Category: General

  • Good cybersecurity is always a challenge.

    Good cybersecurity is always a challenge.

    No matter what size of business you are or how complicated your home computer environment is we are all aware that the challenges of staying cybersecurity are ever present. The daily papers and many research reports indicate the challenge is becoming bigger and more complex. Covid 19 has contributed to the complexity of the cybersecurity…

  • Securing your home Wi-Fi from cyberattack

    Securing your home Wi-Fi from cyberattack

    Are you aware that you can secure your home network and computers against the cyber-criminals? An exploited weakness by cybercriminals is the unsecured Wi-Fi connection. It is just like leaving the front door unlocked when you are not at home.  This article provides  tips and recommendations on how to secure your home connection and minimise…

  • Remote access, be sure, be safe.

    Remote access, be sure, be safe.

    Want to distribute and allow data flow between privileged users? What about accessing your computer while being physically away from your desktop? Remote access could be the answer. It allows authorised users to access your computer, network, IT applications or data from any location. The connection allows entry to your network via the internet and has…

  • Passwords – peace of mind

    Passwords – peace of mind

    Passwords are like underwear – change them often, the longer, the better and keep them private. Every business, no matter how big or small and every individual internet user has encountered the dreaded password dilemma. I know if I was allowed, I‘d have the same password for everything, but I also understand that wouldn’t be…

  • Smart Choice – Managed Security

    Smart Choice – Managed Security

    2021 is the year where the smart choice for Australian SME’s is to protect against the growth of criminal activity by implementing an outsourced Security Service. Small to medium businesses do not have the technical resources and knowledge to stay abreast of the evolving security challenges. Ransomware, Phishing attacks are growing as one of the…

  • Security for Remote Workers

    Security for Remote Workers

    Even before the coronavirus outbreak began, telecommuting has been on the rise. There’s been a 159% increase in remote work since 2005. While studies suggest that this trend is beneficial to both employees and employers, it does come with some challenges in terms of online security. Although it’s easier than ever to bring work into the comfort of home, there are…

  • Business Data Back-up – What You Need to Know

    Business Data Back-up – What You Need to Know

    Data is the lifeblood of business, and no matter the size of your business, there is a need to be vigilant about protecting data, as the cyber criminals are looking to get their hands on it. The loss of sensitive information is very costly to recover and is damaging to a business’s reputation. Imagine if…

  • Are Your Home Technology Devices Performing Optimally?

    Are Your Home Technology Devices Performing Optimally?

    Residential Support – that delivers. Did you know that 600,000 hard disks crash every year in Australia? In addition to that, nearly a third of all Australian adults are affected by cybercrime, losing precious money to new viruses and security threats that emerge every day. Everyone relies on technology to live their daily lives, and…

  • Cyber Attacks on the Rise

    Cyber Attacks on the Rise

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his government are so concerned about the rise in the volume of Cyber-attacks that a specific press conference was held on Friday June 20th declaring Australia under attack. This is warning Australian businesses to be proactive in defending themselves against a potential attack. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (www.cyber.gov.au) (ACSC)…

  • Remote Working – Technology Perspective

    Remote Working – Technology Perspective

    COVID-19 has changed the way we work now and into the future, the Remote worker is here to stay. What does this mean for businesses from a technology viewpoint?

  • Windows 7 End of Life Options

    Windows 7 End of Life Options

    From the 14th January 2020, Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 will be ending. This means that, from this date onwards Microsoft will no longer be issuing security updates, patches or providing technical support for devices that are running Windows 7. This end of life support also applies to servers with Windows Server 2008/R2, Exchange Server…