Reasons Why Anti-Virus Isn’t Enough

Reasons why a traditional anti-virus is not enough As a business owner, you may think that having antivirus software is enough to protect your company from cyber threats. However, there are several reasons why traditional antivirus solutions are not sufficient to safeguard your business from the latest cyber-attacks. Here are the reasons why: Cybercriminals use sophisticated methods to launch attacks, such as zero-day attacks and malware. A zero-day attack is a type of cyber-attack that exploits a vulnerability that is...

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What is Co-Managed IT And Will Your Business Benefit From It?

What is Co-Managed IT? Managing the resources of your company can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to IT. From hardware to team members’ salaries, IT costs can quickly add up, leaving you with limited resources to allocate. As a Managed IT Service Provider, we at Commercial Networks Ltd understand the delicate balancing act of toeing the budget line while investing money into your IT infrastructure. We offer a wide range of services, including MDR, EDR, 365, 365 backups,...

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What Is The Best Phone/VoIP System For Your Business?

3CX In today’s fast-paced business world, having a reliable and cost-effective phone system is crucial to success. That’s where the 3CX phone system comes in. It’s a software-based phone system that provides businesses with a flexible and efficient way to manage their telephony services. With no cost per extension, billed on simultaneous calls, integration with CRM systems and Office 365, and a phone app, the 3CX phone system is perfect for businesses of all sizes. Plus, with full management by...

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Password Strength and Why It’s So Important?

Use Our Password STRENGTH Checker! In today’s digital world, passwords play a critical role in keeping your personal information safe. A weak password can be easily hacked, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, and other cybercrimes. That’s why it’s essential to understand the importance of password strength and how to create a secure password that can’t be cracked. In this webpage, we’ll cover everything you need to know about password strength and provide you with tools and tips on...

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We Support Local Events: Find Us in the Programme of ‘Wonderland Dreams’ Stoke On Trent

Wonderland Dreams A musical adaption of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, Alice in Wonderland. Written by Stoke-on-Trent based performer and children’s entertainer, Paul Brammer, and performed by Stoke Amateur Theatre Society. Wonderland Dreams by Sam Cope About The Event Commercial Networks Ltd is proud to support the upcoming musical production of “Wonderland Dreams” Stoke-On-Trent. Our company is featured in the programme/booklet, which will be distributed to all attendees. The musical is set to take place on Friday, May 12th and promises...

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Why Your Company Needs A Good Managed IT Service Provider?

Commercial Networks Ltd. What is a Managed IT Service? We are a provider of Managed IT Services based in Stoke On Trent but provide support across the whole of the UK. We help businesses manage their technology infrastructure effectively and efficiently. Our Managed IT Services offer a comprehensive suite of IT solutions, including network monitoring, maintenance, and support, data backup and recovery, cybersecurity, and cloud computing services. By partnering with us for Managed IT Services, businesses can benefit from expert...

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Commercial Networks University

Our new training page has launched and it offers comprehensive training on the latest Office 365 tools, online safety practices, and general tech tips to help users maximise their technology use and stay safe while working in the digital world. The training material is designed to be interactive, engaging and easy to understand, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity with Office 365 or stay safe online, our new training page...

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Have you had your data exposed?

Make Sure Your Router is Secure There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life. And can have costly consequences for individuals. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple. Cybercriminals breach about 4,800 websites every month with form jacking code. It has become all too common to hear of a large hotel chain or social media company exposing customer data. Hackers can breach...

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Conditional Access Implementation Advantages

Passwords have been around forever, there has always been a major source of security concern around using them thou. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to weak or stollen passwords. Many employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene as they do not understand the risks. For example, 61% of employees will use the same password for multiple websites and systems used in a business. And 43% of employees have admitted to sharing their passwords with others....

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Small and Medium Businesses Are Attacked three times more than Larger Ones

Do you feel your more secure because your a small to medium business ? Maybe your thinking you have nothing that a hacker would want ? Why would they even know about your business ? A new report from a cyber security firm called Barracuda Networks crushes this. Their report analysed millions of emails across thousands of organisations just like yours. It discovered hat the small companies have a lot to worry about when it comes to IT security. Barracuda...

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Why Printer Security Should be a Concern And Our Top Tips To Improve Security

Printing devices are overlooked when it comes to security. The reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information. Your printer security is probably the last thing you think you need to consider with cybercriminals. But the truth is very different. You secure your email your devices and as such the printer becomes the weakest link. A bit like your home you protect the front with a solid front door but then leave your windows open around the...

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