Category Archives: IT Security

Strong cybersecurity measures are no longer just an IT concern—they’re a business necessity. And while firewalls and antivirus software play an important role, one of the most powerful tools in your defence strategy is something far more human: your team.

At Carden IT Services, we know that employees can be your strongest line of defence—or your weakest link—depending on the training and awareness they’ve received. Let’s explore why employee training is so vital to cybersecurity and how you can strengthen your organisation from the inside out.

Phishing has long been one of the most common cyberattack methods—typically arriving in the form of fake emails designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or handing over sensitive information. But as technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. One of the latest—and most alarming—developments is the rise of deepfakes in phishing campaigns.

When major global companies suffer cyberattacks, it makes the news – and for good reason. The financial damage, reputational fallout, and legal consequences can be enormous. In recent months, we’ve seen several well-known retailers and hospitality giants hit by cyber incidents that brought systems down for days, compromised customer data, and exposed weaknesses in even the most well-funded IT infrastructures.

Imagine walking into your office one morning only to find that your email has been hacked, your customer records are exposed, and your accounting system is locked behind a ransom demand. The cause? A single weak password that an employee reused across multiple platforms.

It sounds dramatic, but scenarios like this are unfolding across the business world every day. Despite advances in cybersecurity tools and awareness, poor password practices remain one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of security breaches.

In this article, we’ll explain what bad password habits are, why they are putting your business at risk, the true cost of those risks, and how a password manager can be a simple, cost-effective solution.

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) makes it easy for your team to collaborate – wherever they are in the world.

But while this level of access is incredibly convenient, it also comes with some hidden risks, especially if you’re relying on the platform’s default security settings.

Let’s take a closer look at what Microsoft 365’s default remote access settings actually mean, where they fall short, and how businesses like yours can enhance protection through services such as Microsoft 365 Hardening.

Email threats are constantly evolving—and even with robust security systems in place, no solution is perfect 100% of the time. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure your defences are agile, responsive, and user-informed.

The good news? MESH Email Security has introduced a powerful new tool to help do just that: the Report Spam and Phishing Button.

This update allows end users to report suspicious emails directly from their Outlook inbox, giving both your internal team and the MESH detection engine valuable insights to fine-tune spam filtering. In this article, we’ll explain what the new feature does, how it benefits your organisation, and how to set it up correctly, plus a few best practices to help your users get the most out of it.

Let’s be honest — cybersecurity isn’t always the most thrilling subject. But when you’re the one responsible for keeping your business running smoothly, safely, and without disruption, it becomes a lot more relevant. Especially when you consider just how much of your business depends on the internet — emails, cloud apps, video calls, file sharing, customer databases — the list goes on.

That’s where Cisco Umbrella comes in. It’s one of those tools that doesn’t shout for attention, but quietly plays a vital role behind the scenes for many businesses. Think of it like a security guard standing at the digital doors of your business, checking every visitor before they come in.

Let’s unpack what that really means.

We rely on the cloud for almost everything these days — emails, shared documents, project timelines, and collaboration tools. It’s all just… there, when we need it. Convenient, efficient, and supposedly safe. But what if, tomorrow, it wasn’t?

It’s not something most people think about until they have to. A file gets deleted. An account is compromised. Maybe someone leaves the company, and with them goes a chunk of your data. Or worse — a ransomware attack locks up your files, and your only options are to pay up or start from scratch.

That’s where Datto SaaS Protection+ comes in. It’s not another app you need to learn. It’s not a technical nightmare. It’s more like a safety net, working quietly in the background, catching anything that might slip through the cracks.

Phishing attacks have become one of the most common—and costly—cybersecurity threats facing businesses today. Whether it’s a convincing email that looks like it’s from your bank or a message claiming to be from a colleague, these scams are designed to trick you into handing over sensitive information.

At Carden IT Services, we believe awareness is the first step in protecting your business. In this article, we’ll explore the dangers of phishing attacks, how to recognise a phishing attack, and—most importantly—how to defend against them.