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Hello, Spaces Whiteley! You might have seen the pictures last week of the final pack up as we moved out of our old office in Romsey. We’re now fully moved and settling in nicely to our new home in Spaces, Whiteley. Here's a quick peek from our new office with our team working hard to provide exceptional customer service to our fantastic clients.

With cyber attacks costing businesses dearly - it's critical to be prepared for what’s coming next. From the growing need for more skilled cyber security professionals, to how generative AI and IoT are both threats and solutions, this article covers some of the key cyber security topics you need to be aware of to keep your business safe. 👉 Read the full article to find out more. #CyberSecurity2024 #DigitalEconomy #CoretekSecurity #AI #IoT #ZeroTrust

The rise of remote work has led to a surge in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. But is BYOD all it's cracked up to be? There are benefits for both businesses (cost savings!) and employees (flexibility!), but the security risks of allowing personal devices into your network can't be ignored. Head over to our latest blog post to learn about BYOD security best practices and how to decide what’s right for your business. Read the full article in the comments. #BYOD #ITSecurity #FlexibleWorking #Coretek

Today is #GlobalMSPDay, a day to recognise those of us in the IT industry. A big shout-out to the MSPs out there who are helping businesses use technology to become more efficient and successful. None more so than our incredible team, who provide excellent service to our clients every day. They’re always there at the end of a phone call or email, ready to help with any problem. A big thanks for all your hard work.

The cyber security landscape is constantly evolving, and with AI now a tool in both the defender's and attacker's arsenal, staying ahead has never been more crucial. Did you know that half of all UK businesses were targeted by cyber attacks last year? The stakes are clearly higher than ever, with the average cost of an attack running into thousands and the potential for significant disruptions to your business. To help, we’ve outlined the key steps to strengthen your cyber defences in 2024. Learn about securing user accounts, advanced email security, regular backups, and the importance of staff training. Check out the article in the comments below and keep your business protected against the latest threats. #CyberSecurity #BusinessProtection #CoretekGroup

As we discovered in the recent Annual Cyber Security survey, a whopping 84% of all business cyber attacks last year were phishing attacks. We wanted to do our part to educate you on how to spot phishing emails, so we’ve created this image of the 8 tell tale signs to look out for. Feel free to share with any of your friends or co-workers. Here's our top tips on how to spot a phishing email: 🔍 Suspicious Email Addresses – Look out for email addresses with typos or unusual characters. 📝 Watch out for grammar and spelling mistakes – Official emails are usually well-written. 🛑 Question any requests for sensitive information – Legitimate companies won’t ask for passwords or bank details. ⏰ Beware of emails with unusual urgency and pressure – Don’t be forced or rushed into any decision. 💸 Be very wary of any financial requests – Always be on your guard for any financial requests via email. 🔗 Double-check for mismatched URLs - Hover over links and make sure these are genuine. 📧 Not using your name – This is a possible warning sign that the sender doesn’t know you. 📎 Be cautious with suspicious attachments – Be very careful of clicking attachments (or links), especially unexpected ones. As with all of the above, getting a second opinion is recommended if you’re not sure. Have you ever received a phishing email before? Let us know in the comments below. #CyberSecurityAwareness #PhishingPrevention #OnlineSecurity

We enjoy love positive stories here at Coretek, and it was great to hear from our friends at Bluecrest Wellness about their enhanced IT security since teaming up with Coretek. We've worked with them making several improvements, such as introducing a solid security baseline to bring their entire IT systems up to a good level. Additionally, we set up a cloud backup solution and boosted security while cutting costs by eliminating outdated hardware. Bluecrest’s Head of Operations, Adam, shared his thoughts: “Our partnership with Coretek has been incredibly rewarding. Not only have they saved us money and optimised our IT infrastructure, but their security-first mindset has significantly reduced our risk and provided enhanced protection for our systems and data. Perhaps one of the most valuable aspects of our collaboration is the data resilience achieved through our Veeam backup implementation. We’re confident in our ability to recover and protect our data. We highly recommend Coretek for their cost-saving solutions, efficient IT infrastructure recommendations and unwavering commitment to a ‘security-first’ approach.” If you're keen on keeping your business's IT secure, don't hesitate to contact us and send a message today.

Today is #WorldPasswordDay so it's the perfect time to make sure your passwords are secure! Here are some tips for you: 1. Make your password complex by using at least 8 characters with a mix of upper, lower, numbers, and special characters. 2. Use a unique password for each account. 3. Store them in a password manager. 4. Enable MFA for extra security. Do you follow all of these steps? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

You’re likely using or have used Microsoft Teams, after all, there’s 300 million of us out there. The original Teams Classic version was due to expire by the end of March but the deadline has been extended until July 1st 2024. Be aware that you may see a yellow warning bar in Teams notifying you of the upcoming deadline but this can be closed. If you haven’t planned to move over yet, now is the ideal time to start. Check out the article below for details on the extended lifetime for Classic Teams and if you need any help moving over, get in touch with our team. #MicrosoftTeams #Microsoft #CoretekGroup https://buff.ly/435l5Oy

The Government has just released their Annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey. We’ve read through the whole thing and have condensed it down to the most important findings, so you don’t have to. Here are the five crucial takeaways every business owner should know:   Half of all businesses had a cyber attack - In 2023, half of all businesses and about a third of charities experienced cyber security breaches or attacks in the last year. This risk increases significantly with the size of the organization. Phishing was the most common form of attack - Phishing remains the most widespread form of cyber attack, affecting 84% of businesses and 83% of charities that reported breaches. Businesses are putting better protection in place- Adoption of fundamental cyber hygiene measures like malware protection and password policies is on the rise, with significant improvements noted over the previous year. Less than half of businesses are insured against Cyber Attacks - Only 43% of businesses and 34% of charities say they have insurance against cyber security risks. Most businesses don’t have a plan in place if they’re attacked - Despite many organizations claiming otherwise, only 22% of businesses and 19% of charities actually have formal incident response plans in place, reflecting a persistent gap found in previous years. Understanding these trends can help safeguard your business against today’s threats. If you want to read the full report, check out the link in the comments. Curious about how to apply this information to enhance your company’s cyber defenses? Message us today to make sure you’ve got the right security in place to protect your business. #CyberSecurity #BusinessSafety #CoretekSecurity #DataProtection #SMEs