Firewalls

Your guide to Cyber Essentials

May 2, 2025 | Cyber Essentials, Firewalls, Managed IT

Cyber Essentials is a scheme backed by the Government aiming to help businesses and organisations alike to be protected against a range of cyber attacks. Cyber criminals target all types of businesses, whatever their size, which is why it is so important to have an infrastructure in place that is designed to keep your business safe.

How your employees can reduce cybersecurity risks

Dec 13, 2024 | Cyber Security, Firewalls

Research suggests that cyber security breaches are expected to grow to 15.4 million by 2023. Despite technological improvements and advancements in recent years, cyber security still proves to be a growing issue no matter how much security is used.

IT support – optimisation

Aug 22, 2022 | Cyber Security, Firewalls, IT Support, Outsourced IT

For many businesses, justifying the cost of IT can be difficult especially as it is quite hard to measure return on investment of this sector. However, reducing and cutting down on your IT budget isn’t the right solution and can lead to bigger financial costs.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Pro’s & Con’s

Jul 15, 2022 | Cyber Security, Firewalls, Remote Working

If you are looking to create a more cyber secure environment for your business whilst remote working, a VPN network is a complete game changer when it comes to establishing a secure connection and protecting your data.

Phishing attacks – successful on businesses?

Jun 3, 2022 | Cyber Security, cyberthreats, Emails, Firewalls

Phishing is a common and widely used form of cyber attack with the intent to steal, damage and encrypt user data. This form of cyber attack usually happens through email communication where the cyber attacker attempts to trick a user into clicking on an infected link that will download malware onto their device. Once the malware has been released, the attacker is now able to access all of the user’s data.

Cyber security in a post-pandemic world

May 20, 2022 | Cyber Security, Emails, Firewalls, Remote Working

Since the pandemic, the world has had to adapt in more ways than one especially when it comes to technology and working outside the ‘normal’ office environment. It is crucial for businesses to stay on top of their cyber security procedures and protocols to limit data breaches and vulnerabilities that could put them at risk of cyber attacks.