It seems like every week, I’m hearing about another Microsoft 365 account getting compromised. A lot of business leaders think Microsoft handles all the cybersecurity for them, but that’s just not the case. If you’re not actively managing it, you’re leaving yourself wide open. If you suspect your Office 365 account has been hacked and…
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It’s amazing how easy AI makes it for anyone to create software these days. You don’t need to be a programmer to whip up some code. But, and this is a big but, just because you can build it doesn’t mean you should ship it straight to your customers without a second thought. The Public…
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Following a recent Microsoft outage, many business leaders are wondering if they should move away from cloud services. It’s a fair question, but it needs some context. Large cloud platforms are built like utilities. They operate on a massive scale, with multiple failover systems, specialist teams, and billions invested in resilience and security. While they…
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In the world of keeping digital things safe, there are lots of ways to check for weak spots. Two terms you hear a lot are vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. They sound similar, and they both aim to find problems, but they’re actually quite different. So, what’s the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing?…
DetailsCyber insurance is becoming a must-have for businesses, but it’s not the silver bullet for security that many might think. Insurers are facing a tough time with rising claims, so they’re pushing basic, often cheap, tools onto businesses. The catch? These tools are more about reducing the insurer’s risk than truly protecting your business. Think…
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Ideas are great, but actually finishing projects is what really counts. It’s easy to get caught up in brainstorming and coming up with new concepts, but turning those ideas into reality is a different ball game. This is especially true for business leaders who often juggle multiple priorities and face the challenge of focusing on…
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Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards messages, and they can still access the project management tool, cloud storage, and customer database. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a daily reality for many small businesses that treat offboarding as an…
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Keeping your business safe from online threats is a big job, isn’t it? You’ve probably got firewalls and all sorts of digital locks in place. But how do you actually know if they’re working? That’s where penetration testing, or pen testing, comes in. It’s basically like hiring someone to try and break into your systems,…
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A recent surge in serious cyber attacks is putting UK businesses at risk. Understanding the basics of vulnerability codes and scores, and knowing the difference between scans and tests, is vital. This guide offers a straightforward overview for business leaders, focusing on immediate actions to protect your company. Key Takeaways Understand Vulnerability Codes: CVE codes…
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Many business leaders don’t realise just how exposed their email systems are to attacks. This new tool, SecureMyEmails.com, aims to change that by giving you a straightforward security score out of 100. It helps you see exactly what needs fixing to protect your business. What is SecureMyEmails.com? This tool was created because finding a simple,…
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