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CommSec: Your 24×7 Cyber Security Partner. We provide real-time threat monitoring, expert consulting, and proactive security testing to protect your business. From Managed SOC services to compliance support (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001) and pen testing
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.
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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...
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In a cyber incident, speed matters. Our expert response team acts fast to contain and eliminate threats, protecting your operations and reputation.
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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.
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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.
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📅 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)
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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.
Book your test online today and get audit-ready with confidence.
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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.
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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
👉 Book your free scan and demo today: commsec.ie/services/che...
Cyber attacks are inevitable. On 13 October at 11am, join CommSec and Sophos experts Jon Hope and Bradley Collis as they reveal the latest threat insights and demonstrate how MDR delivers 24/7 resilience.
📅 Register now and secure your seat: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0df3f9...
NIS2 will be transposed into Irish law within 13 weeks under the new National Cyber Security Bill.
Stronger rules on governance, reporting, and supply chain security are coming. Time to get ready.
Need a gap assessment or advice? Get in touch with us today.
Read more: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Yesterday we co-hosted a CISO Roundtable Lunch with our partner CrowdStrike in Dublin.
Education is a growing target for cyber threats, and the discussion focused on resilience, incident response, and the challenges ahead.
Collaboration is key to safeguarding organisations in today’s digital world
Cyber security is not just about tools.
CheckScan+ is powered by CREST-certified analysts who validate every scan.
No false positives. Just results you can trust.
👉 Meet our team: commsec.ie/team-members/
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CrowdStrike’s 2025 report shows 52% of exploited vulnerabilities are tied to initial access.
Patch early. Patch often.
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🚨 Browsers are the next big blindspot in enterprise security.
Malicious extensions, add-ons, and hijacked sessions are already being used by attackers like Scattered Spider to bypass controls.
🔎 Read the full blog and request your free external risk assessment: commsec.ie/when-the-bro...
Cyber attacks are inevitable. Resilience is your best defence.
📅 13 October | 11am
🎯 Live webinar with CommSec & Sophos
👉 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0df3f9...
CyberSafeKids’ Report key findings include: 1 in 3 encountered harmful content, up to 73% of teens don't inform parents of online troubles, and most believe parents can't see their activities. We support CyberSafeKids via education and awareness initiatives. www.cybersafekids.ie/report2025/
02.09.2025 09:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0NIS2, DORA, and ISO27001 compliance should not be a maze. We guide you through every step, giving you clarity, confidence, and audit-ready documentation.
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Too many vulnerabilities, not enough time? CheckScan+ is our fully managed vulnerability scanning service that cuts through the noise and focuses your team on what really matters.
We find the risks. You fix what matters.
👉 Free scan and demo of CheckScan+: commsec.ie/services/che...
🚨 CrowdStrike reports that 81% of interactive intrusions are malware-free — relying on legitimate tools to evade detection. Antivirus alone is not enough.
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Cybersecurity Round-up | W/E 14 Aug 2025
1️⃣ FortiSIEM flaw (CVE-2025-25256) actively exploited. Patch now. (The Cyber Express)
2️⃣ N-able N-central zero-days exploited. Added to CISA KEV list. (BleepingComputer)
3️⃣ Surge in Fortinet VPN brute-force attacks — possible zero-day. (BleepingComputer)
Your business deserves more than off-the-shelf security tools. At CommSec, we partner with you to create a tailored strategy that fits your industry, compliance needs, and budget. Because protecting your business means understanding it first.
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Extortion-only ransomware attacks have doubled in a year. Criminals do not always need encryption to hold you to ransom. Know the risks.
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Voice phishing is now one of the most effective entry points for attackers.
H1 2025 already exceeds all vishing activity from 2024.
Human error is being exploited at scale.
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In this episode of The Cyber Cookie, CommSec Founder David McNamara answers your questions on EU rules, resilience, and the real impact of today’s security controls.
Listen now and stay ahead: commsec.ie/podcast/
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