2019
What is Cyber Essentials and Does My Financial Management Firm Need It?
- 12th December 2019
- Posted by: Phil Aston
- Category: Financial Services, ransomware, Security
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Barely a week goes by these days when we’re not hit by news of a big brand data breach. Personal data is now currency for criminals. And that means we’re all at risk of being targeted by hackers. For financial services firms, cyber resilience is vital. The FCA recently released a ‘cyber security industry insights’ document highlighting
7 Cyber Security Tips You Need to Know While Travelling
- 18th November 2019
- Posted by: Phil Aston
- Category: Anti Virus, Security
One of the best things about modern technology is that it enables us to indulge in our digital lives and work remotely, no matter where we are. Providing you have a laptop, smartphone, or tablet and a decent internet connection, the world is your digital oyster. So to speak. But, how do you keep cyber
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Malware?
- 15th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
The existence of Malware is to cause chaos, don’t invite it into your Business What exactly is Malware? Malware is a contraction of malicious software. The pieces of software that are specifically designed with the intent of causing damage to devices, the aim of stealing private data or to simply cause destruction and chaos. Often
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Data Encryption?
- 14th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
Encrypt your data before the Hackers do it for you… What exactly is Data Encryption? Encryption helps protect data you send, receive and store using any device. Including text messages, emails on your desktop, phone calls, banking information and most importantly, password logs. It works in a simple manner, by scrambling the readable text so
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is good Password Security?
- 13th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
A password is the drawbridge to your entire digital world… don’t make it weak What exactly is good Password Security? Passwords are the digital keys to your online network of almost everything; friends, family, work and your financial accounts. If you take the risk and disregard the strength & integrity of your passwords, you’ll probably
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Ransomware?
- 12th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
How to protect your business against Ransomware What exactly is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software. Which locks and encrypts your computer or device data, then demands a ransom to restore your access. The cybercriminal uses your own information against you, the files are still on your computer, however they’re all encrypted and
How to get the most from your team when working remotely
- 12th November 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Office 365, Technology
Our guide tells you everything you need to know about handling a remote workforce without any stress. From people management in a digital world to making sure you have all the right security measures in place, we’ll show you how to make what’s become a global revolution work for you
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is a good Data Backup?
- 11th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
Having a Data Backup is one thing, but a good one… What exactly is a good Data Backup? In this day and age, it’s essential to have backups of your entire IT system & infrastructure. With endless possibilities just around the corner, it’s only a matter of time before you lose everything. The key to
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Smishing?
- 8th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
Pull up the drawbridge and protect your business from Smishing But what exactly is Smishing? The word ‘Smishing’ originates from both ‘SMS’ and ‘phishing’ combined. Phishing is the trickery of using imitation to get you to reveal personal, sensitive, or private information. However, instead of using email, normal phone calls, hoax websites or VoIP, Smishing is carried
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Phishing?
- 7th November 2019
- Posted by: Dave Sutton
- Category: Security
Protect your business from Phishing What exactly is Phishing? Phishing is the attempt and procedure of trying to gather private information using fraudulent emails and websites. It’s more so known as a cyberattack that uses disguised emails as a weapon. The aim of the cybercriminals is to trick the email recipient into believing that the