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All about DMARC

Posted on 7 December 20237 December 2023
All about DMARC Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) is a great tool which stops attackers from spoofing your domain and making their emails look like they come from inside your organisation. How does it work? Email is involved in more than 90% of all network attacks and without…

Email Security Video from Cisco

Posted on 7 December 20237 December 2023
Here is a great video about email security from our partners Cisco:

An overview of DMARC

Posted on 7 December 20237 December 2023
Here's a short video that is an overview of DMARC:  
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November 2023 Newsletter

Posted on 30 November 20237 December 2023
November 2023   Hello, Welcome to our November newsletter update. Answer this Quick Question - Does your business have cyber insurance?   Cyber Essentials We have just renewed our Cyber Essentials Standard for another year.   We are now working towards achieving our Cyber Essentials Plus Certification as well.  …

Anybody can be a Target

Posted on 30 November 202321 March 2024
Nobody is exempt from cyber security as anybody can be the target of a cyber attack. Gloucester City Council has been reprimanded over a cyber attack which happened when they were compromised by ransomware in December 2021. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found the council did not have the correct…

🎄Keep Safe Online this Festive Season 🎄

Posted on 16 November 202316 November 2023
As a managed services provider, we often talk about keeping your business secure from cyberthreats but it is just as important to protect your own personal data. In the coming weeks, there will be a spike in online shopping with Black Friday offers, festive shopping and end-of-year sales and it…
backing up your data

Backing up your data: why and how!

Posted on 9 November 20239 November 2023
All businesses regardless of size and sector, should do regular backups of their data. What are backups? Backups are copies of your business’ essential data – that is the information your business couldn’t function without. For example, documents, financial data, photos, email, contact information and calendars. Why do we need…

NCS IT Successfully Renews Cyber Essentials Standard

Posted on 3 November 20239 November 2023
We have just renewed our Cyber Essentials standard for another year. We are now working towards achieving our Cyber Essentials Plus standard.

Dive deep into the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot

Posted on 1 November 20231 November 2023
Watch this short video to discover how this transformative tool puts the power of next-generation AI to work to reshape tasks like meeting preparation, drafting communications and data analysis. NCS IT Ltd offers solutions to help you harness this transformative tech for optimal business performance.

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Why choose NCS?

Based in the North West, we’re used to making IT simple for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Since 1994, our knowledgeable and professional team has been trusted by many well-known businesses to provide first-class support and advice.

Whether you’re after an IT strategy for your expanding business, a secure remote system for employees on the go, a new set up for your office or firewalls to keep vital assets protected from cyber criminals – we’re ready to help.

Latest News

  • Protect Your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR
    Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With over 40% of security incidents now tied to identity-based attacks, protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is no longer optional. ...
  • Possible SonicWall Threat
    SonicWall are investigating potential issues with compromised access to their Gen 7 firewalls. We have been monitoring this all week. SonicWall have not released any firm information about the full ...
  • July 2025 Newsletter
    Hello! Welcome to our July newsletter update.     The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs to Know Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing ...
  • Weak Password Allowed Hackers to Sink a 158-Year-Old Company
    You may have seen the BBC Panorama episode which was shown earlier this week about cybercrime. The programme followed the story of KNP, a 158 year old Northamptonshire transport company, where one ...
  • The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs To Know
    This week we’re looking at ransomware which continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing businesses today. A recent global study revealed that over 70% of organisations experienced a ...
  • Less than 100 days to go! End of Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will end on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. All of your Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps will continue to ...
  • 6 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Business Owners from Microsoft
    This week we’ve got some cybersecurity tips for small business owners from Microsoft. In today’s digital world, protecting your business from cyber threats is just as important as locking your front ...
  • June 2025 Newsletter
    Welcome to our June newsletter update.   Welcoming Local Students This week we have welcomed a student from The Valley Leadership Academy to NCS IT HQ for a week of work experience. Jack has ...
  • Are Cloud Solutions Better than On-Premise?
    This week we’re looking at I.T. in the Cloud vs I.T. in the Office – which is the better choice? In the ever-evolving landscape of IT, trends often come full circle. One such phenomenon is the ...
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