As a business owner, finding the perfect small business phone system can be a game-changer. In this article, we'll walk you through the essential steps and considerations to help you...
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Martyn's Law aims to ensure better protection against terrorism by implementing stronger security measures in busy public places. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Martyn's Law...
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Learn about the requirements for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification and understand the difference between the two levels of certification. What is Cyber Essentials Certification? Cyber Essentials is...
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Did you know that just 3% of users are responsible for 92% of cyber security breaches? They fall prey to the “Phishermen” - the people carrying out email phishing attacks...
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A CCTV system has several essential parts: the cameras, the monitoring station, software to control the system, cables and a power supply, a recording device and data storage. Modern equipment...
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The best zero trust security software provides huge cyber security benefits. We list and analyse the strengths and limitations of each of the leading providers. We also cover what you...
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If you use Microsoft 365 for your home PC and need to make a choice about how to support your business, you may not be aware of the extras you...
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Whether you're dealing with corporate-owned or BYOD personal devices, Intune can help you enforce policies, protect your data, and ensure compliance with your security requirements. Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive...
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Read MoreMicrosoft Azure Information Protection is a powerful tool that can help you protect your sensitive data and ensure its confidentiality. If you're looking for a way to protect your sensitive...
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An investigation by cloud computing provider Akamai has found that up to 16% of organisations were actively under threat from "command-and-control" C2 servers that were associated with known botnets and...
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Help to Grow, a new digital initiative from the UK government, gives small businesses free and heavily discounted CRM and accounting software, as well as expert guidance. We look at...
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Learn about the Cyber Essentials fee and the benefits of getting certified. Understand what is required to obtain Cyber Essentials certification and how it can translate into increased revenue and...
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Learn about IASME Cyber Essentials certification and how to get certified. Understand why the UK government encourages all organisations to get certified and how it can help secure your organisation....
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Vaping in schools is a growing problem that poses significant safeguarding challenges. Learn about the issues and new ways to detect it. Vaping in schools in the UK has become...
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Is AI useful? Is AI safe? For the answer to be "Yes", AI jobs of the future will involve shaping Artificial Intelligence and guiding how we use it. Our AI...
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Zero Trust security software is designed for organisations that need to secure remote access to sensitive data and applications. It’s right for some but overkill for others – we run...
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While many people are familiar with the basic features of Microsoft Teams, such as chat, video calls, and file sharing, there are many less-known features that can make a big...
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According to leading US security firm Proofpoint, Chinese hackers constructed a phoney news website to steal information from Australian government officials, journalists, and others. We look more closely at this...
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Millions of WordPress websites get infected with malware every year, spreading spam and aiding fraud while the site owners are often oblivious. In this post, we cover the seven main...
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In this post, we take a close look at international teenage cyber-crime gang, Lapsus$. We dissect how these pimply evil geniuses stole millions through ransomware, extortion and cryptocurrency fraud whilst...
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Flywheel is interested to see Scarborough in North Yorkshire is set to become a "national centre of excellence" in cyber security in 2023. The purpose of this government initiative is...
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Low-code development platforms dispense with old-fashioned code writing and instead use visual drag-and-drop modellers, smart services and components, and pre-built connectors. We look at what they are, the reasons for...
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We outline the work of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and how it can be a helpful source of compliance information and assistance to businesses. The Information Commissioner's Office is...
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We explain some of the most commonly reported methods of spoofing, and how to avoid falling prey to them. What is spoofing? Your phone rings. A recorded, robotic voice with...
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The possibility of AI-based email phishing attacks is on the horizon. There has never been a more critical time to examine what else you could be doing to improve your...
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Your marketing campaign email was planned to the last word, the embedded images were inspiring… and it ended up in everyone’s spam filters. This article explains how to avoid email...
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Got a favourite website, or one you need for work every day? That's your "watering hole". In watering hole attacks, cyber criminals set a trap on the website to infect...
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Been refused a loan? Sudden flurry of junk mail or spam? Many people don't realise when they've fallen victim to identity theft. We examine how to recognise the signs of...
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The right business laptop can make you work faster, feel happier and possibly even become a better person. If your work laptop is turning you into "that colleague" and it's...
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