromising the quality of your services. In this blog post, we’ll explore five strategies that can make a significant impact on your […]

September 13, 2023

Why Identity & Access Management is a Key Part of Cybersecurity

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity stands as a paramount concern for both businesses and individuals. The ever-present threat of cyberattacks, including data breaches and malware incursions, can result in substantial financial losses. These attacks originate from diverse vectors, including the everyday cloud tools we rely on. The average employee now engages with a staggering 36 […]

July 3, 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 […]

March 8, 2023

Making Sense of Vulnerability Management

Making Sense of Vulnerability Management 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. It’s estimated that about 93% of corporate networks […]

February 21, 2023

Why small businesses need to take Cyber Security seriously.

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 same month, 10 million JD Sports customers’ personal data was compromised in another breach. Data privacy expert and solicitor, Lauren Wills-Dixon, […]

October 5, 2022

Insider Threats

Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them Here at Commstec, we believe that one of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company network and data. This would be via a login or other […]