65,000 hacks a day… how to beat the baddies!
Cyber crime continues to be the number one threat affecting UK businesses. With a staggering 65,ooo hacking attempts made every single day.
This is a war. So how do you prepare your troops for battle?
We’ve written a new guide, called Beating the Baddies: How to Win the War Against Hackers. It’s full of practical tips on how to make your business safe from cyber crime.
You can read the guide below.
And then, if you want to find out more about how we can help you protect your hard-earned data and reputation, we’d be happy to chat on the phone and explore options with you.
Why putting off upgrading your IT infrastructure is a big mistake
A reliable, robust IT infrastructure is an essential requirement in any business.
Many business owners and managers put off upgrading for as long as possible. Yet for anyone determined to provide the best possible service to their customers and stay ahead of the competition, failing to upgrade simply isn’t an option.
Letting your business plod along with an outdated infrastructure is a huge risk.
Not only will it inevitably lead to the kind of performance issues that can either slow down or completely stop operations, it also makes you an easy target for hackers.
Old software and operating systems present huge security risks, leaving business-critical data wide open to cyber-crime.
But taking the plunge and actually going ahead with an upgrade can be a really stressful decision.
So, we’ve written a brand new guide to help you.
Do you know your hybrid cloud from your public cloud?
The vast majority of UK businesses are now using the cloud in some form.
This means data and apps that can safely be accessed anywhere, by any authorised person. Great for flexibility and increased productivity.
There are thousands of different ways of using the cloud. And there’s no “one size fits all “solution that’s right for every business.
We know this because we’re cloud specialists, putting together specific solutions that perfectly match each business.
For many it’s right to keep servers in the building. For others, moving everything to the cloud is a possibility.
We’ve written a new educational guide to talk you through all of the different options.
Is your business protected from the 2020 problem?
Ok, ok – we know it’s only just turned 2019. But there’s a big issue coming next year that you really need to know about. And take action on now.
It’s called the 2020 problem, and it’s going to affect half of all businesses in the UK.
The problem is that some of the most popular Microsoft business software comes to the end of its life in 12 months’ time.
To find out more about whether your business will be affected by the 2020 problem, get our new guide.
Are you making the most of Office 365? Seriously, are you?
Time management is a major issue in most businesses.
Thankfully Office 365 is packed with a ton of productivity boosting tools to make things easier and more efficient.
Whether you’ve already got Microsoft Office 365 or not (if not, you should – it’s great) we wouldn’t mind betting you don’t know everything about it.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to Office 365’s productivity boosting tools.
6 months into GDPR… you’re all sorted, right?
Incredibly, six months have whizzed by since GDPR came into force.
Where did that time go?
That might explain why STILL so few business have got their acts together with the new legislation. According to the latest figures, over 70% of businesses are still not up to date, putting themselves at risk of costly court battles and – worse – public embarrassment.
If you need a little bit of help with getting up to speed, we’ve put together a new educational guide. It’s packed with easy to digest information.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to GDPR Q&A.
Don’t be easy bait for phishers
Have you heard of phishing? It’s where a hacker tries to get access to your computer or bank account using emails.
These kind of scams are big business – massive – and it’s a lot easier to get caught out than you might think.
Every day, scammers are coming up with more inventive and sneaky ways to lure people into sharing sensitive business information.
They’re amazingly effective too… of the 8,000 plus phishing emails sent every day, it’s estimated that around half of them work.
Sure, you’d have to be pretty naïve to hand over your bank account details to a stranger on the internet, but today’s phishing scams are far more convincing and aren’t just about money.
You can avoid phishing scams by making sure you – and your team – are prepared for an attack and know what to look out for.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to Phishing.
Are you ready for the 2020 problem?
There’s a new problem. And we’re working very hard to make sure that every business round here knows about it.
We call it the 2020 problem. Because that’s when a lot of the most commonly used office software reaches its end of life.
Which means no more data security updates from Microsoft. Your business will no longer be GDPR-compliant. And you’re a lot more likely to be hacked.
We estimate that 1 in 3 businesses round here will be affected.
If you don’t know what software you’re running, don’t panic. We’ve put together a handy guide on how to check just by looking at your screen.
You’ll discover whether you need to act. And what needs to happen if you do.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to the 2020 problem.
Malware in the cloud: the risks and what you can do about them
Cyber security is still the number one threat to UK businesses, and there’s a sneaky way hackers are finding their way in – malware.
