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Enterprise Backup Strategy Best Practices
What is enterprise backup? Enterprise Backup is a computer process that makes copies of system or company data to cover for in case of unwanted incidence of data loss. Nowadays, there are already several methods of backing up data. And, as...
Cyber security challenges in the education industry
Education, particularly post-secondary education, is an important sector in the Australian economy. It is also an incredibly liable and easily-identifiable cyber criminals. Ensuring the cybersecurity of educational institutions not only protects...
How digital transformation is revolutionizing the Australian retail industry
As the Australian Retail Industry entered 2020 and reviewed the events of 1999. They saw a year where retail spending had slumped to a 28-year low. The sector had tackled the challenge of employee underpayments and seen many retailers shut their...
What are the types of data security and How to protect your data
Data security is important, as technology has become an intricate part of conducting business. It continues to offer speed, convenience, and access to the best selection. Every business out there has a responsibility to consumers to keep their data...
How do you create a disaster recovery plan for business continuity?
Having a good IT disaster recovery plan in place beforehand can make a big difference. Although every IT leader hopes that a disaster never strikes, it always pays to be prepared. From hurricanes to cyberattacks, all...
The Ultimate Guide To Ransomware
Imagine yourself in the midst of compiling an important work report but suddenly you lose access to all the files. Or perhaps you get an error message asking you to send bitcoin to decrypt your computer. The scenarios are endless, but one...
7 Ways to Make Sure That your IT Procurement strategy Runs Smoothly
Procurement strategy is important when purchasing hardware, software and services for your business. There are a number of ways to make sure that IT procurement runs smoothly. Good procurement practices make sure that companies can save money and...
6 Ways Microsoft 365 can improve employee productivity
Productivity and profit go hand in hand. Productivity pitfalls can impact an organisation’s growth and put a financial strain on an organisation. Considering employee productivity should be part of any organisation's productivity review. Therefore...
5 Ways that Digital Transformation Will Help Your Business Grow During the COVID-19 Crisis
Ten years from now, when the COVID-19 pandemic has long since come to a close, changes made during this time will continue to affect the way that people live their daily lives. Today, as people continue to stay separated from one another, the use...
Top 3 Data Security Considerations When Employees Work From Home
The overall benefits for small businesses to empower teams to work remotely is more evident than ever. Businesses that had encouraged flexible working have had a much smoother transition to the ‘new normal’. However, with the rapid nature of recent...
Cyber Hygiene in the Age of Coronavirus
As coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeps the world, many organisations are asking the same question. How can we protect our employees from exposure? This article explores cyber hygiene. Read on, to find out how technology can help organisations to cope...
Cyber Insurance: Necessity or Luxury?
A major data breach can destroy a business. In Australia, the uptake of cyber insurance is relatively low (compared with the US). Many Australian businesses are either uninsured or underinsured. In this article, we examine the ins and outs of cyber...
Untrained Staff: the Achilles Heel in Cyber Security?
It’s no secret that human error or carelessness cause a large percentage of cyber incidents and data breaches. The OAIC puts the figure at 35 percent*. Therefore, untrained staff pose a big problem to organisations. With cyber-attacks are on the...
Cyber Security Awareness Training insights
In May 2019, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) revealed that human error caused 35% of all data breaches in Australia.* Given the high cost and increasing frequency of data breaches in Australia, is cyber security...
Perils of the Dark Web
Over the past ten years, the Dark Web has earned an unsavoury reputation. Known as a place synonymous with drugs, weapons, illicit pornography and stolen data. 2013 saw the arrest and conviction of Ross Ulbricht, an American computer programmer and...
The Case for Backing Up Data
A case for backing up: A chilling message appears on your computer screen: Ooops, your files have been encrypted! You receive a request for a hefty ransom, payable in Bitcoin, in order to liberate the files on your network. When you call a cyber...
Why data security has become critical
Data security is more important than ever. Our world is continuing to evolve digitally. As a result, an increasing number of enterprises will have their data stolen or compromised by cyber criminals. The Cost Of A Data Breach Ponemon Institute's...
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