Tag: Data Protection

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Tips on how to protect your data

You should always protect your data, no matter how big or small your business is. Advice on this subject is crucial as you want to keep sensitive personal information secure and safe.  One of the best things to do would be to download a VPN and antivirus software. It is also important to always back

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How to create a strong password

Often the biggest weakness in a business’s cyber security defence strategy is as simple as weak passwords. A strong password can help boost your cyber security measures. Once compromised this can provide a direct route into your accounts departments or company systems. This is undetectable and could be potentially business critical and costly. Implementing a

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Cyberattack – Some Immediate Steps To Take

Cyber-attacks are predicted to rise, meaning the overall risk of a successful attack is becoming more likely. Even with Cybersecurity measures in place, no system is completely secure so in most cases having a response procedure in place can be the best defence. Here are some of the steps we suggest taking if you suspect

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Essential Cybersecurity Tips Every Workplace Should Know About

With the workplace landscape seemingly becoming more and more digitised the need for cybersecurity measures is bigger now more than ever.  There are a number of simple steps you can take that can improve the security of your server and applications which in turn should help to reduce the likelihood of a successful cyber attack.

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Is It Safe To Work From Public Wifi?

First of all, we always recommend working from a secure wireless network with a strong router password. Without this, you’re leaving your data open to malicious attacks that could result in your personal or financial information being stolen or used. This is the danger of using public wifi as you have no control over the

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Two-Factor Authentication For Microsoft

What is two-factor authentication?  Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security when logging into an online account. Whilst there are many types of 2FA, the most popular today is software tokens, where the user instals an authentication application on their smartphone, and when prompted by the site the user is attempting to log

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Happy SysAdmin Day!

Do you ever wonder who keeps your network secure? Your computer up and running? That would be the system administrators. Day or night, rain or shine, these amazing men and women work tirelessly to prevent IT disasters from happening whatever the conditions, so it’s only natural that we have a full 24 hours dedicated especially

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Why is Firewall Protection Essential For Your Business?

What is a firewall? A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules/policies. They act as a barrier between secured internal networks and untrusted outside networks, such as the internet.  Firewalls are available

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Top Tips To Avoid Phishing Attacks

We’ve all heard horror stories about the types of phishing attacks that are out there and it seems that cybercriminals who use phishing attacks to try to part us from our personal details and our money are getting smarter by the hour. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack in which criminals attempt to

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Safer Internet Day: how to protect your data

In light of the on-going pandemic and the number of us now working remotely and using online systems to communicate and complete tasks, it has never been more important to mark Safer Internet Day and make sure our network security is up to scratch at every level (at the very least). With the continuation of

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