Outsourced IT Partnerships – The Benefits Explained
Outsource Your IT and Empower Your Business In today’s fast paced business environment all businesses face multi-faceted challenges in managing their Information Technology (IT) infrastructure efficiently. Outsourcing IT systems planning, design, delivery and support has become a trend for organisations seeking to optimise efficiency, enhance productivity and mitigate risks. According to a study by YouGov, 70% […]
Defend Against Advanced Email Threats
Avoid becoming the next cyber attack victim Email continues to be the most popular cyber attack surface. Research shows that 91% of cyber attacks starts with an email, of which, 80% reported are spear-phishing attacks. Here are some of the ways you can help defend against these email threats. Threat Prevention Stop email threats from […]
Reminder: Cybercriminals Love Christmas
Don’t let cybercriminals exploit business downtime during this holiday season. The holiday season brings with it well-deserved time off for businesses, resulting in many companies operating with a skeleton crew. This, unfortunately, is the perfect time for cybercriminals to capitalise on a distracted workforce, reduced staff and operational changes. Our security experts recommend organisations take […]
How a Managed Firewall Benefits a Business
What is a Managed Firewall? A firewall is a piece of computer hardware or software that monitors a computer network’s incoming and outgoing traffic and then either permits or blocks the transfer of data to and from the network, based on a set of pre-established security rules. It protects businesses from intrusions and potential liability […]
10 Reasons To Adopt Air-Gapped Offsite Backups
Changing Threat Landscape The proliferation of ransomware attacks, where malicious actors encrypt data and demand a ransom for its release, has led to an increased emphasis on securing backups. Attackers have increasingly targeted on-site backup systems, exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise, encrypt or delete backup data. While on-site backups are convenient and provide quick access to […]
SCG Midlands Offers Cyber Essentials Readiness Service
Helping Businesses Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification Here at SCG Midlands, we are dedicated to helping businesses strengthen their cyber defences and achieve Cyber Essentials Certification. If you need help preparing your business for Cyber Essentials Certification then speak to the team at SCG Midlands. Our Cyber Security Readiness Service includes: We identify gaps and vulnerabilities […]
6 Reasons SMBs Should Be Investing in a Managed Firewall
Constantly Evolving Cyber Security Landscape The cyber security threat landscape is constantly evolving, with new and sophisticated threats emerging regularly. Traditional firewalls typically rely on static rule-based filtering, which may not effectively detect and prevent advanced malware, zero-day exploits or targeted attacks, leaving businesses open to attack. This is where a managed firewall comes in. […]
10 questions to ask when choosing a mobile services provider
Ask the right questions when choosing a business mobile provider Mobile phones have become an essential tool for small and medium sized businesses, facilitating communication, productivity, customer engagement and operational efficiency. Incorporating mobile technology into business strategies can contribute significantly to success and growth in today’s fast- paced business environment. Therefore, as with all business […]
7 Reasons SMEs are Targeted by Cybercriminals
Download your free guide Why cybercriminals are targeting SMEs The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, with new and sophisticated threats emerging regularly. New technologies offer numerous benefits but they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges, particularly for the small and medium-sized business (SMB). This guide looks at the reasons cybercriminals are likely to target SMBs […]
