The dark web – the place where cyber-criminals conduct their business anonymously. Some parts of the dark web hold the results of the data breaches of many of the websites that you used or even still use today. This data can be names, date of births, addresses, booking information, and worst of all (but not unlikely) credit card information and passwords.
The problem Although we are all used to hearing that cyber-crime is increasing, there is no real understanding of just how significantly it is rising unless you are an IT technician or are unlucky enough to be its victim. These same IT technicians and victims also understand the damage that is caused by a cyber breach. If you find your IT team are putting pressure on you to be more cyber aware and invest in cybersecurity, you should thank them for being proactive!
Cleverly named, Microsoft Intune (also known as Microsoft Endpoint Manager) is a platform that is connected to Microsoft Azure, and grants several incredibly useful features for machines connected to Azure Active Directory. For more information on Azure Active Directory please see our Azure Active Directory – Your Questions Answered blog post.
Microsoft SharePoint – your online file system storage, part of the Office 365 family.
Application Whitelisting is a higher end method of showing zero trust to your machines operating system, data, users and environment. This is achieved by allowing only the applications that we permit to run on a device, meaning unwanted applications cannot be installed and even better, malicious code is unable to run, as well as non-work-related applications. It acts as another line of defence against viruses, malware, ransomware and more.
With the rise of remote work, businesses are facing new challenges in ensuring the productivity and security of their employees. IT support for remote staff is essential in addressing these challenges and keeping the company running smoothly. In this blog, we will explore the impact of IT support for remote employees, including common challenges faced by remote workers and the top ways IT support companies can assist in overcoming them. (more…)
Today’s cyber-criminals do not give up easy. While cybersecurity is a rapidly advancing field, so is cybercrime. Many bad actors have adapted their ransomware tactics to combat the latest ransomware defences.
Lockdown has seen the threat of cybercrime increase significantly. More of your team are working from more locations, sharing more data, and connecting from more devices, and using more remote access tools. Hackers are very aware of this and they know that all these new technologies and working methods leave your staff more vulnerable to phishing and social engineering attempts than ever before. (more…)
Microsoft Azure is one of the largest cloud platforms in the world. Many businesses are taking advantage of cloud technologies to increase their efficiency and security. One of the ways businesses are doing this is by using cloud solutions like Azure Active Directory.
In 2014 the UK government launched the Cyber Essentials scheme. This is a certification which asserts that companies who have qualified for Cyber Essentials are meeting the minimum required standards to be considered cyber secure.