So, what can pancakes teach us about flipping your cyber security? Just like making the perfect pancake, keeping your business secure requires the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a well-timed and successful flip. Start with a Strong Base when Flipping your Cyber Security A pancake is only as good as its batter, and cyber security […]

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To go along with our special days and events month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the risks of sharing your work laptop with other members of the family in Half Term or when needed. Did your children use your work laptop to play games on in […]

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Failing to address this NOW! will leave a sour taste in your mouth. To go along with our special days month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the Windows 11 deadline. Windows 10 is no longer going to be supported after 14th October this year! Windows 11 […]

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Black Friday is the last Friday in November and marks the start of the Christmas shopping season.  It is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, and that is where it became popular. Now it is a phenomenon all over the English-speaking world and retail sales on that day and the days around it […]

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Black Friday is a prime time for cybercriminals to target shoppers. Here are some essential tips to help you stay safe while hunting for bargains online. 1. Beware of Phishing Emails Phishing emails often look like they come from legitimate retailers. Always double-check the sender’s email address and avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from […]

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One of Grace Hopper’s most frequently used utterances was – “The only phrase I’ve ever disliked is, ‘…we’ve always done it that way. ‘ I always tell young people, ‘Go ahead and do it.’” She was a computing pioneer and a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Both of these achievements were phenomenal for […]

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October celebrates Ada Lovelace day by shining a spotlight on women who have made significant contributions in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM for short). Many of these women are uncelebrated, so I will attempt to redress the balance in a small way by dedicating our articles this month to female pioneers […]

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I chose the theme for Octagon’s September Newsletter – Microsoft 365. Other members of the team have produced articles looking at some of the tools and features – me I want to look at a fundamental element of Microsoft 365, that is very often overlooked by clients until I undertake an IT and Cyber Security […]

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SharePoint – A powerful collaboration tool Historically, Microsoft’s suite of Office programs revolved around the basic apps, Word, Excel and such, but now in a ever more connected world, collaboration and team efforts take centre stage in efficient and productive business. What was needed was a central area to exchange information and help people work […]

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