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12 October 2023 10:30 am
Author:
Rachael Adams
8 Ways to Tighten Cyber Security in Your Business
In an age where digitalisation and connectivity define the modern business landscape, concerns about cyber security loom large. With headlines consistently highlighting data breaches and cyberattacks, businesses of all sizes must be vigilant in tightening their cyber security measures.
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20 March 2023 3:11 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
How Do I Educate Employees on Cyber Security?
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, cyber security becomes more important than ever before. In today’s world, a single security breach can result in significant financial loss and damage to an organisation’s reputation. Cyberattacks are not just limited to big corporations; small and medium-sized businesses are also at risk.
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23 February 2023 12:08 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
Why You Need a Password Manager For Your Business and Personal Life
Recalling passwords is a game of memory that most of us have long since lost. Sure, we remember a few that we use most often – perhaps our Microsoft password, and the PIN number for our phones, but if you count up how many passwords we now use in a day, it becomes quickly apparent why we spend a lot of time resetting them.
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9 February 2023 1:15 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
Data Breaches: Optus, Medibank, Uber, and More. What Should I Know and What Should I Do About It?
If you’re one of the millions of Australians affected by a data breach in 2022, you might be wondering what to do next. It is undoubtedly a stressful experience but the right steps can reduce the risk of it turning into a catastrophe. Let’s take a look at the best ways to proceed.
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9 January 2023 11:05 am
Author:
Rachael Adams
How Can I Protect My Data in the Cloud?
Usually, when a new technology emerges, most organisations go through a period of careful evaluation and planning. This was, initially, the case with cloud transitions. Businesses were at different stages of the journey, somewhere between dipping a toe in the water via Microsoft 365 and transitioning entire IT environments.
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3 November 2022 12:33 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
9 Low Cost Ways to Improve Your Cyber Security
2022 has been something of an awakening for Australians when it comes to cybersecurity. Attacks on major organisations like Optus and Medibank were far from the first in Australia – in fact, the Bureau of Statistics reported fending off almost a billion attacks on census day in 2021. Still, those breaches were the first to affect so many individuals to so great an extent…
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17 May 2022 2:08 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
Turn Microsoft Authenticator into Your Password Manager
Microsoft Authenticator can now securely create, store, and autofill passwords across your devices. Users who rely on the Microsoft’s built-in password manager use stronger and more unique passwords because they don’t need to remember or type them as often. And because the password manager will only autofill passwords on the sites to which they belong, users are less likely to fall victim to a phishing attack.
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17 February 2022 11:34 am
Author:
Rachael Adams
CyberProtect and CyberPack – What are They, and What is the Difference?
It would be hard to miss the changes to the IT security landscape over the last two years. Even locally, we have seen high-profile cases involving organisations ranging from a hospital to a national freight company. They, of course, are the tip of the iceberg, those unfortunate enough to make headlines as they try to recover from cyber-mayhem.
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2 December 2021 1:33 pm
Author:
Rachael Adams
What is User Awareness Training and Does My Business Need It?
Security breaches are painful, costly, and harmful to an organisation’s reputation, so it is safe to say that prevention is far better than cure. There are, of course, many excellent technologies designed to help, but are you overlooking something equally important? If you’re not already conducting user awareness training, here’s why it is an important consideration.
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21 October 2021 11:01 am
Author:
Rachael Adams
Security Assessment, Security Audit, or Penetration Test: What Does My Business Need?
When it comes to preventing cyber-crime, knowledge is power. The better you can understand the way your business uses technology, and the risks in your environment, the better your chances of presenting a strong defence. As IT environments become more complex, getting a complete picture requires specialist cyber-security skills, but these are in short supply. Many businesses turn to a security assessment, security audit, or a penetration test, but what does each process involve?
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