We all keep hearing about these terrifying hacks that are resulting in extensive financial and data losses. Hacks that leave whole networks infected due to some complex malware/ program. A recent example of this is of course ‘WannaCry’, the malware which encrypted data and charged a ransom for it’s recovery. Obtaining someone’s data doesn’t always […]
Phishing is a method used by hackers to try to obtain your personal data. The ideal result of phishing is to get hold of an unwilling user’s details such as login credentials and/ or bank details. Another possible consequence of this attack is where a user accidently downloads malware. The malware then infects the user’s
In the last few months we have noticed an increase in the amount of scam/ phishing emails. These kinds of emails are constructed by a scammer to try and trick a user into providing personal information such as bank details and passwords. The emails appear to be sent from a legitimate sender. The quantity of
We are all aware of the role a password plays in data access security. They function in the same way a physical padlock does. They prevent unauthorized access. We are also fully aware that passwords should be complex and near-on impossible to crack. However, the percentage of people that actually take this advice on board
With this week’s blog, we thought we would change things up a little. Instead of a formative piece outlining certain technology/ infrastructure advances, we wanted to create a more interactive installment. In previous blogs we have discussed moving to Office 365, and all the benefits and wonders such a move can bring to a business.
This blog will look the factors that should be under direct consideration when the time comes to setup either your first business internet connection, or to upgrade an existing one. When your business first started out and was in it’s infancy, a standard residential internet connection may have been enough to go about your day-to-day
There are vast amounts of blogs preaching why an Office 365 migration is a must. Just one simple Google search similar to that of today’s title will attest to this. You could spend all day learning about the wonders of SharePoint collaboration or the amount of OneDrive storage that is issued per user (1TB!). However, sometimes the
So far, we have analyzed the importance of protecting business/ personal data and security, as well as the role back-ups play in helping achieve this. To finalize this series, let’s discuss further solutions which can save us all the headache of data loss. You will probably be aware already, that there are many factors that
Welcome to the second installment of this mini-series which is looking at the importance of safeguarding your data and security. Last week we examined the different issues that may cause data loss. We also touched on the consequences you could face because of such a loss. Today’s blog discusses back-ups and how the cloud is
In this three-part series, we are going to dive into the world of security. We will discover how a lack of security can significantly impact your business. Firstly, we will discuss the implications of a breach of security and use a real-world scenario. Next week we will be focusing on what we can do to
