Compared to previous, boxed versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 runs in the cloud. This allows for several new features, the most useful of which is the ability to access your Microsoft 365 environment from any device in any location. This feature is incredibly useful, allowing teams to collaborate from disparate locations and access their files via the web if they do not have their work device to hand.
Today, we’re going to show you the basics of using Microsoft SharePoint. We’ll show you how SharePoint functions on desktop and as a web app in the cloud.
Small businesses are at an increased risk of cyberattacks. However, many small business owners believe that they’re “too small to have to worry about cybersecurity”. In reality, online criminals are well aware that small businesses often lack the budget and technical know-how to correctly protect themselves. This makes them a softer target.
Cloud computing has revolutionised IT. Recently, cloud computing has become nearly universal among businesses of all sizes. This is due to the benefits of rapid deployment, flexibility, minimal up-front costs and scalability.
Public cloud platforms’ security is handled by their provider, but the security of your cloud access is entirely your responsibility. If someone manages to obtain your login details, there is nothing to stop them downloading sensitive information or deleting files. This could be devastating for your business, especially if your data in the cloud is not backed up.
When businesses switch their managed IT support over to Carden IT Services, they’re often pleasantly surprised at the scope of our service delivery.
You have probably heard of cloud storage. In fact, you have probably already used it. If you have ever uploaded a file to Dropbox or Google Drive, those are cloud storage platforms. But did you know that there is a lot more to cloud computing than just storage?
At Carden IT Services, we’ve helped business of all sizes to make full use of cloud technology. Let’s look at the different types of cloud computing, the difference between cloud storage and cloud computing, and how you might use them in your organisation.
If you have been researching cybersecurity for your business, you might have seen people boasting about being ‘Cyber Essentials certified’. You might have also come across the phrase if your business has been trying to win government contracts. But what is the cyber essentials scheme and why would your business need it?
Ransomware is one the most serious threats that modern businesses face. A successful ransomware attack can leave your business unable to operate. It may also result in your customers’ data being leaked online. This can damage both the reputation and bottom line of your company.
Unfortunately, a lot of smaller companies do not survive the fallout from a ransomware attack. Many will go out of businesses in the following weeks or months.
Luckily, there are steps that you can take to better protect yourself against ransomware. There are also methods for recovering your encrypted data. Recovering your data allow you to continuing operating even if your current files are encrypted.
When it comes to cybersecurity, everyone has their own definition of what ‘secure’ means. For the average person, if they’ve swapped the letter I for the number one in their password, they’re ‘secure’. On the other hand, there are those who take an almost paranoid view of security, never trusting any system to be secure.
The important thing to consider when addressing security concerns within your business is what level of security will give you peace of mind, while also not being disruptive enough to start cutting into your organisation’s efficiency.