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Office 365 and Multifactor Authentication

Posted on 15 February 202415 February 2024
This shouldn’t need to be said, but unfortunately it does. If you are using Office 365 in any capacity you should have a strong password. More importantly, you should have multi-factor authentication (MFA) configured and turned on. If you don't, then why not? I'd be very interested to hear a…

How to Protect Against 99% of Cyberattacks

Posted on 8 February 20248 February 2024
Microsoft have released their Digital Defence Report for 2023. The report makes for interesting reading. We have highlighted below the report’s key section regarding how to protect against 99% of attacks. Microsoft comments, “While we explore the many dimensions of the cyber threat landscape, there is one crucial point we…
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All About Cloud-based Phone Systems

Posted on 1 February 20241 February 2024
What are cloud-based phone systems?   A cloud-based telephone system is one that allows you to make calls over the internet rather than a traditional analogue phone line. They are also known as VOIP, cloud PBX or a hosted PBX system. Why would we need a cloud-based phone system?  …
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January 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 25 January 202425 January 2024
January 2024   Hello, Welcome to our January newsletter update. We hope you’ve had a great start to 2024! Welcome Rob! At the start of this year, Rob Gibbs joined our Sales Team as our Senior Account Manager.   Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NCS, having…
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5 IT-Related New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on 18 January 202418 January 2024
Nearly 3 weeks in to 2024 and you may have already forgotten about those New Year's Resolutions you made at the start of the year, but here’s 5 IT-related New Year’s Resolutions that it would be good to keep! Patching   Make sure you patch and update all of your…
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All About Vulnerability Testing

Posted on 11 January 202411 January 2024
What is vulnerability testing? Vulnerability testing is designed to identify any weaknesses in your IT network. The results of which will tell you where and how to strengthen your organisation’s IT security.   Why is it important? Left untested, if you have any weak spot you don’t know about, these…

All about Email Security

Posted on 14 December 202325 January 2024
What is email security? Email security is the practice of protecting email accounts and communications from unauthorised access, loss, or compromise. Organisations can enhance their email security posture by establishing policies and using tools to protect against malicious threats such as malware, spam, and phishing attacks. Cybercriminals target email because…

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:

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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

  • Why it’s time to replace your SSL-VPN with Zero Trust
    This week we’re looking at Secure Remote Access. It is evolving — is your business ready? Why SSL-VPN (Secure Sockets Layer – Virtual Private Network) is no longer enough Traditional SSL-VPNs ...
  • September 2025 Newsletter
    Welcome to our September newsletter update. Cyberattacks are on the rise! You may have seen in the news about Jaguar Land Rover being the latest “big-name” to be targeted in a cyberattack. There have ...
  • Stop Battling for Bandwidth – Take Control of your Internet Connection
    If broadband is slowing your business down, it’s time to stop sharing your internet connection with everyone else. When you’re using standard broadband connectivity, if the business next door ...
  • It’s the Final Countdown! End of Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    14th October 2025 is going to be a big day for Windows and Office users, as Microsoft will be killing off support for the following: • Windows 10 (all versions) • Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current ...
  • All About Yubikeys
    This week we’re having another look at Yubikeys. Cyber threats are evolving, and your security strategy should too. That’s where YubiKey comes in—a powerful, easy-to-use hardware device that adds an ...
  • August 2025 Newsletter
    Hello, Welcome to our August newsletter update.     Protect your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With ...
  • Outlook Enforcing Stricter Rules for Bulk Mail Senders
    As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share an important update regarding Outlook’s email authentication policies. Outlook announced it was to start enforcing ...
  • 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 ...
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