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16 February 2024
The Benefits of Implementing a Dual Site Disaster Recovery Plan
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
Implementing a disaster recovery plan using two independent data centres connected by diverse fiber links offers substantial benefits for businesses aiming to bolster their resilience to unforeseen events. Here's a brief overview of the advantages:…
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5 February 2024
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1 July 2023
Does you business have a plan to protect its Microsoft 365 Data?
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
Microsoft 365 - all your business data that lives on-line in Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and One Drive - is a core part of the day to day lifeblood of your business. Critical business functions - administration, sales, training, IT, accoun…
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15 May 2023
Only four percent of ransomware victims recover all their data...
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
"four percent of ransomware victims recover all their data... Only 61 percent recover data at all. And victims typically experience 25 days of disruption to their businesses." see this article in The Register…
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4 April 2022
Ransomware Risks and How to Mitigate Them
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
A ransomware attack involves criminals gaining unauthorised remote access to a company's data and holding that data hostage by encrypting it. The data becomes inaccessible without a decryption key held by the criminals. A ransom payment is demanded…
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28 June 2017
Information Commissioner's Office toughens stance on SME data breaches with latest fine
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
There is much talk and coverage in the IT industry at the moment about businesses needing to prepare for For SM…
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15 May 2017
Ransomware Prevention and Recovery Strategies
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
On Friday 12th May many organisations around the world, including parts of Britain's NHS, were disrupted by attacks using ransomware software called Wannacry. Ransomware is malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to …
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24 April 2017
DDOS Mitigation Services
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack involves attackers flooding a network or service with so many requests that the systems reach capacity and grind to a halt. Over the years DDOS techniques have evolved from simply flooding firewalls or D…
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15 November 2016
What is Cyber Essentials?
Posted by Andrew Ogilvie in Security
Cyber Essentials is an IT security accreditation scheme that since October 2014 has been mandatory for suppliers bidding for UK Government contracts which involve handling personal and providing many ICT products and services. Cyber Essentials set…
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