The Christmas holiday and retail sales period that follows is often credited with providing retailers with a disproportionate amount of the year’s profits. As consumers continue to shift toward spending in the online environment, businesses are doing their best to capture a slice of the digital pie. Relatively new retail trends such as the Black…
The cloud is here to stay. The internet-based data sharing, communication and storage solutions have woven themselves into our everyday life. After all, you’re using the cloud every time you check an email or social media on your mobile device. Want to harness the power of secure remote access for your business? This article pulls…
Penetration testing is a valuable tool in your company’s cyber security toolbox. It involves inviting a trusted party to test your security protocols. As penetration testing is carried out, any vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the cyber security framework are exposed and highlighted. These controlled breaches allow for patching to occur under measured conditions,…
Hiring a new team member can be a nerve-wracking experience. There can be a lot of pressure to find the right candidate. How do you determine which applicant will be the right fit for your company, with the right combination of technical and interpersonal skills? If you’re looking to hire a new technical employee, there’s…
Hackers use various methods to access sensitive information. Malware, ransomware, and viruses are some of the more well-known tools and strategies. Increasingly, companies are deploying sophisticated software that protects against these types of attacks. Unfortunately for businesses, there is one cyber-security weakness that no amount of programming can account for: human staff. Employees can be…
Cyber-security, like all areas of IT, is evolving. There are plenty of changing demands in a very dynamic environment. There’s no doubt that the core notions of cyber-security haven’t changed – there is an ongoing commitment to stability, usability, cost-effectiveness and control – but the changing landscape is demanding attention. Let’s start with…
Choosing the right type of internet connection for your business takes careful consideration. Both wireless and Ethernet options have their benefits and drawbacks. What is less commonly known is that the two technologies have different levels of cyber-security. Both styles of internet connection can offer stable and secure transmission, but there is additional information you’ll…
In the past, it was only feasible for large multinational corporations to outsource their IT needs to specialist companies. Now, managed IT services are affordable for small to medium businesses to access. The benefits of partnering with IT experts are numerous. You remain in control of your data and your business needs, while getting support…
As businesses become more aware of the threat of cyber-attacks, technical defences are becoming stronger. It’s far more difficult to hack into corporate networks than it used to be. Because of this, hackers are creating new methods of accessing secure data. These efforts are being directed at the new weakest link in corporate cyber security:…
