Most companies have taken advantage of the “as a service” models found just about everywhere you look. They’ve moved part, if not all of their services to cloud providers like...
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Data is one of the most valuable assets for modern businesses. Yet, a shocking number of companies underestimate the risks of data loss: studies show that 60% of businesses close...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UKs only technical authority for cyber incidents. It is an organisation of the government that forms part of the GCHQ and offers...
With 2022 well underway, now is the time for UK businesses, especially SMEs, to take stock of emerging security threats and the shift in how we approach cyber‑resilience. As...
We all know that cloud services are becoming pivotal to futureproofing a business. They’re easy, affordable, (mostly) secure, reliable, resilient and scalable. The chances are...
An “Insider” is a person within the boundaries of a company that has access to company systems and resources. They could be an employee, a contractor, a vendor or even a customer...
Recently, I sat in on an interesting webinar with former black hat hacker, Hector Monsegur and the CTO of Pure Storage, a US data storage company with revenues of more than $1.5...
Apple Macs have historically always been seen as more secure than Windows devices, with many people believing that their in-built security leaves them all but impenetrable to...
If we asked you what it meant to you to protect your online privacy, most people would immediately think of the searches they carry out or the websites they visit. It goes much...
While home and hybrid working continues to grow in popularity, remote working has had to step aside from the spotlight temporarily. As further Coronavirus restrictions are lifted...
The events of the past two years have shaped us in countless ways, some positive and others with devastating effect. One thing is for sure though, it has forever changed the way...
Phishing is a subject that we have written about several times before on this blog. However, as reported cases of UK cyberattacks continue to rise, and phishing attempts remain...
Whilst implementing Azure Virtual Desktop can provide your business with all sorts of cyber security gains, there are several areas you’ll need to pay close attention to if you...
Security can be complicated at times. Other times it couldn't be any more simple. Passwords are the first line of defence when securing your personal information online, or...
Since the pandemic turned the world upside down, many businesses had to quickly adopt remote-working technology, like Azure Virtual Desktop: Microsoft’s desktop virtualisation...
Virtual desktops are by no means a new concept. They’ve been around for a number of years.Microsoft are not the only provider of virtual desktop services with healthy competition...
In today’s world, it comes as no surprise that many businesses will see their data as one of their most prized assets. You are not alone. Cyber criminals feel exactly the same way...
As the world was thrust into chaos following the outbreak of coronavirus, in order to survive, businesses needed to find flexible working solutions. As the era of remote and...
Since its inception in 2014, Cyber Essentials has arguably become the leading Cyber Security certification for small and medium sized businesses in the UK. The 5 technical...
As we begin to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have settled firmly into the era of hybrid work. Your team are no longer tied to the office or even their...
This week, we were honoured to be supporting the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards, postponed by 15 months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As sponsor of the category for Best Use of...
Moving offices—even if it’s just down the hall—can be a surprisingly complex process for your IT infrastructure. Hidden inside every move are dozens of small tasks, each with the...
Offices are slowly reopening, but daily video-conferencing isn’t going away. After adapting to online meetings, businesses are continuing virtual collaboration, especially for...
There is a fair expectation that sophisticated security software should provide 100% protection from phishing scams, but I am afraid we have some bad news for you.
Now more than ever, we need to be aware of scammers and their persistent attempts to steal our passwords. The most common method for this is known as Phishing, and if you are not...
We’ve all seen the headlines recently.
Did you know that when video calls were first launched back in the 70’s that they were a commercial failure?
Recent disruptions to your regular work routine have probably seen you getting to grips with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
A cluttered mind makes for a cluttered desk, and visual chaos feeds mental chaos – it’s a perpetual loop. While our minds don’t have an ’emptiable’ recycling bin, we can...