Irish organisations are facing an increasingly complex operational landscape. Rising energy costs, the need for sustainable business practices, and stringent EU regulations, such as the Cyber Resilience Act, are making companies rethink their strategies. Part of the answer to these challenges lies in the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT). By leveraging IoT […]
Businesses and public sector organisations in Ireland (or globally!) face increasing pressures to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and deliver on sustainability targets. Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are crucial for addressing these challenges. IoT provides the connectivity infrastructure that enables smart operations across manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, urban infrastructure, and many other sectors of the […]
In a world where cybersecurity threats are ever evolving and increasingly sophisticated, businesses of all sizes need robust solutions to protect their networks. However, these solutions have traditionally been costly and complex. WatchGuard is changing that tradition with the launch of its new ThreatSync+ Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution. This groundbreaking, 100% Cloud-native solution […]
The sophistication and volume of cyber-attacks continue to increase over time. Those charged with defending against attacks in the ever-changing threat landscape are engaged in an ongoing defensive endeavour. At the same time that attacks have increased in numbers and complexity, the ramifications of being breached have also gone up, with the financial and reputation […]
Cyberattacks have become more numerous and dangerous, with attackers frequently infiltrating computer systems, stealing information, and disrupting critical infrastructure such as electricity or healthcare. These disruptions can be devastating, as evidenced by the ransomware attack against the Irish Health Services Executive (HSE) network on May 14, 2021, which resulted in a months-long nationwide shutdown of […]
People are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, not because they lack intelligence or vigilance but because cybercriminals exploit our curiosity and trust to trick us into doing things we shouldn’t. We all make mistakes! Phishing and social engineering attacks prey on our human traits, often tricking even the most tech-savvy people into […]
The NIS2 Directive, adopted by the EU in January 2022, requires all member states to implement its provisions into national law by October 17, 2024. Only two EU states enacted legislation in time to meet this deadline, and Ireland was not one of them. Although the delay in legislation in Ireland may provide some breathing […]
Impress Your Clients and Improve Security with Augmentt’s 100-Point Security Audit Your clients may not be mechanics, but they understand the importance of regular inspections for their cars. The same goes for their IT environments. With Augmentt’s 100-point security inspection, you can deliver a comprehensive report on your client or prospect’s Microsoft 365 setup. This […]
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, securing Microsoft 365 environments has become increasingly challenging for MSPs. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) stands as the most effective defence against account breaches and greatly reduces the risk of unauthorised access. However, Microsoft’s deprecation of Entra ID Legacy MFA and the limitations of security defaults, such as 90-day token lifetimes and […]