Posts by Chris Smith

Cybersecurity threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. A single attack can have devastating consequences, leading to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. This is where Cyber Essentials comes in. It’s a government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations of all sizes guard against the most common cyber threats. More information…

CSC2 has signed on to sponsor talented player Kruise Leeming. This is a fantastic partnership that brings together Wigan’s sporting excellence with CSC2’s commitment to the community. Kruise Leeming is known for his fierce tackles and dynamic play. His dedication to the sport mirrors CSC2’s commitment to excellence and resilience in their field. CSC2 recognises…

Imagine this: you walk into the office, ready to tackle a productive day, only to be greeted by a black screen. Your IT network is down, emails aren’t sending, and critical operations are grinding to a halt. IT outages can be costly and disruptive, but the good news is that many of them can be…

IT outages can be devastating for businesses. Lost productivity, frustrated customers, and potential financial repercussions are just some of the consequences. While we can’t eliminate the risk entirely, there are proactive steps you can take to significantly improve your organization’s resilience. Enter ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, two international standards that provide a framework for…

The digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and with it, the threats we face in cyberspace. While advancements in security technologies offer hope, a powerful new player has entered the field: Artificial Intelligence (AI). But is AI in cybersecurity a friend or foe? The answer, as with most things in AI, is complex and…

Cybersecurity’s arms race isn’t just about zero-day vulnerabilities and quantum encryption; it’s also a battle for the human mind. And in 2024, social engineering tactics are evolving faster than ever, morphing into sneaky bait designed to hook even the most cautious digital fish. The New Landscape: Staying Afloat – Spotting the Hooks: Remember, the best…

Remember the Domino effect? In the digital age, a single compromised supplier can topple your entire network like a Jenga tower built on toothpicks. Welcome to the era of supply chain attacks, where cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in your vendors’ defences to reach your sensitive data and systems. Why Supply Chains? The allure is undeniable. Imagine…

So 2023 has come to an end, but the digital landscape is far from slowing down. In fact, 2024 promises to be a whirlwind year for cybersecurity, with old threats evolving and new ones emerging like digital gremlins from mischievous code. So, buckle up, cyber-warriors, because it’s time to explore the trends we need to…

In the digital age, passwords are the keys to our online kingdoms. From email accounts to bank statements, and social media profiles to streaming services, our lives are increasingly locked away behind these often-neglected digital gates. But what happens when these gates are weak, flimsy, or worse, left wide open? The Grim Reality of Weak…