People: The Human Firewall

Cyber Security

Data security and privacy is not just a concern for large companies as it is crucial item for every business to consider. Imagine a scenario where a simple slip-up with sensitive information could lead to significant financial loss, damage to your reputation and / or  legal issues. This can be scary, but do not worry, because you can safeguard your business by turning your employees into human firewalls. Here are some ways on how to do this: Continue reading

Are You Lost in The Cybersecurity Jungle: Don’t Go Unprepared!

Cyber Security Jungle

Cybersecurity is like a jungle: a sprawling, bewildering landscape that businesses find hard to explore. As an IT Provider, we understand the uncertainty that comes with trying to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity. The jungle is vast, with threats hidden in the undergrowth if you set anything up incorrectly and the path to safety (and compliance) is not clear. Continue reading

4 Ways Small Businesses Can Leverage Copilot for M365

How to leverage Copilot

Efficiency, productivity, and innovation are some of the key differentiators that can propel small businesses forward. Microsoft has expanded the availability of one of its most dynamic tools to SMBs. A tool that can be a real game-changer for growth. Continue reading

How To Spot Malicious Website URLs

Spotting bad url's

When browsing the web, using social media or checking your email, it is very important to exercise caution when clicking on links. Cybercriminals actively create deceptive links to infect devices with malware or steal personal information. Continue reading

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Planner

MS Planner

Many people use Microsoft’s apps to power their business processes. As well as the usual Microsoft apps of Word, Excel and Outlook a lot more businesses are now using Planner, Microsoft To Do, and Project for the web. These tools help keep processes on track and enable task accountability. But they are separate apps and switching between them can be cumbersome and adds more complexity to the daily workflow. Continue reading

Have You Had Issues Emailing Certain People Recently?

 

Have you been having issues emailing certain people recently? Google, Yahoo and some other providers have been implementing extra security features to their email servers recently. This causes problems when people email them if the senders have not implemented certain features for their domain. Continue reading

Be Wary When Scanning QR Codes As New Scams Emerge

Qishing

You can find QR codes are everywhere these days, on restaurant menus, in shops, flyers and posters. QR codes are convenient and easy to use and you can easily scan them with your smartphone camera to go to a website, a coupon, a video or some other online content. Continue reading

Internet Redundancy / Failover

Network Redundancy / Failover

In today’s digital age, businesses cannot operate without a reliable internet connection. However, recent events, such as last years Optus outage, have shown us the potential risks of relying on a single network source. Continue reading

Don’t Settle for Less: Upgrade Your IT Provider

Proactive IT support

As a business owner, you may already have an existing IT support provider or MSP that handles your IT needs. However, have you ever considered if they still truly meet your needs and expectations? Just settling for the status quo and sticking with the “devil you know” may not always be the best approach to your current business’s needs. Continue reading

Top Breaches of 2023 and How You Can Protect Yourself

Computer Security

The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge and unfortunately there is no one thing that will protect you 100% and 2023 has proven to be a watershed year for data breaches. Data compromises have surged to an all-time high in the U.S. This is based on data from the first 9 months of the year. Meaning that numbers will only end up higher for the year. Continue reading