In our series of ‘how to’ videos we include tips on using Mimecast cloud cybersecurity. This time, we look at how to access and work with Mimecast 'on hold' messages via the Mimecast website portal or Outlook app. Mimecast provides a whole range of tools for email, data and web to help prevent cyber threats [...]
We’re focusing on phishing emails here, which are the most common form of cyber attack. We explain what they are, how you can detect them and how to protect your business. Phishing is a scam aimed at gaining information from a victim such as user names, passwords, bank and credit card details etc., to hack [...]
You need an up-to-date Cyber Incident Response Plan because, sadly, it’s no longer a case of whether your business could get cyber attacked but when it will get attacked. You should be as prepared as possible. Research published, such as that in ‘Information Age’, reveals the worrying trend that commercial cyber attacks on UK businesses [...]
Using Windows Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 is a simple but effective way to automatically lock your computer when you step away from it. See how to use it on our video below or read on ... Why do you need Windows Dynamic Lock? Have you ever walked away from your computer while there is [...]
Why are we asking about your Technology Strategy in the same sentence as mentioning all the exciting (or nerve-racking) sports events taking place this summer? As we write, the England football team are still in the Euros – how far will they go? Then there’s Wimbledon tennis, the Tour de France cycling, Rugby League and [...]
There is so much to do for an office move and having an IT checklist to tick off will make the transition considerably easier, smoother – and less costly! Here are our tips … As lockdown eases and we resume more normal workplace practices, many are moving offices. One reason for this is that the [...]
SharePoint is a great platform for sharing work and collaborating with others both inside and outside your business. Learn what it is, how to share files etc … As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely became a necessity. As we move on, many people will continue to work from home, either full or [...]
You will no doubt be aware of the threat ransomware poses, especially as attackers are now targeting the cloud. Here’s what to do to protect against Office 365 ransomware … Briefly, for anyone who isn’t familiar with the term, ‘ransomware’ is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until money [...]
If you’re using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop or the Citrix alternative for your remote workers, you may find Windows Virtual Desktop saves you money … For a start, you may have had an unwelcome New Year’s surprise on your return to work; a price increase – particularly if you have a hosted service. This is ultimately [...]
If your computer runs Microsoft Windows, your Start menu offers the options of Shut Down, Sleep and Restart. If you want to know the difference and when to use each of them, here’s our guide … Shut Down and Fast Startup in Windows In older versions of Microsoft Windows, Restart and Shut Down both closed [...]
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