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What is Zero Trust IT and is it the Future?

In today's digital landscape, protecting sensitive data and systems has become increasingly challenging. Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated, and traditional security approaches are proving inadequate. This is where zero-trust solutions come into play. Adopting a "never trust, always verify" approach is going to be the way forward. Zero trust challenges the traditional notion of implicit trust within a network. It focuses on stringent access controls, continuous verification, and contextual factors to ensure secure interactions.

Your Guide to Microsoft Loop

With over 1 billion users already utilising Microsoft's suite of applications, including Office and Teams, the introduction of Microsoft Loop aims to redefine collaboration. This blog explores the innovative features, motivations, and transformative potential of Microsoft Loop, prompting teams to collaborate seamlessly and efficiently. Discover how Loop revolutionizes your business and drives success through enhanced collaboration.

CCTV - An Essential Security Practice in 2023

In recent years, there has been an increase in attacks and burglaries across the world. According to a report by Statista, the global burglary rate is at 7.25 burglaries per 1,000 inhabitants, and the trend is increasing. With the rise in crime rates, businesses are faced with the challenge of securing their premises from potential threats. Fortunately, there is an effective solution - Cloud CCTV.

Essential Tips & Solutions for Keeping Keeping Your Inbox Safe

Email is a ubiquitous communication tool that we rely on every day to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues. However, the rise of phishing attacks has made email security an increasingly urgent concern. In fact, according to a recent report, phishing attacks increased by 62% in 2022, with over 240 million phishing emails sent every day.

Hybrid Working Increasing Motivation and Productivity

In recent years, remote working has become increasingly popular, with more and more businesses adopting flexible working arrangements. This trend has been driven by several factors including technological advances and changing attitudes towards work-life balance. Nevertheless, the answer is yes, according to recent studies. in fact, research has shown that remote working can boost productivity by up to 40% and increase employee job satisfaction and morale.

10 Best Security Practices for SMEs

Small businesses have always been vulnerable to cyber threats, but with a recent report finding 43% of data breaches have been from SMEs alone, there's never been a more important time to take your cyber security seriously.

What is Remote Cloud Monitoring

According to a recent survey, 94% of enterprises use cloud services. As more and more companies turn to the cloud for their IT needs, cloud monitoring has become essential for ensuring the smooth and secure operation of their cloud-based infrastructure and applications.

Access Management A Security Essential

Access Management is continuing to attract investment from businesses, with over 80% of global IT decision-makers having already adopted or planning to adopt an access Management solution over the next two years, according to a study from Forrester. A variety of cyber security, compliance and cost drivers are all helping to fuel the move.

What is Smishing and Why is it Everywhere

According to a recent report by Check Point Research, the number of Smishing attacks increased by over 700% between the first and second quarter of 2022. This staggering rise highlights the growing concern around this type of social engineering attack. Furthermore, 97% of all mobile malware is delivered through SMS, making it a lucrative avenue for cyber-criminals to target unsuspecting victims.

What Makes a Good IT Manager

In today's face-paced and ever-changing business environment, having someone that looks after your IT is crucial. For many businesses, this task falls onto the shoulders of an IT manager, but with a drastic increase in employment costs and revolutions in cloud technology, is this still the case?