Remote Support Session
  • 8am - 5pm Monday Friday
  • 0121 296 2500
    Compex IT
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Client Stories
    • What We Do
      • IT Support
      • Microsoft 365
      • VoIP Phone Systems
      • IT Procurement
      • IT Support for Architects and Engineers
    • Buyers Guide 2022
    • Blog
    • Get in Touch
    Compex IT
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Client Stories
    • What We Do
      • IT Support
      • Microsoft 365
      • VoIP Phone Systems
      • IT Procurement
      • IT Support for Architects and Engineers
    • Buyers Guide 2022
    • Blog
    • Get in Touch
    0121 296 2500
    Mon - Sat 8.00 - 18.00
    Sunday CLOSED
    140 Cheston Road
    Aston
    Birmingham
    West Midlands
    B7 5EH
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Data Encryption?

      • 14th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      FORT

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is good Password Security?

      • 13th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      FOCS

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Ransomware?

      • 12th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      FORT

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is a good Data Backup?

      • 11th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      FORT

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Smishing?

      • 8th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      Fort

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Phishing?

      • 7th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      phishing

      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

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Vishing?

      • 6th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      FORT

      Protect your business from the realms of Vishing But what exactly is Vishing? The word ‘Vishing’ is a mixture of ‘voice’ and ‘phishing.’ In which Phishing is the method of using imitation to get you to reveal personal, sensitive, or private information. However, instead of using email, normal phone calls, or hoax websites, Vishers use an internet telephone

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security – What is a VPN?

      • 5th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments
      fort vpn

      Protect your business with a Virtual Private Network But what exactly is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network gives you online privacy & anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. VPNs hide your IP address so your online actions are untraceable. Most importantly, VPN services establish secure and encrypted connections to

      read more
    • The Fort of Cyber Security

      • 4th November 2019
      • Posted by: Dave Sutton
      • Category: Security
      No Comments

      Let us guide your business to the Fort of Cyber Security! Cyber threats are everywhere… It’s important to understand the current trends in security threats; enabling you to identify your vulnerabilities and better protect your sensitive data. Cyber Security is largely about being aware and alert – with knowledge and insight you can work to

      read more
    • 1
    • 2
    Recent Posts
    • Are your Construction Workflows at Risk of a Cyber Attack?
    • Improving Teamwork using Microsoft Teams for Financial firms
    • Remote Working for Solicitors – Have you Updated Your Security Policies?
    • The Business Owner’s Briefing: Reduce the Burden on Your Brain
    • The Legal Sector: The Latest Updates in Cyber Security
    Categories
    • AEC
    • Anti Virus
    • Business
    • Financial Services
    • Growth
    • Legal
    • Microsoft
    • Newsletter
    • Office 365
    • Professional Services
    • ransomware
    • Security
    • Strategy
    • Technology
    • Uncategorised
    • Video
    Compex IT

    Compex IT specialise in helping small businesses in Birmingham and throughout the Midlands get the most out of their technology.

    Menu

    Home
    About Us
    What We Do
    IT Support for Architects and Engineers
    Blog
    Support Ticket
    Get In Touch
    Free Strategic IT Assessment
    Privacy Policy
                            
    Compex IT Limited | Company Registered in England No.10090527 | VAT Reg No. GB 239197475 Copyright © 2021 Compex IT - IT Support for Birmingham and West Midlands.