Skip to content

To contact the Helpdesk call 01706 239000 option 1 or email helpdesk@ncs.cloud

  • Home
  • What We Do
    Cloud ServicesConsultancy & StrategyCybersecurityCyber EssentialsInfrastructureSupportSwitching ProvidersTelephony
  • About Us
    OverviewMeet NCSOur ValuesDocuments
  • Case Studies
  • Vendors
    AcronisCiscoDellHPEMicrosoftNutanixSonicWallSophosStarWind
  • News
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Helpdesk
|
|
|
News NCS IT

News


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…
NCS News

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…
NCS News

November 2022 E-newsletter

Posted on 30 November 20227 December 2022
Hello, Welcome to our November 2022 newsletter update.       Who's the new voice when you ring the Helpdesk? If you have telephoned our Helpdesk in the past few weeks you may have spoken to our newest member of staff - Beth! Beth has joined us as our Helpdesk…

Imposter Phishing Techniques on the Rise

Posted on 23 November 202223 November 2022
It's the run up to Christmas and cybercriminals turn to imposter phishing techniques. Frequently, this involves asking a member of staff to purchase gift cards for Amazon, Apple etc. for someone they know, such as a colleague, manager, work mate etc. Sometimes, they ask the recipient to purchase a number…

Posts pagination

« 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 23 »

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 ...
NCS

Head office

St John’s Court
Bacup Road
Rawtenstall
Lancashire
BB4 7PA
P: 01706 239000
E: Click here »

To contact the Helpdesk use the number above or email helpdesk@ncs.cloud

Copyright © NCS | Registered in England No. 2913217 | Website by Ignition CBS Ltd | Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Read MoreOk
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT