The CrowdStrike outage explained for Ryedale business owners and managers

Download our free guide which summarises everything you need to know about the recent CrowdStrike outage.

This is written specifically for business owners round here. Inside you’ll discover:

• What CrowdStrike is
• What happened on Friday 19th July 2024
• The impact on businesses – and what it means for you
• How to protect your business by reviewing IT strategies and contingency plans

It’s time to say goodbye to Windows 10

Next year we’ll say a final farewell to Windows 10 as it reaches end of life.

Microsoft is stopping support. This means no new tools or features, and no more security updates.

If you’re still using Windows 10 in your business, now’s the time to act so you avoid any last-minute panic… or putting your data at unnecessary risk.

In our latest guide we explain the options your business has, as well as what you need to consider for each one.

Cyber Attacks – Read this before it’s too late

The worst time to decide how to deal with a cyber attack is when you’re right in the middle of one.

Unfortunately, it’s something you’ll probably need to deal with eventually – small and medium sized businesses are a prime target for cyber criminals.

It’s a good idea to make a plan now, so that if the worst happens, you and your team are prepared to minimise the damage caused, the money spent, and the downtime suffered.

Our latest guide highlights 5 steps to stop a cyber attack causing the downfall of your business.

Download your free copy right now.

All it takes is one email

Did you know it can just take one email to bring your entire business to its knees?

Why?

Because a surprising 90% of cyber attacks begin with an email. And if you and your whole team are reliant on email every day, your chances of falling for a scam increase.

Fortunately, there are lots of smart things you can do to reinforce your email security and keep your business and its data safe.

In our latest guide we tell you what these things are and how you can implement them to stay safe.

Why you’re better in a contract with your IT company

What happens when your business suffers an IT issue?

Whether it’s suspected malware, a data breach, or a computer that refuses to connect to anything, chances are it’s going to cause you and your team downtime.

And if you only have a break/fix relationship with your provider (that’s where you only call them when there’s a problem), it’s going to mean unexpected costs, lots of waiting, and stress. Plenty of stress.

Secure your data under lock and key

The data in your business is invaluable. Without it you wouldn’t have much of a business left, would you?

So that data must be kept safe… and one of the best ways to do that is to encrypt it.

That way, even if a cyber criminal gets their hands on it, your data is worthless to them.

Our latest guide explains everything you need to know about encryption, and why it’s something you should implement straight away.

How proactive monitoring will help your business weather any storm

You’re the captain of your own ship. You have an excellent crew behind you. You’re prepared for anything!

Or so you thought.

Then one day, out of the blue, a massive digital kraken tentacled its way into your ship’s systems, causing havoc.

Your lookout was using the crow’s nest as a cosy place to nap. What you really needed was a vigilant lookout, alert for any small sign of danger.

This is the difference between being proactive about monitoring your business’s systems, or reactive. And we all know that prevention is better than cure, right?

Our latest guide explains everything you need to know about proactive monitoring for your business.

Download your free copy now.

Why outsourced IT always beats DIY

When you’re running a successful business, you just can’t do everything yourself.

You need to protect your time to focus on the bigger picture: Growing the business. Which means the things that you and only you can do.

Your IT is one of those things you need to trust someone else with. Once you do, there will be countless benefits to you, your team, and your business.

On the battle front: Protect your business from these cyber security threats in 2024

Are you neglecting your home office security?

Are you forgetting something when it comes to your business’s security strategy? It’s likely you are, and cyber criminals are already taking advantage.

More people than ever are working remotely. That means they’re using home networks and maybe even personal devices… and if you’re not taking the right steps to keeping everything secure, your entire business could be at risk.