You will most likely have seen the term “Cyber Security” appearing in headlines across social media and news outlets. Now, this is not a new concept however has increasingly played a more significant role in how businesses operate. But what exactly is cyber security and how important are good cyber security practices for your business?
When it comes to server hosting, businesses and organisations have several options to choose from. This includes shared hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), cloud hosting, and dedicated servers. Among these options, dedicated servers are often considered the gold standard for businesses that require high performance, security, and reliability. In this blog, we will explore the
We are now heading into the second month of 2023 and already several cyber attacks have taken place. There have been reports of multiple major ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are when an individual or business's system is breached resulting in their data being stolen. This data is then encrypted leaving the user locked out of their
Firstly, we would like to wish you a (belated) Happy New Year and hope you've had a good start to 2023. We would like to start the year off with an update on Datacentreplus and our plans for 2023! Our Plan As part of our commitment to providing excellent customer service, we are continually reviewing
With Christmas and the new year on the horizon, the team at Datacentreplus would like to reflect on the year and discuss our plans for 2023. Firstly, we would like to thank all our customers for being with us at Datacentreplus during a somewhat challenging year. From the extreme heatwave of the summer to the
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
With winter on its way, keeping our data centre at the correct temperature is crucial to maintaining and ensuring that the infrastructure and servers inside are running at the optimal level. In this blog, we will cover why this is so important and how our engineers at Datacentreplus manage this. Why is temperature so important?
Data Centres are important because they contain an organisation's most critical data and assets. These servers take up a lot of energy as we rely on them to execute specific tasks for a business and to manage their large volumes of data 24/7. Because they consume a lot of power to keep businesses running, the
With the United Kingdom announcing an 80-per cent mega hike in gas & electricity bills, to go alongside the dramatic worsening of the cost-of-living crisis all before winter the country is set to see a huge tightening of its financial belt. So how does this impact the wider country and industries? From our perspective and
Cyber security awareness month may have ended but at Datacentreplus we understand the real threat this poses. With the threat of cyber attacks growing by the day implementing a few basic cyber security measures can help to reduce the chances of a successful cyber attack. Here is a basic checklist to get you started on
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
Phishing is when someone sends you fraudulent texts or emails in order to steal information including credit card details and login credentials. The attacker pretends to be someone you know so you're more likely to click on the email or text in order to entice you to reveal personal information. Phishing scams are always increasing
Since the pandemic, many companies have changed the landscape of their business to become more digital. As a result of this businesses started building or updating their own sites. This has led them to look at their hosting solution. Deciding how to host your site can be a complex decision. This article will outline why
Companies facing cyber security issues seem to be becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the news lately. With attacks like this, it's important to share as much information as possible to ensure other companies don’t fall victim. Businesses can be reluctant to share this information so it's important to share this. In this article, we
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
The Cloud can be a complex topic, certainly when it comes to hosting. That is why we have put together an introduction to Cloud Hosting to help you work out whether Cloud Hosting is right for you. What is Cloud Hosting Cloud hosting is when a site or application utilises “the cloud” which is hosted
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
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.
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
For Mental Health Week this year, we're raising awareness of the influence of loneliness on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it. Some people are at higher risk of feeling lonelier than others. But there are things we can all do to cope with loneliness and prevent some of
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