by Jeff Wiblin | Mar 24, 2021 | IT support, Security
The Importance of Cyber Security for Securing Business IT Systems Make no mistake, cyber security solutions and services are undervalued in the majority of businesses in the UK. Studies show that 40% of all cyber-attacks are targeted to SMEs, costing up to £115,000...
by equity_admin | Jan 18, 2021 | IT support, Security
40% of cyber-attacks are targeted to small businesses with little-to-no IT security systems. What is an IT Security Audit? An IT security audit is conducted by IT support companies to assess the overall security of your IT infrastructure. There are many ways to run an...
by Jeff Wiblin | Oct 20, 2020 | IT support, Security
A few years ago we wrote a post with tips on working from home. This was the result of new legislation that meant an employee could request flexible working if they had worked for your company consistently for 26 weeks. If working from home was requested, you were...
by Jeff Wiblin | Jul 30, 2020 | IT support, Security
All good cyber security plans combine the three essential components of prevention, detection and response. It goes without saying that cybercrime prevention is better than cure but the correct tools and procedures are required to ensure a robust defence solution....
by Jeff Wiblin | May 5, 2020 | Security
UK government survey estimated the average cost of a cyber attack on a small business to be between £65,000 and £115,000. GOV.UK Recent trends are showing that cyber attacks on small businesses are increasing. In fact, according to a report by Small Business...
by equity_admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Security
Sophos recently released its 2021 Threat Report, sharing the key cyber security challenges it projects the world will be facing over the coming year. In short, the report outlines how cyber criminals are constantly evolving and adopting increasingly aggressive and...
by Jeff Wiblin | Sep 3, 2018 | IT support, Security
Investing in upgrades is a business necessity Keeping your old software is a false economy says Equity’s John Crozier. It can sometimes feel as though software companies are attempting to take you for a ride by constantly issuing new versions and expecting you to pay...
by Equity Networks | Jun 26, 2018 | Security
4,500 cyber attacks on businesses in the UK are successful With all the talk about strong passwords and educating staff not to fall for phishing emails, you could be forgiven for thinking that the age of security software had passed. But while it’s true that the...