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We are all familiar with the World Wide Web. That’s what
www stands for! Also known as the internet of course. But not many
of us know that it is broken down into three parts - the Surface
Web, the Deep Web and the Dark Web. You’ve probably heard
of the third one. In a very negative way!
So, what are these three parts?
1. The Surface Web
The Surface Web is where you and I spend most of our time. Browsing
the internet through websites and social media. Internet search
engines like Google and Bing search this ‘Surface Web’
to direct you to relevant websites.
2. The Deep Web
The Deep Web is a much larger part of the internet and it is hidden
from the outside world. It comprises sites which require a username
and password to access them. The Deep Web is not indexed by the
search engines, so these websites and pages are effectively invisible
to the casual internet user.
The Deep Web includes any subscription services you may use, for
example Netflix. Intranet systems for schools, colleges, and universities
are stored here. Any service or website which requires some form
of authentication to access it is most likely stored on the Deep
Web.
3. The Dark Web
The Dark Web is a tiny part of the internet comprising just a few
thousand sites. It is a subset of the Deep Web. You need special
software to access these sites. All users and their locations are
anonymous, and all data is encrypted.
Because it is hidden away the Dark Web is the ideal place for criminals
to carry out their illegal activities, including drug and firearm
transactions. It is also the place where stolen business information
and personal details are traded. Cybercriminals store vast amounts
of this stolen information on the Dark Web. It has become a busy
marketplace where personal details and confidential business data
are sold to the highest bidder.
Email addresses, usernames and passwords which have been taken
through a Cyberattack are traded on the Dark Web. This means that
the buyers can infiltrate your company network and cause you all
sorts of problems. Last year saw a massive 62% increase in Ransomware
attacks, as a result of the pandemic.
Understanding the implications of the Dark Web for your business
is pretty scary!
But we are here to help. CNC offers a whole suite of industry standard security services designed to guard your IT systems against Hackers and Ransomware.
For example, we can help you:
- Obtain Cyber Essentials certification. This is a government
backed scheme designed to protect organisations of all sizes from
the most common online threats. Find
out more here
- Implement Two Factor Authentication, so that a username and
password alone is not sufficient to gain access to your business
systems.
If you would like further information on the full range of Security
Services which we provide please don’t hesitate to contact
us on 01273 384100 or email sales@cnc-ltd.co.uk
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