October brings more than autumn leaves and cooler weather – it’s also Cyber Security Month. This is a global initiative, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of protecting data, in an increasingly digital world. In the UK, the theme is “Stay Safe Online”, emphasising practical steps to build resilience against cyber threats. Key activities
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Ofcom has now published the first set of regulations under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The focus is on protecting children from harmful content (which is absolutely the right goal), but there’s a knock-on effect here for small and medium-sized businesses. If your business has a website, runs a platform, or uses digital content that
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In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective communication is essential. As organisations operate across multiple locations (including remote working arrangements), traditional telephone systems often can’t deliver the flexibility and efficiency that businesses require. VOIP has therefore become a game-changer. What is VOIP? VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), enables the transmission of voice calls and multimedia sessions
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In a world fraught with cyber threats, password security is paramount for businesses. You may not be aware that the web browser that your employees use in their work environment is a critical part of your organisation’s defence. The browser is not just a window to the Internet – it is a frontline defence for
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Scareware is a cyber-attack tactic that scares people into visiting spoofed or infected websites, or downloading malicious software. Scareware can be spread through emails or can take the form of pop-up ads that appear on a user’s computer. A typical example is a warning which says that the computer or files have been infected. A
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In today’s workplace, fast and reliable internet connectivity can be as important to business operations as electricity or water. Connectivity options tend to be considered when a business first moves into its premises, but often don’t get reviewed again for a number of years. However, regularly reviewing the available connectivity types for your business premises
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In today’s digital world, security is one of the top priorities for businesses of all sizes. One phrase you may have heard recently is “Zero Trust”. The term might not mean much to you initially, but this concept can be a game-changer for the security of your business. A Zero Trust network is a “Never trust,
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If HJS Technology doesn’t already supply your Internet connectivity, you may not be aware of all the options that we can provide. The last few years have seen a much greater range of connectivity services, many of which are faster and cheaper than their predecessors. We can help you ascertain which services are available at
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If you have a Facebook account – whether for your business or in a personal capacity – there are potential cyber security threats and you need to be vigilant. One common tactic used by hackers is to create a fake profile to target your Facebook friends. How can this happen? It is actually very easy
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For the vast majority of businesses today, technology plays a crucial role across the whole organisation – from managing emails to handling customer data, to sending out invoices. Business owners / directors usually make decisions about which applications need to be used to get the job done. Those applications are then implemented in a controlled
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