Small Business

How can you protect your precious data? In today’s digital world, our data is more valuable than ever. Businesses now hold the majority of their data in a digital format and we as individuals also generate a huge amount of data over our lifetimes, including photos and media files. These files don’t just hold immense

What is it and why does it matter? In the age of digital dominance, where data reigns supreme and cyber threats lurk around every corner, UK businesses must take steps to mitigate their vulnerabilities. One vital step that organisations can take to help protect themselves is the acquisition of Cyber Essentials Certification, a government-backed scheme

How strong is your password? A recent report from NordPass contains a list of the most commonly used passwords in the US and 29 other countries. The report shows that people are still frequently using weak passwords like ‘guest,‘123456’, Password1, ‘a1b2c3’ and ‘qwerty’ to protect their accounts. Worryingly, 83% of these passwords can be cracked

Introduction In October 2023, a major shake-up of email configuration was announced (initially by Google and Yahoo), particularly in relation to its use for mass-mailing services such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp and Hubspot. The issue relates to email authorization changes happening with these service providers, all related to DKIM, DMARC, and SPF. The objective of

The Law is clear … The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR post-Brexit). Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules to make sure the information is: Used fairly, lawfully and transparently. Used for specified, explicit purposes. Used in a way that