All About Two-Factor Authentication/Multi-Factor Authentication
We have seen an increase in apps and websites insisting on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Whilst it may seem to be unnecessary, standard security procedures requesting only a username and password are becoming increasingly easy for criminals to attack and gain access to data. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of…
What are Password Generators and should I be using them?
Have you ever used a password generator? We recommend to our customers to use LastPass’ excellent password generator (https://www.lastpass.com/password-generator) which you can even download as a browser add on. Then you can let it create secure passwords as you sign up and it will even remember them all for you!…
Domain Fraud
We have seen instances recently where fraudsters have purchased domains similar to a company’s name in order to impersonate them and fraudulently invoice their customers. Example scenario: 1. Joe Bloggs PLC’s website is www.joebloggs.co.uk 2. Fraudsters purchase the domain www.joe-bloggs-plc.co.uk in order to try to hoodwink Joe Bloggs PLC’s customers. 3. Fraudsters try…
How to Block Attacks on your Mobile Devices
Many people let their guard down on mobiles devices but you should be as careful as if you were using a desktop. Here are a few ways to block mobile attacks > When using Wi-Fi Don’t allow your device to join unfamiliar networks. Always turn off Wi-Fi when you aren’t using…
All About Microsoft SharePoint – Online File Sharing
Microsoft’s SharePoint application can be used as a secure place to store, organise and access information from any device across your network. It is included free with all Microsoft 365 Business subscriptions. Your employees can use SharePoint Online to share documents and information with colleagues safely and securely by uploading them…
All About Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a messaging app which can be used as a workspace for meetings, real-time collaboration and file sharing. It is included free with all Office 365 Business subscriptions. We use Teams at NCS and have found it invaluable for meetings and working together when members of staff are…
Do You Need to Backup Microsoft 365? 5 Reasons Why You Should.
One of the major reasons for moving your business data, be it email, files or conversations, to Microsoft 365 is the ultra-resilient infrastructure and security that Microsoft datacentres provide. For this reason, you probably think that by using the cloud service, your data is protected and backups are no longer…