Email Security for Microsoft 365: Is Microsoftâs Built-In Protection Enough?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most widely used business email platforms, and for good reason. It is reliable, familiar, cloud-based and packed with useful tools for everyday communication. For many businesses, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive have become central to how work gets done. But because Microsoft 365 is so popular, it is also […]
Cyber Essentials Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Self-Assessment
Cyber Essentials is one of the most recognised cyber security certifications for UK businesses. It helps organisations demonstrate that they have basic technical controls in place to protect against common online threats. However, many businesses start the application without realising how much information they need to gather first. Cyber Essentials is not just a quick […]
What Is Cyber Essentials and Does a Small Business Need It?
Cyber threats are not just a problem for large organisations. Small businesses are often targeted because they have fewer controls in place, less internal IT resource, and more to lose from disruption. That is where Cyber Essentials can help. Cyber Essentials is a UK-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations put the right security basics […]
How to Use DMARC and DKIM to Stop Email Spoofing
Email spoofing is a deceptive practice where cybercriminals forge email headers to make messages appear as though they are coming from a trusted source. This tactic is commonly used in phishing attacks to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. However, with the right email authentication protocols, such as DMARC and […]
Why You Should Backup Your Cloud Files
Is your data safe and secure? If you use cloud-based Software as a Service (Saas) systems such as Microsoft Onedrive or Shareport, or Google Drive and don’t have separate backup, your business is potentially at risk. We explain below why, what the impact could be and what you can do about it. You are responsible […]
Is it time to review your email security?
Are you at risk? If you have an email address but no security to protect it, you are putting your business at risk – we explain why below, what it could mean to your business, and what you can do about it. ICO Case Study This ICO case study is a good example of what […]
Don’t let cyber grinches spoil Christmas!
‘Tis the season for festivities, but don’t let cyber grinches spoil the fun! đ Here’s a quick guide to fortify your digital world this Christmas: Stay Vigilant: Cyber threats love holiday distractions. Be extra cautious when your attention is elsewhere. Lock Down Everything: Secure your digital turfârouters, computers, servers, websites, IoT gadgets, and online accounts […]
Server Issue Stalled Toyota’s Japanese Plants
Last week, Toyota faced an unexpected halt in production at all 14 of its Japanese factories. The disruption was not due to a cyber attack, as some might speculate given the company’s history, but rather an internal system malfunction. The Cause: A Disk Space Issue The problem began during routine maintenance work carried out on […]
How to safely use your business email
Email is the most popular form of communication worldwide. Itâs widely available, easy to use and free, meaning almost everyone around the whole world has access to one. The number of email users worldwide continues to increase and despite the emergence of alternative communication channels, such as chat apps, remains integral to daily lives. In […]
What is Phishing? How to recognise Phishing Emails
Youâve likely heard the term Phishing. This was already one of the most popular types of cyber attacks. Which has only increased since the Covid pandemic. So far in 2022, more than 3.4 billion phishing Emails are sent out daily. Almost half of the emails that were sent out in 2021 were phishing emails. A […]