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2021-01-25 12:28:37
Working From Home: are your systems still secure?
Even before the lockdown was announced in March 2020, businesses across the UK were doing what they could to ready their business for the effects of the pandemic. But now that we're in 2021 and a 3rd lockdown for some, have you done enough to make your systems more secure?
2020-12-09 08:39:07
12 Security & Compliance Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams and Why You Should Do It Now – PART 1
There may be more than 12 days until Christmas, but the end of the year is fast approaching so Grant McGregor is bringing you 12 Security & Compliance Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams and Why You Should Do it Now. Well actually, this week we bring you the first 6 reasons, but you can read...
2020-11-09 09:29:00
The Role of COVID-19 in Fast-Tracking Digital Transformation
COVID-19 has brought many changes with it – including the fast tracking of digital transformation for many businesses and organisations. It’s hard to look for positives in the pandemic, when so many people have been so affected by it. However, it has served to reveal to us the ingenuity and...
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.
2020-09-28 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...
2020-08-10 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...
2020-07-28 12:46:10
Secret 3: How Doing IT on the Cheap Ends Up Being More Expensive
Grant McGregor’s guide “The Six Little-Known Secrets” of IT support highlights a few key factors you need to consider in order to get the very best from your IT company. In this blog, we take a look at secret #3: beware of choosing an IT support provider on the basis of price alone! Price is, of...
