The Importance of Security Awareness Training
While technical solutions like email firewalls and two-factor-authentication solutions are important for protecting end users, the one unifying risk factor that must be addressed to fundamentally improve security is the role of human error. Why Cyber Security Awareness Training is Important? Data breaches are running rampant these days, and the security picture in the UK […]
Microsoft Teams: Revolutionising the Modern Workplace
Microsoft Teams has taken the modern workplace by storm, revolutionising the way teams communicate and collaborate. Microsoft Teams has experienced unprecedented growth since its inception, making it the most rapidly expanding application in Microsoft’s history. Over 330,000 businesses worldwide have embraced this platform, and if you’re reading this there’s a good chance you’re one of […]
Why my Business Website Needs an SSL Certificate?
You may be familiar with URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), which are the addresses used to access websites. For instance, Wessex IT’s URL is: https://wessexit.com Have you ever noticed the distinction between URLs that start with http:// and those that begin with https://? The dissimilarity lies in the letter S. However, the true meaning behind that […]
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR): Myths and Misconceptions
Businesses depend on IT systems to efficiently store and retrieve information, minimise human errors, accelerate workflows, and shield against cyber threats. The significance of well-designed IT systems cannot be overstated, as they enhance convenience, efficiency, and security across all aspects of a business’s operations. However, IT disasters are common, and without proper preparation, the consequences […]
2FA: Empower Your Business Security Today
With the realisation that passwords alone are inadequate for safeguarding user accounts in the current technical landscape, the need for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) also known as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has grown among companies, governments, and the public. Reaching an all-time high, the cost of a data breach averaged $4.35 million in 2022 according to IBMs […]
Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats of 2023
Welcome to the digital age, where everything from our bank accounts to our social media profiles is just a few clicks away. But as we embrace the convenience of technology, we must also accept the growing threat of cybercrime. Cybersecurity threats have never been more prominent, and businesses and individuals alike need to take action […]
