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Navigating the pitfalls of legacy software

16 Dec 2022 | Cyber Security, Essential Guides, Uncategorised

Software and firmware used by your organisation If hardware is the physical part of a server, computer, tablet or phone, software is the set of...

Cyber Essentials guide to working with a third party IT Provider

11 Jul 2022 | Cyber Essentials, Essential Guides

If your organisation outsources its IT, a third-party provider will manage your network for you, however, the responsibility for your network...

How and Where to Buy Software

23 Jun 2022 | Cyber Security, Essential Guides

Cyber Essentials certification requires that all of your software is supported by the manufacturer, updated regularly and protected from malware and...

Biometric Authentication – An Essential Guide

6 Oct 2020 | Essential Guides

What is Biometric Authentication? Biometric authentication is a method of verifying a user's identity using an inherence factor or something of 'who...

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