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In April 2023, the NCSC and its Cyber Essentials delivery partner IASME will update the technical requirements for Cyber Essentials and its certification process. This update is part of a regular review of the scheme’s technical controls, ensuring that it continues to help UK organisations guard against the most common...

Data: one of the most important and valuable assets of any business is data.   As companies grow and develop, they may see themselves amassing increasing volumes of data and attention turns to how best to manage, store and protect that data. From on-site data centres to hybrid cloud architectures, keeping...

Update to Microsoft Teams … The modern workplace continues to evolve and become increasingly more digital by the very week, including an emphasis on cloud-based software and systems. With the world becoming more interconnected, the need to collaborate seamlessly with teams, and those that aren’t in your organisation, is becoming...

Move From Russian Built Kaspersky to the World’s No.1 Sophos Intercept X Many SMEs continue to take an active approach to their cyber security, utilising various products and services available to ensure their organisation is protected in the best way possible. However, with several SMEs using Russian Kaspersky Antivirus products,...

Communication is essential in any business …  Whatever sector you find yourself in, there is always one clear and pronounced theme that will continue to dominate meeting rooms! Communication Whether that is between teams and workforces, or with clients and customers, the importance of good and efficient communication is absolutely...

Benchmark your IT and find out how you can increase the success of your business with our network audit! With many SMEs looking to make marked improvements over the coming year, IT is no longer about providing easy data storage and enabling the fast sharing of files, it is now...

Backups simply aren’t enough anymore – here’s why your business needs to explore air-gapping and the importance of immutability… Gone are the days when a simple backup will protect your organisation from cyberattacks, leaving I.T. professionals searching for the best way to protect their precious files and data.  Data can...

The importance of protecting your organisation is more paramount now, than ever. Cyberattacks are now so common, recent reports show that hackers attack a computer every 39 seconds!  Cybersecurity is important because it protects all categories of data from theft and damage, including sensitive customer information.  This includes sensitive data,...

So, why do you need a firewall this year? A firewall monitors network traffic. Data coming in and our of your system creates opportunities for threats to compromise your operations. With the help of your IT support team you can manage your protection levels based on what comes in and...

What’s new? Meetings and calling Microsoft teams have added speaker attribution to live captions, so that you can see who is speaking along with exactly what it is they are saying. This helps to assist you to fully grasp what they are saying and makes meetings more memorable and understandable...