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2020-02-03 08:30:00
### Quick Guide to Office 365 Security Monitoring
For many organisations, Office 365 is their first foray into the world of cloud. That brings unique advantages – but unique challenges too. In this article, the Grant McGregor team talks you through the essentials of Office 365 security.
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2020-01-20 07:30:00
### Unhappy new data breach!
The new year was barely hours old, when news started leaking about a troubling new data breach – the result of a ransomware attack on a major currency exchange business. Holiday makers, foreign exchange offices and airport currency services were all thrown into disarray in the first few days of the...
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2020-01-13 07:30:00
### How much should IT support cost?
The old maxim that “you get what you pay for” is true in so many service professions. If you’ve ever hired graphic designers or SEO “experts”, you’ll know that they are not all created equal. While it might be less obvious in terms of IT support, it’s likely to be a much more critical relationship...
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2020-01-10 16:07:00
### Scottish Enterprise Reveals Closing Date for Cyber Essentials Vouchers
Since its launch in November 2018, Scottish Enterprise’s voucher scheme has helped hundreds of Scottish businesses achieve the valuable, Government-backed Cyber Essentials Certificate. The vouchers are essentially grants of up to £1,000 that allows organisations get expert assistance, tailored...
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2019-12-30 07:30:42
### Predictions 2020
At this time of year, it's traditional to reflect on the year that’s been and think about the year ahead. What can we do better in 2020? And what does the year have in store for us?
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2019-12-20 16:28:04
### How to be a savvy web user this festive season
More people are opting to do their Christmas shopping online or are tempted by the post-Christmas / Boxing Day sales, and although it is quick, easy and convenient, it is important that you are aware of fraudsters looking to take advantage of online shoppers by creating fake websites and selling...
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2019-12-20 15:39:22
### Season's Greetings!
The festive season is officially underway and the Grant McGregor team has been getting into the spirit! Over the weekend we had our annual Christmas Lunch. As always, this is a wonderful opportunity to get the team - from both Edinburgh and Dundee offices - together for some delicious food, a good...
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2019-12-09 07:30:00
### The Cyber Essentials Policies Your Business Needs
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government scheme that all businesses and NFP organisations should undertake. It helps you to ensure that you have the basic security systems and processes in place to help mitigate a cyber-attack.
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2019-12-02 07:30:00
### The 6 questions to ask your IT provider about their own security
How can you assess whether your IT provider is doing enough to protect your business, its systems and data? The Grant McGregor team suggests some of the key questions you should be asking.
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