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GDPR fines for SMEs
Cyber Security

GDPR Fines for Small Businesses

May 2018 saw the European Union adopt a new set of data protection laws called the General Data Protection Regulation — now ominously known as the GDPR. Since its inception, the UK government body responsible for cracking down on GDPR breaches, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has been busy.

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Client Consultancy

How the Solorigate Cyber Attack Could Have Been Prevented

The compromise of the Solarwinds Orion monitoring platform is no doubt, one of the most impactful Cyber Attacks ever – not because it caused any disruption or encrypted any data, but because it involved the compromise of software source code from a reputable company and went un-noticed for what is, in cyber terms, a very long time. 

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Protecting information in mobile devices. Hacking mobile devices by hackers. Data protection in the cloud.
Cyber Security

Mobile Device Management Security

There are increasingly new ways to work “mobile”, especially as remote working is on the rise. So what precautions should you take to protect your data? We explain where you may find your devices vulnerable and how to prevent risks to your security.

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A close up shot of LAN cables and blue network servers with a man standing in background.
Cyber Security

Local Area Network Trends – The End of LAN ?

This blog posted is aimed at IT Managers, Heads of IT, IT Directors and other senior leaders with responsibility for IT. Whilst there is some technical content, this isn’t a technical post and is designed to prompt thought and discussion with your IT teams and partners about the future direction of IT within your organisation.

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Remove the headache of IR35
Managed IT Services

Remove the headache of IR35

Outsourcing your IT Support could be an opportune way to mitigate any risk of fines around the IR35 (April 6th, 2021) rules, and will offer you a blend of skills needed to drive IT projects forward without incurring the additional tax overheads to be associated with using contractors.

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