Virus threats and cyber security are almost a daily occurrence in the life of those in IT. But for those who feel pretty far removed from such a reality, it can be a very scary situation when it does happen to you and your business. It can, and does happen, and with online threats a … Read more
Data is one of the most valuable assets a business owns – it is the very essence of what an organisation is. So what happens if one day it all just disappeared? It can, and does happen, but the thing is, it doesn’t have to end being a disaster for you and your business if … Read more
Remember the large scale cyber security breach at Sony at the end of 2014? The media may have slightly over-hyped the situation, but there was certainly a ripple of panic sent through businesses and organisations worldwide. The thing is, online security and threats are no longer reserved for Hollywood action movies (or those who make … Read more
Imagine someone hijacks your computer and refuses to give you access to your files until you pay a large sum of money. This is a ransomware attack – and it’s a very real threat to both businesses and individuals. It’s also one of the most common cyber security threats today. While the above scenario may … Read more
With security threats evolving at a rapid place, organisations must regularly communicate with their employees about potential risks, and educate them about cyber security best practices. Whether they mean to or not, employees pose a huge threat to cyber security. According to research by IBM, an astounding 95% of cyber security incidents can be traced back … Read more
Cyber security is just as important as the physical locks and alarms around your home – if not more so. A hacker can do untold damage to your business and brand, resulting in far more stress than a stolen TV or missing jewellery. So how can you protect yourself against online threats? How to Avoid … Read more
In January 2016, Apple revealed that 1 billion people are using its services, such as iTunes and the App store. This statistic includes iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Watch users. Think about that number for a second. 1 billion people. That’s an enormous amount of the world’s population. Over the years Apple has earned … Read more
So you run a virus scan of your computer every now and again? While that might be fine for your home computer, your business and your customers deserve more security. Technology is improving all the time to monitor and fix threats before they can damage your network. Here are our top four your business can’t ignore. … Read more
Is IT in your business set up to be risk free? Do you have a risk management process set up? If no, this is something that requires your urgent attention. If you do are you sure it is fool-proof? To capture the subject in its entirety, ISACA describes risk management for IT as “the process of … Read more