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How you can keep your data safe in a world full of threats.

In today’s modern world, data is king. In 2017, data toppled oil as the new most valuable commodity. As with any valuable resource, there are always individuals that wish to steal or harm it. The story is no different with data. Computer viruses are by no means new, but in recent years the sophistication and frequency of cyber-attacks has grown exponentially. Well publicised attacks such as WannaCry in 2017, which shut off NHS trust hospitals across the country, serve as reminders of this reality. Interested in learning more about how Managed Services can free up resource and reduce the risk of cyber attacks in your business? Learn more about the problems they solve here >>

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Fraud Alert – Schools targeted with Ransomware

Originally posted on 23 January 2017

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Why your staff are your biggest cyber security threat...

Thomas Reid, a trained Scottish philosopher once said in his Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man, 1786, “A chain is no stronger than its weakest link”. The same is true for cyber security in business, where you are only as strong as your least informed employee. Cyber-criminals will prey on the most vulnerable, and that is your employees.

This week in tech: 7-11 October 2019.

We barely have time to let the dust settle before another tech story hits the headlines. For busy professionals, the pace makes it easy for stories to get missed. We’ve got your back, so have rounded up some of the top tech stories from the past couple of weeks.

GDPR – Understanding and Securing your School’s Data

Originally posted on 8 May 2017 I wanted to start by further exploring the importance of understanding what personal data you hold in Independent Schools and where that confidential data is stored. Bear in mind personal data can be as simple as a pupil, teacher or parent’s name or email address. This may sound like an odd topic, as I'm sure many of you are thinking you know exactly where all your schools’ data is held. But do you really?

Cloud CCTV: Affordable security for all.

Did you know only 14 arrests are made for every 100 burglaries?

Windows 7 End of Life: All you need to know.

Those that follow this blog will be aware we wrote about Windows 7 End of Life back in January. At the time that may have seemed like a life time away. It isn't any more.

Design firms: How can you keep ahead of the competition?

Architects and Designers must look to technology to solve their productivity puzzles. Technology is reshaping the way we live and work, impacting all industry sectors. It has enhanced collaboration, changed the way we communicate with one another, and even altered the traditional working schedule. This is especially true for the design industry, who have always been reliant on technology, most often CAD software, in order to function.

ICYMI: This week in tech.

The tech world is constantly evolving and changing. With such a pace of change, it is easy to get left behind. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of some of the most interesting stories we found in the last week in the world of tech.

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In case you missed it: The latest on cyber security.

In a society driven by technology, cyber security is dominating the headlines more than ever, and the past week was no exception. From high profile data breaches to cities being held by ransomware, there is always a story in the cyber security world.

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How you can keep your data safe in a world full of threats.

In today’s modern world, data is king. In 2017, data toppled oil as the new most valuable..

Fraud Alert – Schools targeted with Ransomware

Originally posted on 23 January 2017

Why your staff are your biggest cyber security threat...

Thomas Reid, a trained Scottish philosopher once said in his Essays on the Intellectual Powers of..

This week in tech: 7-11 October 2019.

We barely have time to let the dust settle before another tech story hits the headlines. For busy..

GDPR – Understanding and Securing your School’s Data

Originally posted on 8 May 2017 I wanted to start by further exploring the importance of..

Cloud CCTV: Affordable security for all.

Did you know only 14 arrests are made for every 100 burglaries?

Windows 7 End of Life: All you need to know.

Those that follow this blog will be aware we wrote about Windows 7 End of Life back in January. At..

Design firms: How can you keep ahead of the competition?

Architects and Designers must look to technology to solve their productivity puzzles. Technology is..

ICYMI: This week in tech.

The tech world is constantly evolving and changing. With such a pace of change, it is easy to get..

In case you missed it: The latest on cyber security.

In a society driven by technology, cyber security is dominating the headlines more than ever, and..

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How you can keep your data safe in a world full of threats.

Fraud Alert – Schools targeted with Ransomware

Why your staff are your biggest cyber security threat...

This week in tech: 7-11 October 2019.

GDPR – Understanding and Securing your School’s Data

Cloud CCTV: Affordable security for all.

Windows 7 End of Life: All you need to know.

Design firms: How can you keep ahead of the competition?

ICYMI: This week in tech.

In case you missed it: The latest on cyber security.

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How you can keep your data safe in a world full of threats.

Fraud Alert – Schools targeted with Ransomware

Why your staff are your biggest cyber security threat...

This week in tech: 7-11 October 2019.

GDPR – Understanding and Securing your School’s Data

Cloud CCTV: Affordable security for all.

Windows 7 End of Life: All you need to know.

Design firms: How can you keep ahead of the competition?

ICYMI: This week in tech.

In case you missed it: The latest on cyber security.

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