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  • Am I protected against Spectre and Meltdown?

    • 18th January 2018
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Secure IT

    You will have most likely heard about the recent major computer security issues called “Meltdown” and “Spectre”. These are massive vulnerabilities affecting nearly every Operating System and device. A malicious program can exploit these vulnerabilities to get hold of sensitive information such as passwords in the memory of other running programs, so its important to make sure your computers are protected.

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  • When an employee loses their mobile, it IS your problem

    • 4th January 2018
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Video
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    Smartphone and laptop

    Gone are the days when 5pm signalled the end of work and sending business communications meant being tied to our desks for eight hours. Thanks to two wonderful inventions- the internet and mobile phones- we can now work round the clock from almost anywhere in the world. These days it’s  common practice to work on the train, in the pub, even on planes; meaning we can stay connected with our colleagues wherever we are and get through our to-do-lists in no time.

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