Get ahead of the curve with SOGEA as we approach the PSTN switch-off
The PSTN Switch Off means that by 2025 BT Openreach will switch off the traditional, copper-based telephone network and from as soon as December 2023, you won’t be able to purchase any new ISDN or...
Why there are real benefits to a managed virtual firewall
Firewalls have long been an essential part of any WAN, hosting and/or infrastructure design. But against a rapidly changing digital threat landscape, there have been changes in recent years, one of...
How does a firewall work? What to know before your next attack
If you’re responsible for an IT setup then a firewall (or even more than one) is essential to keeping your data protected against cyber attacks. But what actually is a firewall and how does it...
Top 10 benefits of vulnerability scanning
Vulnerability scans are to enterprises what health checkups are to people; they’re proactive check-ins on a system’s health to ensure it stays in tip-top running condition. For companies, a...
Secure SD-WAN: peace of mind for your network
Like almost every technology innovation ever, for every problem it solves, it trails another along in its wake. Take SD-WAN. It’s a popular choice for those looking for MPLS-level Quality of Service...
Credential Stuffing – what it means, and how it affects your business
Credential stuffing can leave your business vulnerable. We look at the dangers of credential stuffing and what your business can do to stay protected.
Retail cyber security best practices: A checklist
Did you know that, without sufficient cyber security , your retail business could face fines of up to €20 million? Not only that, but your reputation could also suffer irreparable damage. Indeed,...
The top 5 security risks of remote working
Working remotely is convenient, but remote employees may unintentionally put your company’s data and networks at risk. Unsecured wi-fi connections, unattended computers, and data breaches are...
How Covid-19 made remote working possible for the VFX industry
2020 has brought a lot of changes for a lot of industries, and visual effects companies (VFX) are no exception. Working from home for VFX companies wasn’t an option in 2019 – it was believed the...
Back to basics – 5 key controls from the cyber essentials scheme
For all the media’s fascination with the apparent inexorability of uber-sophisticated cyber attacks on our nation’s businesses and organisations, recent events have shown that security risks can...
Firewalls: to manage or not to manage – that is the question
As threats continue to evolve and evade traditional security measures, these next generation solutions are able to provide advanced application level security to protect the network while delivering...
Firewalls Explained: Types of Firewalls
Firewalls are an essential part of a company’s cyber security, but there are different types of firewall available and you need to deploy the correct firewall for your company to ensure you are...