How To Keep Your Financial Management Firm’s Data Ultra-Safe During the Work From Home Revolution
- 18th January 2022
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Business, Financial Services, Growth, Strategy, Technology
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The working from home model has been readily and necessarily embraced by the financial services community and proven to have some real benefits. More efficient client engagement and people are happier and more motivated with a better work/life balance. However, this new way of working creates a new data security headache. You need to consider what would happen if a hacker was able to get into one of your team’s home network.
A Basic Guide to Cyber Security for Financial and Wealth Management Firms
- 11th January 2022
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Financial Services, Security
If there is one industry that we would expect to lead the way in cybersecurity, it’s the financial services sector. Considering the nature of the data they process and the amount of personal and business information they hold, they should be bastions of cyber-strength. So, it may come as a surprise to know that 70%
What’s an IT Strategy And Why Do You Need One?
- 3rd January 2022
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Business, Growth
Writing strategies for a business can be fun, exciting, and full of wonderful opportunities. The problem is that some strategies are rather dull – if you’re not into whatever the ‘thing’ is. Take IT, for instance; unless you’re a professional in that field or have an interest in tech, it’s probably the last strategy on
The 2 Technology Areas You Should Focus on in 2022
- 21st December 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Business, Growth, Strategy, Technology
The two technology areas we are helping our clients focus on in 2022 are Defend and Invest. Defend is about protecting your firm from cyber criminals. The amount of cyber-crime is constantly increasing, to levels never seen before. Invest is about making sure technology is powering your firm forward, not holding it back. We’ve written a new guide to look at both these areas in detail.
Microsoft 365 – Avoiding the Biggest Problem with Email Hacking
- 15th December 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Microsoft, Office 365, Security
There’s one form of digital communication that is relied on more than any other when it comes to cybercrime. In fact, it’s thought that around 92% of malware is still delivered by email. And it’s not hard to see why; think about your own inbox and how often you have to clear out that spam
IT Security: What Lockdown Has Taught Us
- 5th December 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: ransomware, Security, Strategy, Technology
Few businesses were ready to close their office doors for an indefinite amount of time and send all their staff home during 2020. Sure, for some companies, this may have been a seamless transition, but for others it was a huge challenge. However, working from home doesn’t mean that the same level of productivity, creativity,
Are You Paying Your IT Support Partner Enough?
- 28th November 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Business, Growth, Strategy, Technology
I bet that’s a question you’ve never asked yourself before…But it’s important you do. Because in the world of technology, there’s a definite link between what you pay, and the quality of the service you receive. Picking an IT provider on price alone is a false economy. If you’re paying too little, you’re running one of four big risks. Find out what they are in our brand new guide.
What Can You Do As a Financial Management Firm to Secure Your Clients Data?
- 19th November 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Financial Services, Security
Due to the coronavirus pandemic cyber attacks are increasing in number and scale which pose a threat to all financal services firms. The change to remote working has led to the need to re-evaluate existing risks and controls. Unfortunately, every modern business can become a victim of cybercrime. Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways
What Should Your IT Budget Be for 2022?
- 1st November 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Business, Strategy
Determining how much you should allocate to IT and what you should use those funds for can be difficult, especially for smaller businesses. However, it’s vitally important that you have an IT budget and that you plan carefully how to use it. Your IT budget should provide solutions for your customers and your company, making
Windows 11 Has Arrived – Here’s Our Pick of the Best Updates
- 20th October 2021
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Microsoft
The wait is finally over – Windows 11 is here, and the best news is that most users can upgrade for free from an existing Windows 10 license (there are exceptions, of course). Of course, if you’re a Compex IT client and have any questions on how to upgrade (or even if you should upgrade),
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