2FA is seen as an extra layer of security to help boost that of usernames and passwords.
It is used across enterprise to help protect platforms from Office 365 to online HR systems or data storage.
But it isn’t quite as infallible as we think.
If you run or manage a network that uses two-factor authentication, you need to be extra vigilant.
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One of the most common challenges we see within business is the use of multiple systems, none of which can talk to each other.
It’s a barrier to progress and can definitely impact productivity.
A phone that cannot communicate with mobile, or cannot send emails or SMS provides roadblocks.
A desktop chat application that cannot talk to mobile or send an SMS to a tablet slows you down.
These are challenges unified communications are designed to overcome.
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With everyone spending more time and money on the internet, protecting yourself and your customers is essential.
Unfortunately, most small business owners are too busy coping with day to day tasks to spend time learning about cyber security or how threat vectors work.
But there are things every small business can do.
We’ll outline 5 things every small business can do to protect themselves and their customers.
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It’s national backup day and while there seems to be a day for everything these days, this one is important.
If world events have taught us anything, it’s that being prepared is essential.
That’s especially true for businesses.
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A business continuity plan is designed to provide the blueprint your business needs to remain productive during a situation.
That situation could be anything from fire to flood and the plan must take into account as many potential situations as possible.
A plan that doesn’t have to cost much or require too much effort but that could genuinely help if the unexpected happens.
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Have you heard the term ‘Big Switch Off’ used in the media and around the office?
Wondered what it was and whether it would impact your organisation? If so, this is the post for you.
We’re going to discuss what the Big Switch Off is and how it will impact British businesses and non-profits.
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The new year has seen a rise in the number of enquiries into cloud communication, hosted desktop, VPS servers and cloud backups.
It gives us great confidence that things are on the right track for recovery and that companies are viewing 2022 with more positivity than the last couple of years.
But why choose Cloud Heroes rather than a global provider?
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BYOD, Bring Your Own Device, offers opportunities as well as challenges, especially for smaller businesses.
The rise of SaaS and cloud platforms has made bring your own device scenarios more popular than ever before. Companies can allow employees to access secure SaaS systems using their own devices, saving money and allowing staff to use devices they are comfortable with.
But BYOD also carries risk.
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The biggest vulnerability in any system is the person using it. People are fallible. We can be fooled, tricked and taken advantage of.
That’s what phishing is designed to attack.
But, with a little education, you and your teams can avoid the worst of these risks.
We want every charity, good cause, school and not-for-profit organisation to be safe.
This post will hopefully help with that.
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The 26th November is just around the corner, so we thought we would put together a few quick hints and tips to get your website ready for Black Friday 2021.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest online shopping events of the year. Those looking to get early Christmas presents or just wanting to get themselves a bargain will be trawling the internet for the best deals.
If you’re taking part then you need to make sure your website is ready for the onslaught!
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