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Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: How Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge

Posted on 15 February 202315 February 2023
Internet connectivity is at an all-time high. Not surprisingly, this has led to a rise in cyberattacks: Phishing and identity theft are prevalent (yet, underreported), and the adoption of best practices continues to lag as nearly two-thirds of tech users lack access to basic cybersecurity knowledge. These are the key…

Office 2016 and Office 2019 will not be supported for Microsoft 365 From October 2023

Posted on 14 February 202315 February 2023
Older versions of Office (2016 and 2019) will not be supported for connecting to Microsoft 365 from October of this year. This means that these older versions might not be able to take advantage of all the latest functionality and features of Microsoft 365 services. There may also be performance…

Microsoft to Enforce Number Matching for MFA App Users

Posted on 14 February 202315 February 2023
As of 27th February 2023, Microsoft will enforce number matching on all MFA (multi-factor authentication) App users. What will happen is when a user tries to login and receives a notification to the Authenticator app, a two or three digit number will be shown. The user will then need to…

Did you know Microsoft doesn’t backup your 365 data?

Posted on 14 February 202315 February 2023
Microsoft 365 delivers brilliant services, but did you know that it doesn’t actually backup your Microsoft 365 data? We can help to eliminate the risk of losing access and control of your Microsoft 365 data, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams — so that your data is…
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January 2023 E-newsletter

Posted on 12 January 202312 January 2023
January 2023 Hello, Happy New Year and welcome to our January newsletter update.       5 IT-Related New Year's Resolutions Have you made any New Year's Resolutions this time? Here's our 5 IT-related New Year's Resolutions to give you some ideas >     Microsoft Office 2013 End of…

5 IT-Related New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on 11 January 202311 January 2023
Happy New Year! We hope 2023 is a happy, healthy and prosperous year for you. Like many others, we have bene thinking about New Year's Resolutions and we've come up with 5 IT-related New Year's Resolutions that you could adopt in your business too! Patching and update regularly – see…

Updates and Security Patching

Posted on 11 January 202311 January 2023
One of the most effective things you can do to protect your computer and network is to ensure all updates and security patches are installed as soon as they become available. PC Security Patching Ensure you download and install all updates on your PC as soon as they become available.…

What is DMARC

Posted on 21 December 202213 March 2024
Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) is used to authenticate an email by aligning SPF and DKIM mechanisms. By having DMARC in place, domain owners large and small can fight business email compromise, phishing and spoofing. With DMARC you can tell the world how to handle the unauthorized use of your…

Review of 2022

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022
Hello, We have been looking back at some of the projects we have worked on this year (there has been a lot) and we thought we would put together a quick overview so you can see the kind of things our team get up to!   An aging fileserver and…

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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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