Manufacturing has always operated with a careful balance between innovation and risk. Automation, supply chain dependency, safety considerations and uptime pressure all shape how new technologies are adopted.
AI is the latest example. It offers significant gains in efficiency and insight, but it also introduces new challenges for cyber resilience.
It’s not if but when. This is a phrase that has been echoed across the cyber security industry for several years, but when it comes to ransomware the message is still not penetrating widely enough.
As we approach the holidays, our whole team would like to express thanks to our clients, partners, suppliers and friends for another year of loyalty and to send our best wishes for the New Year.
We have several exciting roles open right now, and we’re looking for people who are passionate about making an impact, love tech, and want to grow with a supportive, ambitious team.
Andy McKay, Head of IT and Cyber Security Services for Converged Communication Solutions, says that the Co-op’s reported losses give us a real window into the damage ransomware causes today.
Converged Solutions Group brings together four specialist companies under one strategic umbrella, serving over 1500 business clients.
Windows 10 goes ‘end of life’ on 14 October. With the deadline looming, many businesses will be in a bind over whether to upgrade their systems or opt to take on extended support.
One of Scotland’s largest home-grown technology businesses established, guided by seasoned CEO, Graeme Gordon. The newly created Converged Solutions Group brings together Converged Communication Solutions, IFB, Converged Rural Broadband, and Scot-Tech Fire & Security.
It has been reported that the UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple’s encryption. Andy McKay, our Head of IT & Cyber Security Services at Converged Communication Solutions, shares his view:
When it comes to cyber security, one word stands out as deceptively dangerous: “assume.”
It’s an easy trap to fall into:
“Does my cyber insurance cover that?” — “I assume so.”
“Will your IT company assist during a cyber-attack?” — “I assume so.”
“Do your employees know how to spot phishing emails?” — “I assume so.”
But here’s the truth: assumptions can lead to massive security headaches.