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Is the cloud secure?
Organisations should ensure that IT security is at the top of their list of priorities, especially since cyber-breaches, hacking, and other online attacks are becoming more widespread.

With the use of the cloud and cloud-based applications increasing, it’s understandable for businesses to feel concerned about safety and security.

Hopefully, with this blog, we can put your mind at rest.

The cloud is more secure than you might think
Given that you are storing data in a virtual environment on servers that aren’t yours, it’s understandable that there may be uncertainty about security in the cloud.

However, this needn’t mean that your data is more vulnerable.

It’s not where your data is stored, it’s the way in which it can be accessed where the vulnerability lies.

If your access points are weak and under-protected then your data can be at risk, irrespective of whether you are using traditional systems or the cloud.

This is where your data can benefit from the modern, robust, high-level security used by reputable cloud providers.

In fact, Gartner predicts that there will be 60% fewer security breaches among cloud users by 2020.

Cloud safety measures
Certain measures have been put in place to ensure that cloud services are safe and secure, including:

Multi-layered security – Data stored on a hard drive in the office is prone to theft by someone actually stealing the computer upon which it rests. Data stored in the cloud is being stored in a virtual space, protected by encryption and other high-level physical and technical security measures.

Always updated software – One of the primary reasons a system suffers a breach is because software falls out of date due to failure or delay in updating the new security patches or software updates. Cloud servers constantly monitor systems to ensure that you are always accessing the most up-to-date software with the most current anti-virus protection.

Mitigating risk
All new technology tends to come with a degree of trepidation from users and so it has proven with the cloud.

The reality is, there is no 100% guarantee of safety with any system or service you adopt. Data storage in all formats carries a risk but robust measures, updated software, and constant vigilance can help to minimise those risks.

If you’d like to find out how using the cloud and cloud-based applications securely and safely could improve your business, get in touch today.

The many ways you might fall for an email attack in the workplace
While phishing is one of the older forms of cyber-threat, it’s on the increase.

After scanning more than 470 billion email messages sent and received by on Office 365, Microsoft recently reported that malicious phishing attacks rose by a massive 250%!

It's an alarming rise and cause for concern.

What is phishing?
For those who might not be aware, phishing is the sending of unsolicited fraudulent emails to an unsuspecting recipient. They typically take the appearance of a legitimate company, seeking access to personal and sensitive data.

Microsoft’s report found that techniques included domain spoofing, domain impersonation, user impersonation, text lures, credential phishing links, phishing attachments, and links to fake cloud storage locations.

Are we really savvy enough about online safety?
You might think that we are becoming savvier in our online use both at work and at home.

After all, everyone knows not to open email attachments they don’t recognise, or that genuine bank correspondence would NEVER ask for password details. Or do they?

Given the recent statistics, it would seem that’s not the case.

So, why does phishing, one of the oldest online scams out there, still work?

A simple scam
One of the reasons why phishing is still successful is its relative simplicity.

It works because it preys on our human nature and the fact that we sometimes lower our guard, even when we’re aware of the risks.

While rogue emails to personal accounts is a concern, specific attacks on organisations are also on the rise.

Phishing for business
A report by Area 1 Security found that PayPal was one of the largest targets for phishing attacks between May 2018 and February 2019.

Other major brands, including Apple, Google and Facebook, were also targeted.

The workplace is an environment where emails can seem more authentic.

Rather than a look-a-like email from your bank which asks you to click a fraudulent link and share your personal data, these phishing campaigns are a lot more subtle.

It could be an email that references an order, a despatch or maybe an invoice.

While you may not fall for it at home (where you’re more likely to know that you haven’t ordered anything), at work it’s highly likely that you’d click a link without thinking too much about it since orders will be arriving in your inbox regularly.

Be diligent, be aware, be safe
Phishing is a simple, but devastatingly effective method for causing untold harm to a company's network.

Diligence, awareness and protective measures need to be front and centre when it comes to your IT security.

Luckily, Google has created a phishing quiz which helps you spot the most popular form of phishing messages.

You can also find out how our IT security services can help businesses protect the personal data that they hold for themselves and their clients.

Call us today to find out more.

check out our latest blog, we can help your school with ICT. Please call us on 0845 071 30 25 for more details.

Getting the right IT for your school and your budget Having worked with schools across South Wales, we look at how an educational institution can get the most from their IT and the budgets they allocate to it.

Here is our latest blog on the WannaCry Ransomware recently reported http://www.sabrecomputers.co.uk/blog/wannacry-reminding-us-why-cyber-security-should-always-be-on-the-agenda?nocache=1

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Afternoon all, following on from our blog about wireless networks we have published a blog on the importance of structured cabling in businesses. Take a look here and as always get in touch with our friendly team if your business needs our help http://www.sabrecomputers.co.uk/blog/understanding-structured-cabling-installations

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Morning all, are your IT systems a little confusing and disjointed. Let us help with a free IT audit and advise on the best solution for you going forward. We are IT professionals in all the latest technologies such as virtualisation, hosted, office365, on-premise, hybrid so you can be assured our advice will be based on the best solution for your individual needs. Get in touch with us today on 0845 071 30 25 or email [email protected] and one of our IT professionals will get in touch to organise your free IT audit. www.sabrecomputers.co.uk

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