With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many businesses are requiring or permitting employees to work remotely. This is intended to remind all businesses and your employees that in the haste to implement widespread work-from-home strategies, data security concerns cannot be forgotten. All employees should remain vigilant of increased cybersecurity threats, some of which … Continue reading “Protecting against Cybersecurity Threats when Working from Home”
A briefing to clients concerning the on-going pandemic. At Johnson Technical Systems we take a strong stance when it comes to the working conditions of both our employees and those of our clients. As this outbreak continues to spread our team are closely assessing the advice provided by the UK Government and the World Health … Continue reading “Critical Business Function Plan”
The Cornoavirus pandemic continues to evolve in a similar way to previous outbreaks causing concern and worry to businesses. Can they continue to operate if an outbreak occurs within the office? Should a group of employees be “quarantined” from the office and sent home to work. Will the IT be able to cope? It’s a … Continue reading “The Coronavirus & Remote Working”
What is Patch Management Patch management is a vital component of your companies Cyber Security defenses. Patch management is automating the process of updating the software you use on your IT network. This can be anything from the Operating System such as Windows 10 or a 3rd party software such as Sage Line 50. Software … Continue reading “What is Patch Management and How does it work?”
Cyber Security Risks In this article, we will discuss an cyber security risks that is usually neglected when it comes to IT Security. Often businesses look for technical solutions to protect their IT and employees from current threats. While this is usually a good idea, most security breaches are largely down to human error. With … Continue reading “How can I make employees aware of current cyber security risks?”
The World’s Worst Passwords List When it comes to password hygiene, many of us are still ignoring the basics. Password management specialist, SplashData has released its eighth ‘Worst Passwords of the Year’ list: a roundup of the most commonly used and easily guessable passwords. The World’s Worst Passwords List is based on an evaluation of … Continue reading “The World’s Worst Passwords List | How Many Do You Have?”
The Rise of Cyber Essentials Cyber-attacks are becoming more and more common in the modern day business world. The aftermath of this being losses of thousands and in some cases millions of pounds, loss of productivity as well as economic disruption. In 2012 the UK government saw the need for companies to take responsibility for … Continue reading “How Will Cyber Essentials Benefit Your Business?”
