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All About Huntress Endpoint Detection and Response

Posted on 20 February 202520 February 2025
Hello, This week we’re looking at Huntress EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response). Huntress is a modern EDR software program which works alongside your usual anti -virus/anti-malware software. It is powerful because it does things that normal anti-virus programs don’t do, such as: It checks for Persistent Footholds - software that…

The Huntress Managed Security Platform in Action – video

Posted on 19 February 202519 February 2025
Find out more about Huntress here >

Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 End of life

Posted on 13 February 202513 February 2025
The countdown is on! 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 Office 2016 Microsoft Office 2019 Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current version of Microsoft Office) on…

All About Cyber Insurance

Posted on 6 February 20256 February 2025
This week we’re looking at cyber insurance. Why is it important to consider cyber insurance? Cyber risk is inevitable. No business with internet-connected devices can eliminate cyber risk entirely; rather it’s a question of how to manage it. Two of the primary approaches to cyber risk management are: treat the…
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January 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 30 January 202530 January 2025
Welcome to our January newsletter update.     Look Out for our New Quote Design From this week, all of our customers will start to receive quotes in a new format. These are being generated by our new integrated system. Our colourful new quotes will be sent as PDFs attached…

Microsoft to Stop Support for Office Apps on Windows 10

Posted on 23 January 202523 January 2025
Microsoft have announced they will no longer support Office apps, known as Microsoft 365 apps, running on Windows 10 later this year. This support cut off coincides with the Windows 10 end of life which is also happening this year. Windows 10 will reach the end of support on 14th…

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Renewed

Posted on 16 January 202516 January 2025
We are happy to report that we have just renewed our Cyber Essentials (CE) Plus certification for another year. Big well done to the team involved! We have had Cyber Essentials Plus certification for a number of years now and lots of our customers have also decided to go through…

Update to our Ticketing Portal 💻

Posted on 9 January 202529 January 2025
Hello, Happy New Year to those we have not yet spoken to! We hope you have a healthy, happy and successful 2025. There are going to be some changes to our systems over the next couple of months which we wanted to give you plenty of notice about.   New…

🎄Keep Safe Online this Festive Season 🎄

Posted on 19 December 202419 December 2024
As a managed services provider, we often talk about keeping your business secure from cyberthreats but it is just as important to protect your own personal data. In the coming weeks, there will be a spike in online shopping with any last-minute Christmas gift purchases and end-of-year sales and it…

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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

  • Protect your Organisation Against the Most Common Cyber Threats
    This week we’re looking at Cyber Essentials and how it can help keep your business secure. Most cyber attacks are basic – the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s ...
  • Cyber Essentials in Supply Chains
    Here is a great video from the National Cyber Security Centre about Cyber Essentials in supply chains >  ...
  • Cyber Essentials – Secure your business video
    View the Cyber Essentials – Secure your business video from the National Cyber Security Centre.  ...
  • Why Every Business Needs Endpoint Protection
    This week we’re discussing why every business needs endpoint protection. In today’s always-on world, endpoints — devices such as laptops and desktops — are critical to your daily business operations. ...
  • May 2025 Newsletter
    Hello, Welcome to our May newsletter update.     New Face on the Helpdesk We would like to introduce Zoe who has recently joined our Helpdesk team. Welcome to the team Zoe! Meet the rest of ...
  • Why You Need A Managed Firewall
    This week we’re discussing managed firewalls. Why do we need a firewall? Firewalls are a critical part of any security stack Firewalls are crucial for small businesses for several reasons: Protection ...
  • Retailers Under Siege: Boost your Cyber Defences Now!
    You will no doubt have seen that over the past couple of weeks, some of the UK’s most notable retailers have been hit by major cyberattacks. Marks & Spencer, Co-Op and Harrods were all targeted ...
  • Understanding DMARC: Protecting Your Email Domain
    This week we’re talking about DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance) – what it is and why your business needs it. With DMARC you can tell the world how to handle ...
  • April 2025 Newsletter
    Hello Welcome to our April newsletter update.       New Face on the Helpdesk We would like to introduce John who has recently joined our Helpdesk technical team. John has a wealth of ...
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