Cyber Essentials aims to help organisations implement basic levels of protection against cyber attack, demonstrating to their customers that they take cyber security seriously. The scheme is available at two levels: Cyber Essentials – an independently verified self assessment. Organisations assess themselves against five basic security controls and a qualified assessor verifies the information provided. […]
To prevent ransomware infecting your system you need a multilayered security approach. From comprehensive and regular staff training, to machine learning antivirus software, to cloud storage/backups with version control, you need all of this to prevent viruses such as WannaCry taking hold. What happens, however, when the virus finds a way through? This is when […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into play among EU states on the 25th April 2018. The new regulations are reported as the biggest shakeup in data protection for two decades. GDPR will replace the existing Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and closes many of its predecessor’s ambiguities.
As your business continues to grow, your computing requirements will grow with it. Choosing the right server for your business can be confusing and overwhelming. This article will walk you through the basics and help you decide which server may best suit your company’s needs. Spoiled For Choice? There are a lot of big names […]
What are Solid State Drives? Solid state drives (SSD) are a faster, more reliable, and efficient way of storing data on your server, PC, or laptop than the standard hard disk drive (HDD) you probably have at the moment. To understand why SSDs are so good, let us take a look at how data is […]
If you run a small business you likely have a server that controls things like email, printers and databases. It is important that you have server support support systems in place to monitor and ensure your business runs smoothly.
For a long time businesses only had the option of a server to underpin their IT. Well maintained servers perform well and provide the support businesses need. That said they are often physically bulky, needing a dedicated space, and they come with infrastructure and support costs. This no longer has to be the case, as […]
If you are a small to medium sized business that is planning a server installation of a new server, whether they are brand new or part of a system upgrade, you must make sure they are installed and managed correctly. Server installation is a big job and one that needs careful planning to keep downtime […]
CryptoLocker has cost Business an Estimated $3M USD CryptoLocker and other viruses often hit the headlines for the disaster they bring both to businesses and the individuals. Although it is clear that being locked out of your computer is distressing and unpleasant it is only when you realise the far-reaching implications of Cryptolocker that you […]
As your business grows from a one or two person operation into a thriving entity, it makes sense to underpin business expansion with a robust business server. This will ensure your IT operates well throughout the expansion process and beyond.
