Are you still unclear about the benefits our clients get from our cyber security stack and Security Operations Centre? Are you not sure that you want to take the next step in better cyber security? Cyber Security Webinar John O’Mahony, one of the keynote speakers from the recent Connect London 2023 conference, will present a […]
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We’re back. It is that time of year again when some of you out there in internet land need a gift for a geek partner, spouse, siblings, friend, relation, boss, etc., etc., etc. – I am here to help. Here is my personal selection, various prices, all geeky. There may be that ideal gift on
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I can hear you groan from here – “Why does he want to talk about passwords again? We know about passwords…”. Why am I talking about Passwords? I was talking with friends last week – not clients – and I was asked what exactly I do at Octagon Technology. Diana takes care of the statutory
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Before we start – floppies were an acceptable small business back-up in 1995, when we started Octagon Technology. I have an IT and Cyber Security checklist for my initial meetings with clients – obviously. When I get to the part where I ask about their back-up the tone of the answer can tell me a
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Following on from my July article where I told you about our excellent IT support services… but that could just be sales talk. Let me explain how we get to help our clients in the way we do. IT Support I will start with the people. We have a well trained and experienced small team
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Yesterday I wrote the opening chapter of this defence-in-depth article – I looked at how anti-virus protection can be side-stepped by threat actors and that staff cyber awareness training is needed to provide another layer to your defences. That was a human addition to your defence-in-depth and today we are going to look at more
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If your process for choosing an IT support supplier is purely based on cost then stop reading now and go here. IT support – that is a bit old fashioned! I used to spend my time fixing computer problems, talking to people about technology, running my team of experts and generally providing IT support for
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Authentication, Authorisation and Accountability. This is the third part of a three-part series looking at the basics of the cyber security principle of “AAA”. Day Three – Accountability Accountability is probably the least enforced part of our Triple A principle in most organisations. But if you do embrace it, it can have a powerful impact
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It is that time of year again – Father’s Day is coming. If you need inspiration for 18 June for a Geek Dad then look no further. You will find tech, gadgets, coffee and cult presents below. Have fun and I hope you find something to suit your Geek Dad. Let’s get on with the
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