The technology research and consulting firm Gartner recently published a report detailing seven cybersecurity trends CISOs should be aware of. In brief, the seven trends provide advice about how companies can implement a cybersecurity strategy. Gartner analysts point out that cybersecurity is... Read More
Category: IT Security
What Is Microsoft Endpoint And Why Your Business Needs It
Is Microsoft 365 the gift that keeps on giving? If your company has a distributed workforce and wants to bolster your cybersecurity fortress with cloud solutions, then yes it is. Microsoft Endpoint Manager means you can secure every device on your... Read More
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Latest Hacking Techniques To Watch Out For
Surveys indicate that a large percentage of SMEs are blasé about cybercrime. That could be costly. Even if you don't have a budget to install a boatload of cyber defence technologies, you can prevent a data breach by knowing the... Read More
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5 Tips To Securing Your Business Email Accounts
Securing your business email accounts goes a long way to preventing a data security breach. For business owners, email security should be a priority in your cybersecurity strategy. The number of high-profile data breaches over the last few years is... Read More
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Get Ready For Next Microsoft 365 Security Update
Microsoft recently announced plans to change the default setting in Office 365 in April 2022. The update is designed to help improve protection against hackers. However, it’s expected that the next Microsoft 365 security update settings will be imposed by default... Read More
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Attention: Hackers Dropping Malware in Microsoft Team Chats
Apologies if the title is somewhat alarmist, but I wanted to bring your attention to an important cybersecurity issue. It was recently discovered that malicious actors are dropping malicious malware in Microsoft Teams chats. The malware is a type of... Read More
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Microsoft Warns: Do Not To Ignore Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is not everyone’s favourite way of logging into business applications and private accounts, but it is a necessary burden. We appreciate MFA is another level of complexity - and probably conflicts with your privacy interests - but... Read More
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Is Your Business A Ransomware Target?
Touch wood, but we’re pleased to announce that none of our clients has been the victim of ransomware. Along with everybody else, they have been the target but not a victim. To answer the title question: yes, your business is... Read More
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Is Your IT Support Team Accountable For A Data Breach?
Cybercrime is so prominent in the digital age that companies are obligated to implement solutions that effectively prevent, or reduce the risk, of a data breach. Due to a lack of in-house expertise, most businesses turn to cybersecurity specialists for... Read More
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How To Reduce Threat Of Ransomware In Microsoft 365
With the growing risk of businesses suffering a data breach, it makes sense to take advantage of the array of security tools in Microsoft 365 or at least sense check what your IT Support Team and those responsible for IT... Read More
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10 Cloud Security Tools Compared
Migrating to the cloud appears to be inevitable for most UK businesses. Understandably, there are some reservations about security. Knowing which tools you need is a good starting point to alleviate these concerns. Cloud security tools provide your business network... Read More
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IT Security Strategies: Solving The Cybersecurity Conundrum
For many small-to-medium-sized businesses in the UK, 2020/21 has been a time of upheaval and transition. The adoption of digital technologies has been essential. It was a case of digital or die. However, the rapid transition has left numerous businesses... Read More
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Microsoft Users Warned About A “Huge Uptick” In Office 365 Spearphishing Attacks
Microsoft recently issued a warning to businesses - cybercriminals are using spearphishing attacks to steal sensitive data. The software company said there has been a “huge uptick” in spearphishing attacks this year. In a recent incident, Threat Post reported that emails made... Read More
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Migrating To The Cloud? Make Sure Your Strategy Is Bang On!
Migrating to the cloud has been a growing trend over the last decade. The global pandemic inevitably expedited the switch. Companies still searching for solutions that help them navigate life in the post-pandemic world, will inevitably opt for the cloud... Read More
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How Cloud Software Improves Productivity
Leveraging the most effective and economical IT solutions is a must for today’s businesses. Practically everything is going online. We're even on the brink of paying for goods and services with digital currencies. For businesses to meet the fast-changing demands... Read More
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Is Microsoft 365 Backed-Up?
Data backup is a critical process for disaster recovery and business continuity. So important, in fact, that it is wise to be informed whether Microsoft 365 is backed up. The short answer to the title question is yes and no.... Read More
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IT Support Essentials When Relocating Offices
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused upheaval in virtually every facet of life. In the aftermath of the lockdown slowdown, businesses are still searching for solutions that enable them to navigate the “new normal” and plan for the future. Peaks and... Read More
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How To Protect Data In The Cloud
The fallout of a year-long pandemic has changed the outlook for numerous businesses. A report published by McKinsey suggests companies have to “get real” about a hybrid workplace. Yet one question gnaws at IT managers and C-Suite executives. How do... Read More
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Are Your Employees Accessing Your Business Network On Personal Devices?
Personal devices have permeated the workplace and become intertwined with business operations. Consequently, securing your employees’ personal smartphones, laptops and tablets should be a priority for IT security chiefs. Deloitte estimate around 90% of UK employees owns a smartphone. Moreover,... Read More
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The New Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PC Service: What Is It?
You may, or may not, have heard the murmurings about Microsoft’s new Cloud PC - Windows 365. It’s been quietly rolled out to business users with a minimal amount of fanfare. Windows 365 has been in the making since 2013 apparently... Read More