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2020-10-12 07:30:00
What is the principle of “least privilege”? And should you be following it?
You might have heard or read about the principle of least privilege in the context of cyber security – especially if you have looked into the Cyber Essentials scheme. This blog looks at why it’s important and how it can be implemented successfully.
2020-10-05 07:30:00
Why you should be using Axcient x360Cloud: Quick Q&A
Grant McGregor has teamed up with Axcient to offer our customers a new way to protect their data in the cloud, including in Microsoft365 applications. Here, we answer your questions about this new solution. If you don’t find the answers you need here, please reach out to our team. The Grant...
2020-09-28 15:51:48
The forgotten risk of our new WFH reality
Even before the lockdown was announced in March this year, businesses across the UK were doing what they could to ready their business for the effects of the pandemic. While their efforts have been herculean, it is now time to check that all new systems are secure.
2020-09-22 14:27:18
Why the IT Support Partner You Choose to Work With Could Be Your Biggest Security Risk
Cyber Security - let’s call it what it really means – protecting yourself against Criminals. Modern cyber crime might be one of the biggest risks your business faces. It could cause you massive disruption, reputational damage or even ultimately to close shop. But how do you know your business is...
2020-09-09 11:46:00
Grant McGregor Publishes New Cyber Essentials Guide to Recent Changes
The way the Cyber Essentials scheme is run has changed significantly during 2020. Grant McGregor Ltd has now published a short guide to explain the changes and how they might affect you.
2020-08-27 12:52:44
7 Reasons Why You Should Always Ask Any Prospective IT Partner What ISN’T Included
In a recent blog, we suggested that organisations should always ask any prospective IT partner what isn’t included in their service. We’ve received a few questions about it since, so in this blog we’re going to take a look at the sorts of things that may be omitted from your service if you don’t...
2020-08-20 13:08:00
Grant McGregor ranks in the top 200 IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on the planet, one of the highest-placed in the UK and top-rated in Scotland.
This year’s top Global Managed Service Providers (MSPs) has been announced. Based in Edinburgh & Dundee, Grant McGregor Ltd has climbed an unbelievable 329 places to rank number 167 globally on a compilation of the world’s 501 best Outsourced IT Companies or MSPs as they are often called today. "To...
2020-08-10 07:30:00
How to ensure web applications used in your business are secure
What are you doing to secure your business website and other web applications used in your business? If you run local browser (web) applications, they are probably secured with a variety of techniques, including firewalls, regular patching and network monitoring. But what happens when you are...
2020-08-03 15:23:57
What you need to know about the fastest-growing type of phishing attack today...
There’s a new attack vector in town: social media. Social is currently the fastest-growing type of phishing attack. Here’s what you need to know. We’ve covered phishing many times here on the Grant McGregor blog. We think it’s important to do so, because we all need to stay vigilant against the...
