Password policy advice for system owners
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have created some guidance for system owners responsible for determining password policy. This contains tons of helpful info and tips to help you update your approach on password policies. Password administration for system owners The NCSC have also designed a useful poster outlining the various password strategies that can [...] Read more
Windows 7 End of Life – 14th January 2020
Upgrade to Windows 10 It was January 2019, when many organisations started to think about Windows 7 End of Life and planning to upgrade or even replace Windows 7 machines with Windows 10. The thought of Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) occurring on 14th January 2020 may have seemed daunting and a long time [...] Read more
Router security guide for small businesses
As a small business owner, you may not have the time or energy to properly consider your router security or the security of your network. That could be a mistake. Small businesses are now a prime target for hackers, which is why we put this router security guide for small businesses together. It’s a fast, […]
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My love/hate relationship with two-factor authentication
Ok, ok …I don’t HATE it, but it is annoying! Every time I want to sign in, firstly I must remember my username and password (with at least 12 characters, numbers, capital letters and symbols it’s so strong, not even I can remember it!). Then, what’s this?! Its asking for ANOTHER code. Now where did [...] Read more
Dufeu IT Receives StorageCraft 2019 Partner Year-on-Year Growth Award
We are extremely pleased to announce that we have been awarded the StorageCraft 2019 Partner Year-on-Year Growth Award. The award was presented to Adam Holding, a senior member of the technical team, at the annual StorageCraft Partner Conference held this year in Malta. We have been extremely busy this year helping our customers improve their […]
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3 terrifying mistakes to avoid when migrating to the cloud
Its 2019 and the cloud is not new. Most businesses are either in the process of migrating to the cloud or planning a migration. Although cloud computing isn’t a new trend, mistakes can be ghastly. These mistakes are costly and may scare you or your business execs off future cloud ventures. Migrating to the cloud […]
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Managers have largest digital skills gap
Nine in ten organisations across Great Britain currently lack in digital skills. The digital skills gap is having the most negative impact on management-level jobs, according to a new report (The Open University Bridging the Divide Report 2019). With the constant development of new technologies, organisations are becoming more aware of the shortages but unsure […]
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41% increase in internally sourced cyber threats/data leaks in 2019
Businesses need to put more stress on prevention against threats that originate from the inside. Its all too easy for an employee or even a manager to click on a link from a familiar brand or open an inconspicuous attachment. This can be devastating. Mimecast’s “The state of security 2019” report shows 41% of organisations […]
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What is phishing and how can you protect yourself/your business against it?
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information via email, typically by masquerading as a reputable company and directing users to enter personal information into fake websites or by getting the user to download a malicious attachment. Phishing emails are certainly not a new trend. The first phishing attempt was recorded in 1990, and […]
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Windows 7 End of Life
Microsoft has a life cycle for their products, and when that product reaches ‘end of life’ there are serious security implications for any business that continues to use it. In just 12 months two of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems will reach ‘end of life’ – Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. These popular […]
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