10 ways to protect your business from ransomware
Ransomware can halt business operations and lock you out of your data. This article sets out ten essential measures small and medium-sized businesses can take to reduce the risk.
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How to spot a phishing email: 8 warning signs
Phishing emails rush you into handing over passwords or payment details. Eight practical warning signs help you recognise suspicious messages and respond the right way.
What to look for when choosing a firewall
A firewall inspects traffic entering and leaving your network against defined rules. Choosing the right one means weighing your needs, real-world capacity, licensing, management and continuity together.
How to plan Wi-Fi coverage in the office
A reliable wireless network is not built on the number of access points alone. Office layout, user density, security and testing all need to be planned together.
Server, NAS or cloud? Where should you keep your data?
Servers, NAS and cloud storage meet different needs. To decide well, weigh data type, access, security, cost and recovery needs together.
How to prepare a disaster recovery plan (RPO and RTO)
A disaster recovery plan sets out which systems come back, and in what order, after an outage. Learn how to use RPO and RTO according to your business's real needs.
An IT checklist for joiners and leavers
Small IT steps when people join and leave reduce account sprawl and data risk. This article gives managers and IT leads a practical checklist framework.
Essential technical measures for KVKK: what should IT do?
Access control, logging, backup and incident management are central to protecting personal data on the IT side. This article covers technical measures under KVKK alongside business processes.
The e-Despatch arrived. Did all the goods?
Filing an incoming e-Despatch is easy; the real job is checking that the goods match the order. How goods receipt, returns for differences and the supplier reply move in one flow in our business management software.
Cloud or your own server? Web or desktop?
Two questions always come up when choosing business software: where will it run, and how will it be used? We compare the pros and cons of each option and who it suits.
The 3-2-1 backup rule: don't lose your data
A disk failure, ransomware or a fire... If you have a backup, your business keeps running. But does your backup really work? Test your backup plan with one simple rule.
5 rules to protect your accounts
Most attacks start with weak or reused passwords. Five habits that greatly reduce the risk, for personal and company accounts alike.
How to set up a secure VPN for remote working
Connecting remote staff securely to the company network takes more than installing VPN software. Access limits, multi-factor authentication, device checks and an up-to-date VPN gateway need to be planned together.
Endpoint security: is antivirus still enough?
Antivirus catches known malware but can fall short against attacks using stolen passwords and legitimate tools. EDR, updates, restricted privileges and disk encryption should be considered together.
SPF, DKIM and DMARC for company email: why do you need them?
SPF, DKIM and DMARC help receiving systems spot forged emails sent using your domain. Learn what each one does and how to move DMARC in stages from p=none to reject.
7 mistakes to avoid when setting up an office network
Most office network problems stem not from a lack of expensive equipment but from basics skipped during installation. Seven common mistakes and their fixes, from port capacity to the IP plan and handover documents.
What is a VLAN, and why does a small business need one?
A VLAN lets you separate guest, camera, server and staff devices on the same physical network. This article covers a sample plan, rules between VLANs and a step-by-step transition.
Structured cabling: when to choose Cat6, Cat6A or fibre
Cabling is laid once and stays for years, so the choice should be based on tomorrow's needs, not just today's. This article compares Cat6, Cat6A and fibre by distance, speed and typical use.
Server room checklist: power, cooling, UPS and access
An overloaded socket, an air conditioner that switches off or a worn-out battery can stop your servers. Practical checks for the power path, UPS choice and upkeep, cooling, water and fire risk, and physical access.
What is virtualisation and what does it bring to a business?
Virtualisation lets a single physical server run several independent virtual machines. Its benefits, risks such as a single point of failure, snapshots and licensing, and how to plan the migration.
Who backs up your data in cloud applications (email, office suite)?
In cloud services the provider protects the infrastructure, but recovering deleted data is mostly up to you. The shared responsibility model, how data gets lost and options for an independent backup.
What is an IP PBX and how does it differ from a traditional phone system?
An IP PBX carries calls over the computer network, bringing flexibility, remote working and reporting. Learn how it differs from a traditional PBX and what to watch for in network, power and security.
Business internet: why does a redundant connection matter?
When a single internet line fails, sales, phones and cloud applications can all stop together. Learn how to assess different infrastructure, failover, load balancing and 4G/5G backup options.
Subscription or perpetual licence?
A perpetual licence is paid for once, while a subscription grants use only as long as you pay. Weigh total cost, updates, flexibility and data access to see which model suits you.
Are you ready for a software licence audit?
Licence audits are hard mostly when you cannot show what is installed where and under which right. This article covers licence metrics, a proof-of-licence file and regular reconciliation.
Why patch management should not slip
Postponed updates leave publicly known vulnerabilities open on your systems. This article covers managing operating system, application and network device patches through prioritisation, testing and staged rollout.
Why keep an IT asset inventory, and how?
Assets with unknown warranty, support and renewal dates slow decisions when problems arise. This article explains how to build and maintain an IT inventory of hardware, software, accounts and services.
Network and server monitoring: knowing before problems hit
Monitoring lets you spot problems with critical areas such as disks, backups, certificates and UPS units before users notice. The right thresholds and notification channels keep alerts from turning into noise.
How to plan an IT budget for a small business
An IT budget lets you see hardware replacement, subscription, support, security and backup costs in advance and spread them over time. A contingency item and regular tracking reduce surprises during the year.