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Clive

Clive Catton MSc (Cybersecurity)



Clive is the CISO at Octagon Technology. with special responsibility for data privacy and cybersecurity. The world of business technology is constantly changing and to meet this challenge he recently graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with an MSc in Advanced Computer Security and Digital Forensics. His dissertation was on data privacy in small businesses using Microsoft 365 for Business.

The degree is not the end of the studying – to keep current Clive spends some of his time at work simply reading and studying the latest technology trends and threats so our clients can benefit from this knowledge. This knowledge also shapes and supports the products and services Octagon delivers to clients.

To make full use of Clive’s Master’s degree in cybersecurity, Clive and Diana have a joint venture with an international research company to get access for our clients to up to date information, schemas, analytics, templates, actionable tools and guidance. Whatever the size of your organisation if you are not approaching IT, cybersecurity and information privacy in a way that supports and benefits you, they can help, from the boardroom to the shop floor. See more details at Smart Thinking Soltutions.

If you have a cyber security issue and need help urgently you can contact Clive directly on 07943 537804.

Clive's personal blog can be found at Clives Blog. He posts "a photo a day", other photos and talks about photography, walking, camping, technology and other stuff he likes.

You should read this – BBC News – How to defend yourself against the two-week attack

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Clive Tweeted about this threat yesterday – here is a good article from the BBC with more information. BBC News – How to defend yourself against the two-week attack. We had two enquiries yesterday about helping people with their back ups. If you need help with IT security, back ups, trojans or viruses call us on 01522 797520

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Another reason not to click on links in unsolicited emails…

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Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer flaw Here is another reason why you have to be careful when checking your email. Microsoft has warned consumers that a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser could let hackers gain access and user rights to their computer. The flaw affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11… Microsoft said

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