Wireless internet connectivity is a wonder of the modern age. There are few more ubiquitous technology protocols than Wi-Fi, the means via which radio signals sent from our router connect with the devices we use around the smart home. Previously, such internet-enabled devices mostly included one or two laptops, PCs and phones. Today, however, it […]
A friend – let’s call her Ellie – recently called me with a devastated tone in her voice. Her Instagram account had been hacked and she was locked out. Her panic was evident as she told me her password had been changed and that the hackers had added two-factor authentication (2FA) to the account. She […]
IT consulting is a vital service for businesses of all sizes, as it helps companies make the right IT decisions to support their operations and achieve their goals. With the help of an experienced IT consultant, businesses can identify their IT needs, develop a strategic plan, and implement the necessary solutions to improve their operations […]
As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season. Where there are users to be scammed and money to be made, cybercriminals won’t be far behind. So it was during the pandemic, when internet users eager to get hold of the […]
Technology enables us to do wonderful things. The PCs and mobile devices at the center of our digital world are an indispensable part of our personal and working lives. They offer us a gateway to social media, online banking, media streaming, instant messaging, fitness tracking and much else besides. Depending on your circumstances they may […]
Modern companies rely on their IT systems to run the day-to-day activities of their business. But without strong support, these systems can become obsolete, redundant and costly. To maximise the benefits of your IT system, you have to fully utilise all its features and functions. For example, you can: – Take advantage of cloud storage […]
Mimecast Email Security is a cloud-based secure email gateway that protects conversations from malware, spam, ransomware, spear-phishing, and zero-day attacks. The supervisor can monitor, detect and remediate internal threats by inspecting emails for malicious attachments, links, or confidential information. Mimecast Email Security automatically remediates malicious emails or attachments from employees’ inboxes and offers a unified […]
What is cloud computing? Cloud Computing is basically “on-demand” services that are delivered over the Internet. Or more simply, there is no longterm commitment with the cloud service provider, you pay only for what you use. cloud computing Benefits? Do business faster: Cloud computing speeds up business processes and can help you stay competitive in […]
How does Cloud Computing benefit me? While supporting the information technology infrastructure of a business presents some challenges, it is also a major cost. As we saw earlier in this chapter, there is no one best way to provide IT services. In a recent poll, businesses said that on average 27 percent of their IT […]
Networking Security Networking Security is the act of securing and protecting an organization’s systems from attacks from outside the organization. Threats can come in the form of hard-coded Trojans, social engineering and even viruses. Someone with malicious intent can access a network by breaking into a server, gaining access through an unprotected connection or by […]