What is the future of Windows Server?
Microsoft revealed various features that give a vision into their strategy at its annual Ignite event. Microsoft are keen to be seen as a company that have a seamless integration between on-premise Windows servers and the cloud. It is now taking on VMware and Amazon Web Services (AWS) directly with its approach, called Azure Stack. […]
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Five reasons why CIOs need to prepare for Brexit and modernise IT
Businesses need to consider potential scenarios and act accordingly. Now is the time for UK businesses to think about the different types of scenarios and to start planning appropriately for their businesses. We all hope for a well-structured transition period, however those businesses who have and are already planning for different outcomes will be in a […]
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Insider threats make up 74% of business cyber security incidents
Data suggests that security threats are predominantly coming from within companies not from external hackers. According to a survey undertaken by Vanson Bourne on behalf of a data security company called Clearswift, insider threats are a much larger risk to cyber security than external hackers, around 74% of cyber incidents are taking place internally within […]
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Large firms name their three top GDPR obstacles
Surprise! They all deal with data Large UK businesses have called data sprawl as of the most significant challenges they face as they attempt to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). An exercise found that these businesses work with end users data on around 24 different systems and on average share it with […]
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SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks
Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed. TIVA’s partner entrustIT are an ISO 27001 and 9001 certified company, the globally recognised industry standards of data security and quality management […]
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Microsoft to add three more apps to its Office 365 Business Premium cloud service
Microsoft is adding three new apps to Office 365 Business Premium, the highest end version of its version of Office 365 targeted at small and mid-size businesses (SMBs). There are three new apps coming to Office 365 Business Premium which is called Microsoft Connections, it is an easy email marketing service; Microsoft Listings, a very […]
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How to keep your printers secure
If you know that your business printers could be an entry point for hackers, what can you do to secure them? In the video above, the security specialists at HP are explaining how they have created some very unique useful strategies on how to keep printers safe from cyber-attacks. HP have approached this from a […]
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Another global ransomware attack underway as reports of Petya exploit spread
Latest cyber attack appears to be based on the same EternalBlue exploit used by the WannaCry ransomware that hit the NHS in May. Organisations in Europe and the UK have already been affected with another major ransomware outbreak which is happening around the globe. To begin with the new ransomware attack was announced as Petya, […]
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5 Steps to get your business GDPR ready
Like it or not, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming, and it will affect your business. Make sure your business is ready before the May 2018 deadline. The EU’s GDPR is coming into effect on 25th May 2018 and will impact organisations of all sizes in the UK, pre Brexit and beyond. In our […]
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10 ways to prevent breaches and minimise impact
Attackers are continually adapting to security technologies to fly under the radar, but taking action in 10 key areas can reduce the risk of breaches and minimise their impact, according to a resilience expert. According to Jibran Llyas the vice-president of cyber resilience at Stroz Friedberg, attackers more and more have the ability to avoid […]
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