Compliance is all about people
In our article ‘Navigating a steep learning curve’ we explored tools and processes to ensure your employees remained compliant. Compliance is all about people. However, you can go a long way towards avoiding accidental data breaches by training up your employees. Employees need to understand the requirements to remain compliant and therefore, avoiding simple mistakes. […]
Beware of email with malicious intent
Beware of email with malicious intent It has come to our attention that there is currently an ‘Email Scam’ with malicious intent is doing the rounds. The malicious email appears to come from ‘CPS Enforcement Northern Ltd’ and has several hyperlinks to click onto. DO NOT CLICK THESE – your machine will become infected. This is […]
Is Your Business Protected Against User Error?
Is Your Business Protected Against User Error? You may have protected your business against disasters such as: – fire flood vandalism theft but is it protected against User error? Can you trust your employees to be vigilant before opening documents received by email or clicking those links without thinking? You can never be totally safe, […]
Azure the Cloud for modern Business
Azure the Cloud for modern Business Imagine having at your disposal the capabilities to build applications to meet the exact needs of your business and to develop, implement and scale them at a fraction of the cost compared to that of engaging a software developer. Microsoft Azure a Cloud Services Solution provides that power. Businesses […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harnessing the Cloud
Harnessing the Cloud Cloud computing Cloud computing empowers both large and small businesses to operate more efficiently than ever before. It allows Users to share a wide range of files and applications while collaborating from multiple locations and time zones. Using the Cloud for your business is one of the most cost-effective solutions to the […]