by Equity Networks | Mar 22, 2018 | Security
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is coming into force on 25 May 2018, and it’s the hottest of hot topics as every business tries to clean up its data protection act in time. But there is a danger that people are getting caught up in a tangle of...
by Equity Networks | Mar 15, 2018 | Security
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. Although it is principally aimed at large companies – and they are the ones who’ll be getting the large fines if they are careless with our data – most of the rules about data...
by Jeff Wiblin | Mar 2, 2018 | Disaster Recovery
Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? It’s the notion that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong – and usually at the worst possible time. Never has this seemed more true than when it comes to running your business and managing your IT. Usually...
by Equity Networks | Feb 22, 2018 | Security
If you’re a small business you may not have much to fear from the approaching enforcement of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The big fines and strict requirements are aimed at large global companies with huge amounts of sensitive consumer data. But...
by Jeff Wiblin | Feb 5, 2018 | Network Security
When it comes to minimising risk and maximising productivity, keeping your IT systems secure and up to date is paramount. This is something we do as standard for all of our clients, but what happens when something unexpected happens that you have no control over? 2018...
by Jeff Wiblin | Jan 18, 2018 | Network Security
The GDPR train will be leaving the station soon, and if your business isn’t ready it might risk breaking the law. The General Data Protection Regulation will be rolled out across Europe on the 25th May 2018. It’s attracted a lot of attention from...
by Equity Networks | Jan 11, 2018 | IT support
First Line’s IT Site Support Engineer Richard Woodwards is a walking, talking history of 40 years of business computing. Pinning Richard Woodwards down for an interview is not easy. As an IT Support Engineer, he is almost perpetually out and about, visiting client...
by Equity Networks | Jan 5, 2018 | Security
You may have heard on the news about two major bugs found in computer chips made by Intel, AMD and ARM. They have been dubbed ‘Meltdown’ and ‘Spectre’ – two names almost guaranteed to induce anxiety – and we are told that, if they are not fixed, they could be used by...
by Equity Networks | Dec 7, 2017 | IT support
The Firstline IT Oxford engineers will be available to solve your IT problems over Christmas – but don’t worry: they enjoy it. In case you feel guilty about calling the duty engineer over Christmas – don’t! Some of First Line’s engineers will be in the office during...
by Equity Networks | Dec 7, 2017 | Security
Cybercriminals know how to exploit Christmas-shopping anxiety. Don’t let these criminals target you. The countdown to Christmas has started, and you’re feeling stressed. One half of your mind is still worrying about what to get your Great Aunt, while the other half...
