We recommend all our clients to have an IT and Cyber Security Audit, but many business people are not sure what that involves or whether it is even necessary, particularly if the business is very small. In times of economic uncertainty, it is logical that business owners will look for value for money and an […]
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In the digital age, where business communication is predominantly conducted via email, the security and authenticity of these communications cannot be overstated. A correct business email setup, including Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, is not just a technical detail but a fundamental aspect of a company’s online presence and reputation. SPF records are a type
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In today’s digital landscape, the significance of implementing a robust cyber security policy cannot be overstated, particularly for companies operating within the UK. Such a policy serves as the cornerstone of an organisation’s defence against the ever-evolving threats posed by cybercriminals. A comprehensive cyber security policy should encompass a clear outline of employee responsibilities, data
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), is a method of authorising a login using multiple pieces of authentication. The pieces are usually defined as something the user has and something the user knows. For example, withdrawing money from a cash machine requires your valid credit or debit card (what you have) and
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If you have been following our posts on Defence in Depth you will be gaining an understanding of some of the products and services we can provide. This article is about the layers that need to be addressed in order to meet your Cyber Security goals. At the bottom of the article there are links
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Into the bin it goes ! It is generally recommended that when you throw away house rubbish that you do not include intact personal information. To avoid electronic dumpster diving and people getting your (PII) such as bank accounts, NI numbers, ID and such. This is because naughty people can and will look through bins
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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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The top story of the week is that we have now passed 1000 cyber security articles on Smart Thing Solutions: This is probably the second most important story of the week to anyone who owns a business and employs someone who they have to trust: Whether you believed that the Google AI is sentient or
Today, is a a day worth celebrating. Today we published our thousandth post over on the Smart Thinking Solutions cyber security news site. Clive has written a good article that covers how and why we started Smart Thinking and he has picked out 10 topics that we write about, illustrating them with example posts from
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