When it comes to cybersecurity, having the right technology, policies and a proactive IT strategy are a good start. But effective and regular employee training and awareness programmes are the real key to preventing common threats from crippling your business.
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What is Managed Services, and what do Managed Service Providers do?
Somewhere out of the blue, ‘computer consultants’ and IT professionals the world over started calling themselves ‘managed service providers,’ or ‘MSPs’ for short. Managed Services are now offered all over the world, but what does this term mean exactly? And are all Managed Services the same?
We talked to ...
How much should a small business spend on IT?
Although life is full of surprises, there are a few universal truths. One of them, just as sure as the sun rises in the east, is that people don’t like spending money – especially if they get little in return.
But in the business world, there is one thing that ...
To upgrade your IT, or not to upgrade? That is the question
The world of IT is one of progress. Indeed, it seems like less and less time is passing before a new ‘revolutionary’ piece of kit comes out that aims to ‘change the game’ for everyone.
Sometimes this is true; new tech comes out and it’s a game-changer that ...
6 places to get definitive answers to your lingering GDPR questions
We’re on the home run with GDPR now, but many businesses still have uncertainties and questions. Here’s our list of the best places to get answers.
GDPR was a hot topic in 2017 to say the least. It’s a great thing for businesses and consumers alike. But ...
Ask an expert: how often should our IT policies be reviewed and updated?
Your IT policies are not like rotisserie ovens; you can’t just ‘set and forget’ them. But how often should you review and update them? Here’s our recommendation.
Ring in the bells and review your IT policies
In general, we recommend reviewing all your IT policies at least ...
5 ways setting up an office in the UK is different to in the USA
Besides the humour, the food portions and the slang, it’s easy to think there really isn’t much difference between the US and the UK. We drive on the other side of the road here, but our culture is roughly the same, right?
Well, if you’re making ...
Ask an expert: why is my computer so slow?
Computers, like people, age with time. They slow down, accumulate ‘junk’ and even get viruses. Here’s a few reasons why your computer may be running slow – and what you can do to fix it.
The main reason computers get slow (or sluggish) is because people don’t always ...
How to minimise disruption in an office move
An office relocation is one the most stressful events on a small business’s calendar. It’s disruptive, it’s complex and it can be expensive.
But here’s the thing most people don’t realise: one of the biggest costs associated with an office relocation often appears several ...
6 IT benchmarking metrics every small business should be tracking
The secret to getting better at anything – whether it be playing a sport, perfecting a craft or running a business – is knowledge. Having the right knowledge and information is what allows you to continuously improve and grow.
But what counts as ‘the right knowledge’ or the ‘right’ information? That’...
How to create a strong password: 8 essential tips
Here’s a riddle for you. There’s a key that opens many doors, but it puts your business at risk of a cyber attack more than anything else in the world. What is it?
If you said password, you answered correctly.
Most people don’t realise that ...
Top 14 business cyber security statistics every CEO needs to know
Last year was undoubtedly the ‘year of the hack’. Numerous high-profile cyber attacks caused cybersecurity to enter into the public consciousness, making more and more people aware of the need to protect their businesses.
But how big is the threat to small businesses in the UK?
Knowing what you’...
10 statistics that show why training is key to good data protection