Modern Networks understands that for many commercial properties and medium-sized enterprises choosing the right business broadband can be confusing. After all, there are lots of things to consider such as how many users do you have, how many applications do you run, and how much data do you typically send and receive on a monthly…
Today, no one can afford to ignore the threat from cybercrime. The first step in protecting yourself from cyber threats is to understand where you are vulnerable. Next, you need a defence-in-depth approach to your security. This means training your staff to recognise and respond to common threats. You need clear processes and procedures to…
Nine out of ten successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Cybercriminals use sophisticated social engineering techniques to dupe unwary members of staff into opening malicious email attachments or clicking on bad links. According to a recent Datto survey, one in five SMBs has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. That same survey found that…
Today, more and more commercial properties are adopting smart technologies to improve energy efficiency, monitor equipment, automate routine maintenance and collect data. Similarly, Space-as-a-Service tenants’ demand access to the latest IT and telecommunications. Of course, more technology demands better safeguards against cyber-attacks. Property firms must also “take appropriate security measures” to meet data protection obligations….
Ransomware made worldwide headlines with the devastating WannaCry attack of May 2017. WannaCry cost the NHS £92 million and forced the cancellation of 19,000 medical appointments. Nevertheless, two years later, over a million computers remain vulnerable to WannaCry and similar types of malware. Anyone who thinks ransomware has gone away is very much mistaken. Massive…
August 2019, Hitchin, Herts, UK – It can be costly and frustrating to move into new commercial premises only to wait weeks for your business broadband. Modern Networks new 4G Rapid Deployment Service means you can have immediate, secure, reliable Internet access without the usual hassles and delays. A leading provider of IT and…
The WannaCry ransomware attack of May 2017 cost the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) over £100 million and the cancellation of 19,000 appointments. The ransomware also caused chaos for the French motor industry and German railways. A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) said, “The WannaCry attack was relatively unsophisticated and could have been…
Modern Networks is a leading provider of IT and telecommunications to the UK’s commercial property sector. Last week, James Tizzard, Managing Director of Modern Networks sat down with Charlie Trumpess to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the company and its clients during 2019. James explained how property companies are increasingly turning to automation, introducing…
Windows 7 has been one of the most popular operating systems ever created. However, Windows 7 is finally coming to the end of its useful life. Microsoft will stop all support, upgrades, bug fixes and security patches for Windows 7 from January 2020. Released in 2015, Windows 10 offers fast performance, better security, improved file…
