How to deal with a data breach notification
With shoppers rushing to their keyboards over the Black Friday weekend, it is more important than ever to consider the security of your personal data and what to do if an online retailer you use suffers a data breach. If this happens, and your account access or personal data is compromised, you should receive a […]
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Emerging trends in cloud technology and cloud computing
The explosion of cloud computing has massively changed how organisations do business, and its popularity is showing no sign of abating. According to Cisco, by 2021 cloud-based datacentres are expected to process in excess of 90% of all workloads. Here are some of the emerging trends. 1: Multi and hybrid cloud environments More organisations are […]
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How cybercriminals are making hay during the Coronavirus pandemic
It seems that not a day goes by without some sort of data-breach or cyberattack against a high-profile organisation taking place. So why is this happening? Firstly, millions more people are working from home because of the pandemic. This is creating more opportunities for cybercriminals, and many of those employees are not following security best-practice. […]
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Why is Multi-factor authentication (MFA) not more widely used?
Recent studies have indicated that the vast majority of computer users do not use multi-factor authentication (MFA). But what exactly is it? How does it work? And why doesn’t everyone use it? What is Multi-factor authentication? MFA is a method of authentication where the user has to provide at least two verification factors in order […]
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Why outsourcing IT is becoming a priority for businesses
The coronavirus pandemic has put a number of new and unexpected pressures onto IT departments worldwide. Many have had to move quickly to provide support to a workforce that has suddenly become geographically dispersed. Some departments have struggled more with this than others, prompting some business owners to accelerate the outsourcing of their IT functions. […]
Read MoreCase Study – Moving to the cloud
The Problem A local firm of accountants approached Cloudworks during a period of rapid expansion at their Nottingham office. The company utilised on-premises servers and infrastructure for both Microsoft Exchange email and file storage and were looking for an IT company to “Take them into the cloud”. Cloudworks recommended deploying the Microsoft Office 365 suite […]
Read MoreCovid-19 brings Zoom phishing scams to the fore
Leading security app provider PSafe estimates that so far this year there have been in excess of 47 million unique phishing scams. A number of these have been targeted at the collaborative software platforms that have seen huge increases in use since the mass move to remote/home working in response to the pandemic. One such […]
Read MoreIs remote-working/working from home a short-term solution or a long-term opportunity for change?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the concept of home/remote-working to the fore – and it has been crucial to keeping many businesses functioning and people in work. Cloud technologies such as Office365 and G Suite, and teleconferencing solutions such as Zoom and Skype have been a huge help to organisations at this time. Indeed without […]
Read MoreCloud Technologies have saved countless businesses
The Coronavirus pandemic has seen a significant change in work life, with many millions now working from home. This has resulted in an increased focus on the use of cloud technologies and platforms; indeed many companies would not have been able to survive without these technologies. In simple terms, the cloud is another name for […]
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How secure is remote working?
The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant and rapid shift to remote-working for millions worldwide. It is not an exaggeration to say that remote-working has been able to save many organisations/businesses from going under. How is remote working made possible? Remote working is only possible because of technological advances such as improved internet speed […]
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