The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, known as PCI DSS, is an important security standard to control personal data and to limit fraud with bank and credit card payments. PCI DSS originated via a joint effort by leading payment brands in the United States including Mastercard, Visa and American Express. collaboration between the major…
Trend reports have been predicting more hybrid working between home and the office for several years, and it turns out they were right – the whole process just got rapidly accelerated by the advent of a global pandemic. The trends have still been proven correct however, even now with the pandemic easing thanks to vaccines,…
Every piece of equipment you use in your business has a shelf life. The same is true for IT equipment, hardware and software. As the end of life of your IT equipment approaches you need to decide how to upgrade to new systems and how to dispose of the old tools. Planning for the transition…
The danger of insider attacks are often overlooked or not given the same level of attention as outside attacks in cybersecurity prevention planning. As insiders already have access to the network and can bypass firewalls, they have an easier task in gaining sensitive information. These threats don’t need to hack through the firewalls first defence…
More internet users are understanding the importance of data privacy and are beginning to look for alternatives to Google and some social media sites like Facebook that make profits on user data. Alongside this swell in consumer awareness, regulators are becoming stricter on data privacy rules and they will become more rigorous during 2021 and…
The new Windows 365 product is set to revolutionise the way we work, following the hybrid work trend. More and more employees are opting for a mix of in-office and at-home work flexibility, and Windows is helping to make this a reality. This is excellent news for businesses operating with Windows 365, as their employees…
Are you ready for the big analogue network switch-off? Say goodbye to your usual phone and fax systems, and hello to a digital business landscape. BT is switching from old copper phone lines or analogue (PSTN and ISDN) to digital by December 2025. The change in this century’s technology means they will be switching off…
Many companies around the globe had to have their employees work from home due to the pandemic. According to the Office of National Statistics, 46.6% of people worked from home in the UK in April 2020. Now in the UK for July, Boris Johnson has stated the Covid-19 restrictions will ease almost completely. Businesses will…
WhatsApp’s users need to be aware of the emerging 2021 hijack scam. Scammers have begun posing as friends to gain valuable data and take over your WhatsApp. This article will take you through the WhatsApp hijack scam, tips to protect your WhatsApp, and other scams to be aware of. What Is The WhatsApp Hijack Scam?…
