Managed IT

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What It Means for Small & Micro Businesses

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Let’s face it: when it comes to new regulations, most small and micro business owners would rather watch paint dry than dive into another set of rules. But before you glaze over at the mention of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, let’s break it down into bite-sized chunks—no techno-jargon, just the essentials. You’ll thank … Read more

How Carpetright’s Cyber Breach Could Have Been Avoided: A Call to Action for Businesses

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The recent cyber breach at Carpetright, one of the UK’s leading flooring retailers, serves as a stark warning to businesses everywhere. This breach didn’t just disrupt operations—it exposed significant vulnerabilities that could have been mitigated with the right cybersecurity measures in place.

DMARC Deadlines Approaching: What You Need to Know

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We’ve got you covered! At Equate Group Ltd., we’ve taken proactive measures to ensure all our customers are prepared for the new DMARC requirements set by Google and Yahoo. Here’s a TLDR rundown of what we’ve done and what you need to do: What We’ve Done What We Need from You Why This Matters Google … Read more

Don’t Make Excuses! This is why Small UK Businesses Should Get Cyber Essentials Certified

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As a small business owner in the UK, you’re probably aware of the increasing risk of cyber attacks. However, you may also have some concerns and objections about getting Cyber Essentials certified. It’s understandable that you may have some reservations, but it’s important to consider the many benefits that certification can bring to your business. … Read more

10 reasons why all UK SMBs should be Cyber Essentials certified.

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Small businesses in the UK are facing an increased risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks. As a result, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. One effective solution is the UK government-backed scheme, Cyber Essentials. It is designed to be easy to implement and provides a set of basic but … Read more

The Importance of Cyber Essentials for Small Businesses: A Look at the Statistics

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Cybersecurity is a critical concern for small businesses in the United Kingdom. With over 5.7 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the country, these businesses play a vital role in the economy. Unfortunately, small businesses are at a higher risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks. In fact, according to the UK government’s Cyber … Read more

Microsoft Patch Update – August 2021

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Last week Microsoft released software updates to plug at least 44 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related products. The software giant warned that attackers are already pouncing on one of the flaws. Ironically enough involves an easy-to-exploit bug in the software component responsible for patching Windows 10 PCs and Windows Server 2019 machines. Microsoft said attackers have seized upon CVE-2021-36948, which … Read more