The Dark World of Spam & Phishing – How to Protect Yourself

We all know what spam is. No, not the tinned meat kind, but the annoying email messages that look so dodgy you might wonder how anyone could fall for these scams. However, the reality is that many people do fall victim to cybercrime originating from spam and phishing emails. Sometimes, differentiating between scam messages and legitimate […]

4 Ways Outsourcing Your IT Can Help Your Business Grow

Most small to mid-size businesses think they can or should do it all. And while this mentality may be okay in the very beginning of establishing your organisation, it will soon start to stall the growth of your company. Growth takes time and resources, but when these are spent on tasks outside of your core […]

How to Strengthen your Office 365 Spam Filtering for Security

How to Strengthen your Office 365 Spam Filtering for Security [ez-toc] Spam is not only annoying – it can be seriously dangerous for your business. While cybersecurity awareness training can do wonders to minimise risks posed by spam, it’s only one side of the coin: you also need intelligent protection in the form of a strong spam […]

3 Productivity Advantages of Using a Cloud Server

Traditionally, people would download, install and run applications on their physical machines or a physical server based somewhere in the building. With cloud computing, users can access the same type of applications through the internet, without the need to have them installed on their own PCs. In recent years, the cloud has won over a […]

Your Guide to the Cyber Essentials Certifications

If you’re interested in gauging how good your organisation’s IT security really is, you should consider applying for a Cyber Essentials certification. Read on to discover how this scheme can help you identify IT security threats and what you need to pass. What is the Cyber Essentials scheme? Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that was launched […]

What to Look for in an IT Service Provider: 3 Easy Steps

Few things are more important to your company than properly managing your systems and data. Just as you would not hand over the keys to your home to a total stranger, you shouldn’t entrust your company’s IT systems to a third party without thoroughly vetting them. So how do you go about doing this? Here […]

How to Train New Employees on Corporate Security Well

When new staff enter your organisation, you need to make your security policies a priority during the onboarding process. This way, you can ensure your company will not suffer devastating security incidents in the future. We find that one of the biggest reasons that motivates employees to bypass security measures is saving time and being […]

What is a Firewall and How to Choose the Right one for you

When a layperson is asked about cybersecurity, “firewall” is likely to be one of the first phrases that come to their mind. You might well be one of these people. But do you actually understand what a firewall does and how it protects your device and company network? That’s exactly what we’ll be going through in […]

3 Ways to Use Technology With Purpose Within Your Business

What is the role of technology? Simply put, it is to make our lives easier. Therefore, business technology should have the sole purpose of making your work life easier. Yet many companies still struggle to make use of technology in a way that fosters business growth! Employees sometimes find themselves struggling to cope with the […]

Does your Organisation Need Mobile Device Management?

We’ve quickly become very dependent on our smart devices. The average Brit checks their phone 28 times a day; that’s almost twice per hour if they get 8 hours of sleep. So it’s no wonder that personal mobile devices – smartphones, tablets and laptops – have become a very common sight in the modern workplace. Not […]