Strengthening Access Control with a Password Management Solution Passwords remain one of the biggest weaknesses in cyber security. Whether in education, business, or the public sector, managing credentials securely is essential to protecting systems and data. A password management solution brings order, consistency, and accountability to what is often a [...]
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal Changes: Moving to CSP From 1st November 2025, Microsoft will introduce significant updates to its licensing model. These Microsoft Enterprise Agreement changes mean any organisation with fewer than 2,400 users will no longer be able to renew under an Enterprise Agreement (EA). Instead, licences must be [...]
The Shift from Microsoft DPM to Modern Data Protection For years, Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) has been a trusted tool for organisations safeguarding their on-premise infrastructure. It offered backup and recovery capabilities for key Microsoft workloads, including SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, and Hyper-V. However, times have changed – and [...]
Think You’re Too Small to Be Hacked? Think Again Cyber attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are growing at an alarming rate. Many owners still believe their size protects them from hackers. However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Hackers no longer focus solely on large corporations [...]
Security Awareness for Staff: Tackling the Cyber Security Risk of Human Error No matter how advanced your cyber security tools are, it only takes one mistake—one click on a phishing email or one weak password—for everything to unravel. These small errors, made by well-meaning people under pressure or without the [...]
Microsoft EA Changes: Why SMBs Are Switching to Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Microsoft is phasing out Enterprise Agreements (EAs) for organisations with fewer than 2,400 users, prompting many to review their licensing strategy. For most, transitioning to a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) offers the best path forward—delivering greater flexibility, simplified [...]
Microsoft’s May 2025 Update Fixes Five Zero-Day Threats Microsoft’s May 2025 Patch Tuesday has brought renewed attention to a critical topic in cybersecurity: patching. This month’s release included fixes for 72 vulnerabilities, five of which were already being actively exploited. For organisations that want to stay secure, this update underlines [...]
Exploiting Microsoft Teams: The New Phishing Threat Microsoft Teams is now deeply embedded in daily operations across countless organisations. With this level of adoption comes heightened attention from cybercriminals, who are exploiting Microsoft Teams to carry out highly convincing phishing campaigns and deliver stealthy malware. These attacks are not only [...]
Why Patch Management Is More Critical Than Ever Over the weekend, thousands of DrayTek routers across the globe experienced sudden and repeated reboots, causing unexpected outages for many businesses. The issue appears to stem from known vulnerabilities in unpatched firmware—a clear and timely reminder of the importance of effective patch [...]
Why an Extended Warranty is Essential for Schools and Businesses in a Seven-Year Server and Five-Year Desktop Lifecycle Most organisations, including schools and businesses, follow a hardware replacement cycle of seven years for servers and five years for desktops. While this approach balances performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, standard warranties often [...]
