This article was previously published a part of “The Wednesday Bit” series on Smart Thinking Solutions. I was working at my desk the other day, thinking about stopping for lunch, when I got the following text message:  Now I was waiting for a delivery, I had ordered a camping kettle from AliExpress, but the last […]

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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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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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As part of my cyber security process here at Octagon, I regularly review the policies and procedures related to my responsibilities. One of those jobs is keeping the Incident Response Plan up to date. Here is one result from our incident response plan review: Incident Response Plan – “WHAT IF” Incident Response An incident response […]

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January is officially Get Organised Month, a perfect opportunity to evaluate how you operate and identify ways to improve, such as using contracts to protect your business. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), organisation isn’t just about keeping desks tidy or inboxes clear—it’s about implementing strategies to mitigate risk and ensure a stable foundation for growth. […]

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In the run-up to the New Year, I suggested a New Year’s Resolution for you, which was to check all your contracts and insurances to make sure you are compliant with what is expected of you, so I hope you have now done that! It could be something that saves your business. New Year Resolution: […]

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I know we haven’t had Christmas yet, but many business owners use part of December to make plans for the new year, so it’s the perfect time to set meaningful resolutions for your business. Here’s a vital one: make 2025 the year you take a serious look at your cyber security. Specifically, it’s time to […]

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An oversimplification of the sport of Golf would be to say that the aim of golf is to play as little golf as possible while attaining the goal, fewer hits are preferable and the ultimate would be a hole in one. In this sense computer anti-virus software is similar, you want to stay protected from […]

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Before I get into some of the cyber security fallout from the CrowdStrike global IT outage, you can read some of my thoughts on the incident here: The Wednesday Bit on Monday – CrowdStrike Global IT Outage In this article I look at just a couple of the cyber security implications of an IT issue […]

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