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In today’s security climate threats have only become more sophisticated. They use machine learning and artificial intelligence to seek out areas of vulnerabilities in networks and devices and spread rapidly.

One of the main reasons that people use on-premises software hosted on their own server is because they feel it’s more secure to have complete control. Their data is onsite, accessible online, or offline.

The Internet is getting faster allowing businesses to implement cost-effective cloud hosted applications, rich media solutions and VoIP.
But it's also the case that the Internet is getting more dangerous. Hardly a day goes by now without the news media reporting another serious cyber security breach.

Businesses are transforming quickly in the 21st century. In just two decades, the “norm” for company operations has gone from mostly on-premises processes to complete cloud environments.

The average employee in Australia has to juggle 66 different passwords. This makes it nearly impossible for them to make all those passwords strong and unique while still remembering them.

Windows 10 is going to be retired in just a few short years, in October of 2025. So, businesses need to pay attention now and plan for an OS upgrade in the coming months to stay current.

Increasing productivity is a common goal for many businesses. Accomplishing that goal has become even more of a challenge now that teams are spread out between home and office.

In this article, we have summarised a guide developed by ACSC to help small businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber security incidents.

In 2021, the number of global remote workers is expected to double. While the pandemic may have accelerated the pace of telecommuting, it was a trajectory that was already picking up steam.

Are you still using a manual sign-in sheet for visitors? This type of manual process is incredibly time-consuming and not easy to search.

The way we work has changed a lot in even just the last decade. There are more remote workers than ever before, and companies are largely running their most vital processes in the cloud for anywhere access.

As business processes have moved to the cloud, the look of company network security has changed. Company data and sensitive files are now often located in cloud storage accounts rather than on a server or computer hard drive.

Let’s discuss why it’s vital to have each of these three elements working together in just about anything you do, from the adoption of new software to improving your customer support experience.

Almost every business that uses Microsoft 365 has Microsoft Forms included as part of their subscription - but we find very few of our customers use it - or even know about it!

When it comes to the success of a business cybersecurity strategy, the focus is usually on software, passwords, network, and data. For example, you always hear about updates being needed to software and operating systems, but companies often neglect firmware security.

Today’s threat landscape has become very sophisticated. While large enterprise companies and government organisations may have state-of-the-art technology solutions, so do large criminal cybercrime organisations.

Cloud technology has been a driver for change in the workplace for more than a decade, and its importance was definitely experienced by many businesses in Sydney over the past year.

Some of the business technology tools that organisations have turned to in efforts to improve communications and help teams connect more efficiently are Microsoft 365 and Teams.

Despite other messaging tools that have come out in recent years, email is still the #1 method of communication for most offices. 86% of surveyed professionals prefer email over other communication methods.

Many industries are rethinking the way they do things as a result of the global pandemic. This includes deploying “contactless” solutions and taking advantage of newer technologies and the “nearly here” speeds of 5G connectivity.

2020 was a banner year for cyberattacks worldwide, and Australia saw more attacks during the first half of 2020 than it did in all of 2019. This increase in online threats has driven many organisations to seek out help with their IT management and cybersecurity from an IT professional.

Did you know that 90% of modern data breaches now involve a phishing attack?
These attacks usually consist of fake emails designed to look like they’re coming from a brand or institution that you trust.

Fifty-nine percent of surveyed organisations in Australia and five other counties  report relying on human memory to manage passwords, and 42% say they use sticky notes.

The average cost of cybercrime to an Australian business is $276,323. It’s one of the biggest threats to a business and one that can take many forms.