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August 2022 Update

Posted on 25 August 202230 August 2022
August 2022 Hello, Welcome to our August 2022 newsletter update.     What is Multi-Factor Authentication? When you sign into your online accounts, you are essentially proving that you are who you say you are in order to gain access. Traditionally, by inputting your username (or email address) and a…

NCS IT’s Managed Cyber Security Offer

Posted on 25 August 202225 August 2022
We have just launched our Managed Cyber Security offer which delivers a powerful suite of managed endpoint protection, detection and response capabilities to help protect your business from determined cybercriminals. This approach enables you to find and eliminate threats that lead to breaches, ransomware and more. We provide the technology,…

What is Multifactor Authentication?

Posted on 24 August 20221 September 2022
When you sign into your online accounts, you are essentially proving to the site that you are who you say you are in order to gain access. Traditionally you have done this by inputting your username (or email address) and a password. Unfortunately, this is not enough any more. Usernames…
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July 2022 Update

Posted on 14 July 202221 July 2022
July 2022 Hello, Welcome to our July 2022 newsletter update.       Merseyside Business Expo On Thursday 30th June, we joined over 100 other companies at Exhibition Centre Liverpool at the Merseyside Business Expo 2022. It was a great day meeting lots of new contacts. To see what we got up…

Microsoft Office 2013 End of Support

Posted on 14 July 202221 July 2022
Microsoft Office 2013 will reach the end of its extended support next year on 11th April 2023. This means that after this date, security updates for Office 2013 will no longer be available.   If you continue to use Office 2013 after 11th April 2023, you may increase your (and…
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Our Cisco Partner Status has been Elevated

Posted on 14 July 202221 July 2022
We are very excited to announce that our Cisco Partner status has been elevated to Select Integrator and Small Business Specialized. Members of our team completed the necessary accreditations and following that we have become one of only 140 Cisco Select Partners across the UK! Our new partner status gives…

Exhibiting at the Merseyside Business Expo 2022

Posted on 5 July 20225 July 2022
Last week, on Thursday 30th June, we joined over 100 other companies at Exhibition Centre Liverpool at the Merseyside Business Expo 2022. Here's what we got up to on our stand on the day:           
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This is why backups are so important

Posted on 16 June 202223 June 2022
The Problem: Our customer is a financial/professional services company with over 60 staff, based in the North West. Their main line-of-business database had been corrupted and needed to be repaired. This is a critical software program for the business. None of their staff can use the database while the repair…

We Sponsored the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Event

Posted on 16 June 202223 June 2022
On 14th June, NCS are sponsored Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s networking event at Elliot House on Deansgate in Manchester. Andy Long gave a great presentation about our customer journey with Quick Reach Group from their inception with 3 members of staff to today. Thanks as well to David at Quick Reach Group for the…

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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

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    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
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    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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