Unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt have heard the term ‘Digital Transformation’ slung around with wild abandon. It really is a term that has been overused and to some extent, its validity today is somewhat questionable. To explain what I mean, perhaps I need to digress a little. Firstly, […]
READ MOREWhy Use Managed IT Services?
Ok, I know, this is a pretty dry subject and at the risk of writing an article that could replace sleeping medication for insomniacs, it really is an important topic to cover—so please stay with me for a few more minutes. I am not going to go into a lengthy explanation of what Managed IT […]
READ MOREOur Top 6 Tips for Promoting Modern Workplace Productivity
In a radically changed world where many workers may never go back to the office, new challenges are emerging for staff members and managers alike. Probably the biggest question surrounds how productive and safe people can be when working remotely with what Microsoft calls the Modern Workplace – and the good news is that not […]
READ MORE4 Setbacks with Ineffective Technology Change Management
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, empowering businesses to accomplish more in less time. The transformations that technology has brought about in the business world are mind-boggling and with transformative change comes stress. Without a defined change management strategy in place, avoidable inconsistencies are more likely to occur and you risk disrupting essential operations […]
READ MOREChange Management Basics for Technology Refreshes
Once you’ve completed a technology audit and prioritised the order in which you’ll close gaps in your infrastructure, it’s critical to remember that there are actions you must take prior to implementation for change to be successful and well-received by your team. Change produces stress in technology environments and among those who implement or are […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Phishing is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If […]
READ MORECybersecurity: What Every Business Owner Should Know
While organisations and workers have certainly benefitted from the advancement of technology, it has also introduced an unprecedented number of cybersecurity risks. Ransomware attacks, for example, hit businesses every 11 seconds in 2021.1 Therefore, if you want your business to grow and succeed, you must understand the realities of cybersecurity. The Reality of the Current […]
READ MOREDefense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly upgrading their toolset to break through security defenses. If you want to outsmart malicious hackers, it’s time to start thinking like them. Fend them off with various layered defense methods. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines DiD as “The application of multiple countermeasures in a layered or stepwise manner to achieve security objectives. The […]
READ MOREHow to Build a Security-First Culture That Empowers Your Hybrid Workforce
Tools are only as good as their users. This should be your guiding philosophy as the world shifts to a hybrid work model to deal with the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s great to define and implement essential security controls and tools, if it isn’t backed up by workforce buy-in and participation, […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Cybersecurity Attack Surfaces Are Expanding
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost overnight, it disrupted the way people went about their daily routines and how companies operated. Amidst all the chaos, changes to the cyber landscape increased at an unprecedented pace. Some of the trends that powered these changes and […]
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