Technology – Working in the Cloud
Technology Companies Technology companies are embracing the Cloud and developing new products all the time. The number of new Cloud applications available grew 20% in the six months to October 2015. You can now find storage, Servers, software and networks in the Cloud. It’s so easy to forget businesses used to buy boxed software products […]
Watch out for email payment requests
This afternoon we’ve just had a Customer that has been targeted using the “CEO Fraud” technique. Luckily for them they didn’t make the payment but they could have lost £9,400 today! What is the “CEO fraud”? An email claiming to be from the “CEO” / Owner of the business is sent to a member of […]
The Reality of Cyber Attacks
The Reality of Cyber Attacks Company information held on computer systems can easily be compromised in many ways. This could be through malicious attacks or accidental actions. Invariably made possible due to a failure of having the right safeguards in place. Whilst considering all potential risks, it is malicious attacks from the Internet that are […]
Information Risk – 10 Steps to Cyber Security
Information Risk – 10 Steps to Cyber Security The Information Risk Management Regime, is central to an organisations’ overall strategy to manage and control the threat of Cyber-attacks. Surrounding and supporting this regime are 9 additional steps, collectively, providing the basis for a secure cyber environment. Cyber-attacks continue daily. The scale of these attacks show […]
The Cyber Essentials Scheme
The Cyber Essentials Scheme To improve your digital defenses time is of the essence, due to rising security threats and cyber-attacks against businesses. A good approach would be to follow the UK Government’s recently launched Cyber Essentials scheme. Cyber Essentials A road map and kite mark for businesses wishing to improve their cyber security. Developed by […]
Cyber Security – how businesses are faring
Cyber Security – how businesses are faring The Government and industry leaders in Cyber Security want to make the country the safest place to do business in the digital world. Today, cyber threats pose one of the biggest dangers to the economy and businesses are being urged to take action to protect themselves. Annual Cyber Security […]
#SBS Event 2016 – Small Business Sunday
#SBS Event 2016 – Small Business Sunday Held at the ICC Birmingham on Friday 12th February 2016 with almost 2,000 attendees, and free for all #sbswinners. The Sponsors of this event are: – Ryman Stationery DHL Express 123Reg Robert Dyas Red Letter Days iLaw This event is simply for #SBS winners only and boy oh […]
Keeping secure practical steps for any business
Keeping secure practical steps for any business As technology evolves, so too do businesses. The most successful businesses are those that remain secure and can adapt to the market, its industry and the technology around it. FOR COMPANIES THAT RELY ON TECHNOLOGY there are two key areas often overlooked yet must be considered to secure […]
Network and IT Infrastructure – fighting back
Network and IT infrastructure – fighting back Whether you are new to IT security systems or a veteran, it’s important to keep network and IT infrastructure up to date. If you do not regularly evaluate the effectiveness of your IT real estate, the vulnerability of your security systems can only increase. THE FIRST STEP in […]
Technologies for Customer retention
Technologies for Customer retention An effective way to grow revenue for established companies and organisations is to focus on their Customer retention, by selling to regular Customers. Businesses lose around 20% of Customers annually, but in some industries, this can be as high as 80%. In either case the cost is staggering, yet there are […]