This malicious type of software is specifically created to infiltrate computer networks and cause as much damage and disruption as possible.
It’s particularly rife in cloud based systems, where you use software through your browser, rather than having to download it.
But that doesn’t mean you should send your business back to the 20th century.
It’s possible to enjoy all the benefits of cloud computing without being damaged by malware. You just need to know how.
Our brand new guide tells you all about malware in the cloud and what you can do to stay safe.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to malware in the cloud.
Five Office 365 features to boost productivity
Microsoft Office 365 has all sorts of wonderful features.
And I’m willing to bet there are loads of them you don’t even know about. Which could work wonders for your team’s productivity levels.
Our latest guide will take you through our five favourite time saving features in Office 365.
We’d love to show you how to make Office 365 work harder for your business.
And while we’re at it, we’ll take you through some of the other undiscovered features too.
If you want your team to be super productive (and why wouldn’t you?) you need this information.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to our Office 365 Hacks.
Would your business pass our 57 minute challenge?
Did you know, around 87% of small businesses still think they won’t be targeted by cyber attackers.
So here’s a bold challenge for you. I’m confident that if I were to visit your business today, I’d find a weakness in your IT System within just 57 minutes.
I call this our 57 minute Data Security Challenge. I bet I can uncover a way to get into your system, or an unsafe working practice. All I’ll do is ask you some questions and have a quick look at your computers, and the systems your staff are using.
You see, cyber criminals are always looking for ways into computer systems, and countless business owners make it really easy for them. Just having anti-virus software in place, even if it’s really good, simply isn’t enough in 2018.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to our 57 minute challenge.
Is your business GDPR compliant? Here’s what you need to know…
So. People have been talking about it for years. And on the 25th May 2018 GDPR finally comes into force. There are 99 articles that make up the bulk of GDPR (have you read them all, ha ha).
Data security is a big part of GDPR. You need to dramatically minimise the chances of your data being lost or stolen.
This is something we’re very good at. And we’ve just written a brand new guide on the subject.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding GDPR.
Reactive or proactive? Why it really matters…
IT is crucial to the operations of any business, allowing you to carry out complicated business tasks at the touch of a button. All this increased productivity is great when things are running smoothly, but when they’re not it’s often enough to send your entire business crashing to a halt. If your MSP adopts a solely reactive approach, only fixing your problems when they affect you it could mean a lengthy amount of downtime whilst they work to resolve your issues.
But what if they could prevent the problems before they became an issue?
This is where a proactive approach to IT support comes in. Proactive IT teams stop problems before they happen. Making sure that you experience the least amount of interference possible.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to the benefits of a proactive MSP.
Your Guide to GDPR Data Security
The new GDPR data protection law starts on Friday 25th May 2018. From that date there are a number of new data security measures your business must comply with.
Now is the time to make sure your business is ready for GDPR. You could just set aside a week or so to read through all 99 articles of the new law. But have you really got that time to spare?
Probably not. We’ve written a new guide on GDPR data security for you.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding GDPR.
One bad email. That’s all it takes for damage.
Hackers use emails as a way to get into systems. And the methods they’re using these days can be unbelievably difficult to spot. Cyber crime is now the number one threat to UK businesses. And when your staff are sending/receiving thousands of emails every week it’s only a matter of time before hackers target you. We don’t want you to become another statistic so we’ve written a brand new guide on email security.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding Email Fraud.
Is BYOD putting your business at risk?
A BYOD scheme can greatly benefit your business, increasing productivity and significantlyreducing costs. However, there are some key things you will need to consider to ensure that your BYOD scheme doesn’t turn into a data security nightmare.
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding BYOD.
IT years are like dog years
Technology moves so fast that one day you are buying new hardware, and the next… you notice that things are running slowly, that they are buggy and all of a sudden your expectations of how it should operate aren’t met.
Computers age and software moves on. When buying business equipment, you can future proof by spending more up front on higher specked machines, or ensure that you buy ones that can be upgraded later…but when is the right time?
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding Ageing IT Setups.
GDPR: What you need to know about the new data law starting in May 2018
The GDPR Regulation was created to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy and to reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy.
But how will GDPR affect you?
And what can you do to ensure you and your company comply?
If you would like more in depth information, click on the button below for our FREE pdf Guide to understanding GDPR.