As a small business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of the increasing risk of cyber attacks. However, you may also have some concerns and objections about getting Cyber Essentials certified. It’s understandable that you may have some reservations, but it’s important to consider the many benefits that certification can bring to your business. … Read more
Small businesses in the UK are facing an increased risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks. As a result, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. One effective solution is the UK government-backed scheme, Cyber Essentials. It is designed to be easy to implement and provides a set of basic but … Read more
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for small businesses in the United Kingdom. With over 5.7 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the country, these businesses play a vital role in the economy. Unfortunately, small businesses are at a higher risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks. In fact, according to the UK government’s Cyber … Read more
The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical. VoIP allows companies to stay in contact with customers and … Read more
One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in your network, risk increases. But add too many security gates, and productivity can dwindle. It’s a fine balance between the two, but one you can achieve. Organizations need to recognize the importance of both. And … Read more
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing and improving operations. Much of how a business operates depends on technology. So, it makes sense to look to your IT for areas of optimization. A year-end technology … Read more
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of security incidents happen due to stolen or weak passwords. Additionally, employees continue to neglect the basics of good cyber hygiene. For example, 61% of workers use the same password for multiple platforms. And … Read more
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work. According to Microsoft, mobile devices make up about 60% of the endpoints in a company … Read more
Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed. User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of … Read more
Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months later? Maybe you didn’t pay attention to the storage capacity and ran out of space. Or you may have glossed over memory and experienced constant freeze-ups. An investment in a new PC isn’t something you want to do lightly. Doing … Read more