When it comes to business communication, we’re a bit spoilt for choice these days. With AI tools, instant messaging apps, and collaboration platforms, you’d think email would be on the way out, right? Not anytime soon 📧 The State of Business Email report is based on insights from over 4000 IT leaders around the world.
When you bring someone new onboard, do you think how it may affect your security posture? Most business owners focus on helping the new starter settle in and making sure they have what they need. Things like a laptop, email account, access to the appropriate systems, and a quick intro to the team.
Imagine trying to follow a movie where the villain goes by four different names. It would be a bit confusing to say the least. That’s what it’s like in the cyber security world right now. A hacking group could be referred to by completely different names, by those who report and write about them.
PowerPoint presentations are still a key part of business meetings. But they can be time consuming, and a real pain to create. How often do you find yourself staring at a blank PowerPoint slide? Trying to figure out how to turn your notes into something presentable.
Most of us are pretty trusting of emails from Microsoft and often open them without thinking twice. Putting our confidence in the fact that they’re one of the biggest tech companies in the world. But what if that email isn’t really from Microsoft? Cyber criminals often exploit trust like this to trick people.
These days there’s no shortage of cyber threats keeping businesses on their toes. And ranking up the top, would have to be ransomware. How would you deal with all your files being locked up, encrypted and held for ransom by cyber criminals? With no guarantee that you’ll recover your files, even if you give in […]
At first glance, it may seem strange to think of the components of your IT infrastructure as drivers of business growth. After all, servers, networks, cloud tools, and other backend technologies don’t generate revenue on their own. However, your operations drive your revenue, and as a modern business, your IT drives your operations.
You can implement all the most expensive and advanced cybersecurity tools on the market, but if you’re not following cybersecurity best practices, you’re still very much vulnerable to cyberattacks. Human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, so you need to ensure that your entire workforce follows best practices, such as cybersecurity do’s and […]
Securing your business against every possible online threat 100% of the time is not realistic, but with effective IT risk management, you can minimise the chances of a successful attack and prevent potential damage. By taking action to mitigate your IT security risks, you can stop attacks before they happen and cost-effectively protect your systems […]
Running a business means inevitably dealing with all kinds of data. Even if you’re a small or medium-sized business (SMB), you handle customer information, payment details, and even trade secrets. These things are gold for cybercriminals, and leaving your systems unguarded is akin to leaving your front door unlocked with a pile of cash sitting […]