Noel Bradford 
Traveling with technology has become a necessity. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we rely heavily on our devices. But traveling exposes these gadgets to various risks. Theft, damage, and loss are common concerns. We’ve put together some helpful tips to mitigate the risk of any tech mishaps on your next trip. Follow these eight … Read more
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical issue anymore—it’s a business-critical concern. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 confirms that businesses in every sector are increasingly vulnerable, with half of all UK businesses reporting some form of cyber attack in the past year. What’s even more concerning is that many business leaders still perceive cybersecurity as an … Read more
Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday update has just arrived, addressing 79 vulnerabilities across a range of services and applications, including four zero-day exploits currently active in the wild. These vulnerabilities pose immediate risks to users, so patching them should be a top priority for all IT professionals. Key Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Why It Matters The nature … Read more
New research from 2024 has revealed that UK universities are facing cyberattacks almost every week, with phishing and ransomware among the most common threats. Higher education institutions are more frequently targeted than other parts of the education sector, largely due to the sensitive data they hold and the complexity of their IT infrastructures. According to … Read more
Imagine this: you walk into your office on a busy Monday morning, ready to tackle the week. But something’s wrong. Computers are unresponsive. Phones are silent. The internet is a ghost town. Your business has come to a grinding halt – victim of an IT outage. It’s a scenario every business owner fears. But beyond … Read more
Effective cybersecurity training empowers employees to handle threats confidently, reducing risks from human error and enhancing overall organisational security. Training makes everyone part of the defense.
Running a small business is a whirlwind. You juggle a million tasks and wear countless hats. You also constantly fight the clock. What if you could reclaim some of that precious time? Enter task automation. It’s your secret weapon for streamlining your workflow and boosting productivity. By automating routine and repetitive tasks, small businesses can … Read more
/ The UK government has introduced its shiny new Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill, aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure from the ever-evolving cybercrime landscape. It sounds promising—like a step in the right direction. But, as with many cybersecurity regulations, it’s the details (or lack thereof) that tell the real story. Promising, But Vague The … Read more
Ah, another day, another cybersecurity breach—and this time, it’s not some private company handling your online shopping data, but the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Yes, you read that correctly: the very institution responsible for defending the nation has found itself vulnerable to a cyberattack. But before we throw our hands up in despair (or … Read more
Ah, the joy of opening Outlook, only to have it crash in your face. If you’re a Microsoft 365 user, you’re probably dealing with corrupted email rules. No worries—we’ve got the fix, and yes, it’s easier than reinstalling Outlook for the tenth time. Step 1: Nuke the Rules Outlook’s been hoarding bad email rules like … Read more