CommSec Cyber Security

CommSec now delivers a focused 2.5 hour, in-person Director and Board Level session designed to clarify obligations, reduce liability risk, and strengthen cyber governance at the highest level.

Contact us at sales@commsec.ie for more information #NIS2 #GRC #GDPR #Safeguardingyours

Think your email security is covered? 🔐 Think again.

In 2026, attackers use AI to craft hyper-personalised phishing, BEC, and scams that bypass traditional email defences.

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📣 New webinar announcement

Email Security in 2026, Think You Are Secure? Think Again.

📅 Tuesday, March 10th at 12pm

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#emailsecurity #safeguardingyours

Free antivirus in business environments is overly common and often inadequate ⚠️

Businesses mistakenly think they're secure with free antivirus software, but these often lack necessary visibility, control, and response capabilities.

IT Leaders read this 👇

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🚨 Announcement, new feature.

We have enhanced our Managed SOC with enterprise-grade vulnerability scanning, now included at no additional cost and delivered from our 24/7 locally operated SOC in Blanchardstown.

See more. Fix faster. Reduce risk.

Cyber News Roundup: 22/01/2026
1️⃣ Phishing: Scammers are spoofing LastPass backup alerts to steal master passwords. (BleepingComputer)
2️⃣ Compliance Risk: GDPR fines have hit €7.1bn total, with daily breach reports rising 22%. (RTÉ)
3️⃣ Zero-Day: Cisco has patched a critical flaw under active exploit.

🚨 News announcement

We have enhanced our Managed SOC with enterprise-grade vulnerability scanning, now included at no extra cost.

Delivered via the LevelBlue XDR platform with scanning powered by Tenable.

24/7. Locally operated. Human-led. 🛡️

See more. Fix faster. Reduce risk.

Cyber News Roundup – W/E 09/01/2026

🛑 Malicious Chrome extension stole AI chats.
📊 53% of execs prioritise AI gains over security.
⚠️ Grok AI under fire for deepfake abuse.

(Source: The Hacker News, TechCentral, RTÉ)
#CommSec #SafeguardingYours

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you.

To our clients, vendor partners, and everyone who follows CommSec. We truly appreciate the trust.

From all of us at CommSec, Happy New Year. We look forward to what 2026 brings.

This festive season our team is supporting Focus Ireland and helping challenge homelessness across Ireland.

We have set up a fundraiser to make a difference. Please support us and donate here: buff.ly/q3ekyjh

Let’s spread hope and help more families find stability this Christmas.

Cloud collapse: Why SMEs are at greatest risk when tech giants fail

“When tech giants stumble, everyone else gets the rough end of the stick.”
In an article for The Business Post, David McNamara argues that over-reliance on a single cloud provider leaves small and medium businesses dangerously exposed.
Read the full article here www.businesspost.ie/article/clou...

The numbers in our latest post say it all. Black Friday and Christmas bring a surge in phishing, fake retailer sites, stolen logins, and card-not-present fraud. 📈🎄

Do not let yourself become one of those statistics this year.
Slow down, double-check, and verify every payment, big or small. 🛒🔍

Cyber Round-up
London councils hit by cyber attack; services and data affected (Sky News)

Shai-Hulud malware infects 500+ npm packages, leaks secrets to GitHub (BleepingComputer)

FBI: $262M lost to ATO fraud in 2023 (The Hacker News)

#CommSec #SafeguardingYours #CyberThreats #MFA #DevSecOps

Join us tomorrow for our webinar with special guest Markus Vervier, Founder of Persistent Security, and see the Nemesis BAS platform live in action. Beyond Pen Testing. Why BAS is the Future of Security Validation
📅 Tomorrow
🕛 12.00pm GMT

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f96d09...

Week ending 21 Nov 2025:
• Cloudflare outage – a routine database permission change caused oversized config files, crashing traffic routing.
• Huge leak at Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane via Almaviva – ~2.3 TB of data
• Critical exploit in Fortinet FortiWeb (CVE‑2025‑64446) – admin takeover of WAFs

⏰ One week to go

Pen testing is vital. But Breach and Attack Simulation takes your security a step further.
Webinar: Beyond Pen Testing. Why BAS is the Future of Security
📅 25 November
🕛 12.00pm GMT

Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f96d09...

Thinking about your penetration testing strategy?
Different IT systems require different penetration testing. No one-size-fits-all when it comes to securing your digital assets. Ready to test your defences against real-world threats? ➡️ Learn more commsec.ie/services/pen...

Modern cyber attacks move quickly, and unseen vulnerabilities can create serious risk for any organisation. The right penetration testing partner delivers more than a report. You need clear findings, expert guidance, and confidence that your defences are resilient.
#PenetrationTesting

We are hosting a webinar: Beyond Pen Testing. Why Breach and Attack Simulation is the Future of Security Validation
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f96d09...
#CyberSecurity
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#NIS2Compliance

In a cyber incident, speed matters. Our expert response team acts fast to contain and eliminate threats, protecting your operations and reputation.
#IncidentResponse #CommSec #SafeguardingYours

Cybersecurity should never come down to luck.

It is about being prepared. Building good hygiene, training your staff, and keeping your organisation one step ahead.

Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween from all the team at CommSec.

#CyberSecurity #Halloween #ProactiveSecurity #SafeguardingYours

We are delighted to welcome Marcelo Villable to CommSec as our new Service Delivery Manager.
With over 13 years’ experience in IT Service Management and Governance, Marcelo brings a strong focus on stability, efficiency, and continual improvement for our clients.

Why Proactive Security Pays Off
Waiting for a breach to act is costly for your business. CommSec's managed vulnerability scanning and penetration testing uncover weaknesses before attackers do, saving you downtime, damage, and disruption.
#PenTesting #CheckScanPlus #CommSec #SafeguardingYours

📅 Windows 10’s final major update addresses 173 bugs
Microsoft has issued its final Patch Tuesday for Windows 10, fixing 173 vulnerabilities, including 2 zero-days. (zdnet.com)
#CommSec #SafeguardingYours #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #VulnerabilityManagement

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🔒 Is Your Penetration Testing Audit-Ready?

With regulatory frameworks like NIS2, DORA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 tightening their focus on technical testing, compliance is no longer optional; it's a mandate.

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The cyber threat landscape is shifting fast, and threats are not going away.
Your organisation’s resilience has never been more critical.

This is your last call to register for our live webinar with Sophos:

👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0df3f9...

Why wait until the end of the year? Now is the perfect time to safeguard against cyber attacks.

With vulnerabilities being discovered and patched every week, the window for attackers to exploit weaknesses is shrinking. Act now and schedule your next penetration test at commsec.ie/services/pen...

The game has changed. Compliance, supply chain security, and AI-driven attacks are on every agenda. Do you have the right Playbook?

Join us on 13 October at 11am for a live webinar with Sophos experts Jon Hope and Bradley Collis.

Save your seat here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0df3f9...

Cybercrime has changed. AI-driven phishing, deepfakes, and supply chain attacks are raising the stakes for IT leaders. European Cyber Security Month reminds us that awareness is the first step, but action must follow.

Safeguarding Yours – today and tomorrow.

#CyberSecMonth #ThinkB4UClick

Security is not one-and-done. CheckScan+ delivers continuous vulnerability scanning, giving you the bigger picture:
✔ Track risks over time
✔ Verify remediation success
✔ Run ad hoc scans anytime
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