Data security breaches are becoming a common occurrence and one frequent reason for an attack is uneducated staff. Attacks can originate from the outside by cybercriminals, but they can easily gain access to data due to staff negligence and ignorance. It is important to teach, alert and educate your staff before a data breach occurs […]
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is protecting computers, networks, software and programmes from an attack, hacks and any damage using advanced technology, effective practices and processes. Why should I worry about Cybersecurity? One of the most worrying factors of cybersecurity is the evolving and developing nature of security risks. Cyber threats are becoming a common […]
From May 2018 onwards, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply in the UK. For businesses who rely on cloud management services which involve personal data, action must be taken to ensure that they meet the regulation. Failure to do so will result in significant fines of 20 million euros or 4% of your […]
What is Patch Management? Patch management is an effective approach of managing updates applications, software and technologies. Patching repairs any system vulnerabilities to maintain security within information systems and can apply to different parts of an IT infrastructure. Why do I need Patch Management? As soon as a software, application or operating system is […]
Phishing attacks occur when hackers send fraudulent emails out to thousands of victims, in the hopes that a few will click on attachments, links or pictures contained within the email. Victims will end up providing them with sensitive information, such as bank details, passwords and PINs. Cybercriminals will use a range of different legitimate-looking emails […]
What is Malware? The term Malware is derived from malicious software and is used to describe a software that is used to steal private data, compromise company security and cause harm to a computer/network. The term Malware is used to describe a huge variety of malicious software. Comms-Byte have compiled a list of five common […]
Are you considering outsourcing your IT Support? Or thinking of moving to another IT supplier? Come across us? Here’s why we think you should choose us… We Are a Cyber Essentials Certified Organisation Comms-Byte have achieved the Government’s Cyber Essentials certification through Xyone Cyber Security Solutions. The Cyber Essentials Scheme helps to protect organisations […]
If your computer showing the following signs, it could mean that the Grim Reaper is here for your computer... Sluggish and poor activity and performance A slow computer can be time-consuming and painful to deal with. The unsteadiness of your computer may be down to hardware issues or virus problems. There are many reasons […]
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is extremely critical for all businesses. It allows a business to bounce back from a disaster within a short-time frame to ensure that it suffers the lowest lack of productivity and cost possible during a disaster. It works by replicating the critical data of a company to a hosted […]
What is a Virus? Viruses spread: they are contagious; they attack and they spread just like a cold. However, this type of virus replicates and spreads to other computers by attaching itself onto programmes, files or documents. When you open the infected file, a code is administered which begins to infect your computer. They can […]
