Amshire gains Cyber Essentials certification
Amshire has achieved the Cyber Essentials accreditation, a UK government backed standard for companies taking all necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber-attacks and to keep customer data safe. Cyber Essentials accreditation is also a requirement for all businesses planning to bid for government contracts that involve handling personal information. Certification is included as part […]
2-minute Cyber Security Interview
Cyber Security Interview David Parkes, Sales Engineer of Amshire had an interview with Consort IT Ltd. This was to discuss how businesses can improve their cyber security in the era of ransomware attacks and CryptoLocker viruses. David explains why a layered security approach and a robust Disaster Recovery is the best solution. What do you […]
Data Loss – do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Data Loss – do you have a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) Data Loss Did you know, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find Companies that can tolerate data loss between the time of their last backup and the time of a disaster. System Outages System outages are unpredictable and in many cases unavoidable. However, they […]
Are you ransomware ready?
Are you ransomware ready? We’ve all heard about ransomware and know that it is a type of malware that prevents you from accessing your data until you pay a ransom. However, did you know that only 4% of organisations say they are confident of their ability to protect themselves against Ransomware attacks. By deduction this […]
Key Advantages of Cloud Services
The key advantages of Cloud Services Disaster Recovery No more tapes or drives to manually change every night and store offsite. Automated backups and should the worst occur, you can continue to have access to your documents. Document storage Virtual file servers in the cloud enable your team to store and retrieve files safely. Using […]
Business Continuity expert – Andrew Stewart
Business Continuity expert – Andrew Stewart Business Continuity Expert, Andrew Stewart, Managing Director of data protection specialists Datto, explains how businesses need to do more to safeguard themselves from major disruption. Q: From your experience, do most SMEs take disaster recovery/ business continuity seriously enough? A: Data is growing and importance along with-IT applications being […]
Business Continuity Management (BCM)
Business Continuity Management (BCM) Traditionally IT-led responses to major disruptions that affected businesses were once contingency planning and disaster recovery. However, over recent years there has been a growing recognition that they need to become a business-led process that encompasses preparations for many forms of disruption. Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a recognised discipline based on […]
The price of failure
The price of failure Preparing for disaster situations and putting in place plans for recovery can make all the difference, therefore avoiding the price of failure. Businesses who can successfully manage a crisis with minimal cost and impact on their operations. Those left to pick up the pieces or, worse, go under as a result. […]
The price of failure
The price of failure Preparing for disaster situations and putting in place plans for recovery can make all the difference, therefore avoiding the price of failure. Businesses who can successfully manage a crisis with minimal cost and impact on their operations. Those left to pick up the pieces or, worse, go under as a result. […]
Would your business function if your Server failed?
WOULD YOUR BUSINESS FUNCTION IF YOUR SERVER FAILED? In today’s transaction-intensive world, Companies that can tolerate data loss between the time of their last backup and the time of a disaster are getting increasingly hard to find. Would your business function if your Server failed? System outages are both unpredictable and in many cases unavoidable, […]