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IT Security

The Hidden Costs of Not Upgrading Your IT Infrastructure

Computer hardware and software upgrades are often not cheap, which can encourage business owners to put off upgrading systems, especially during times of economic uncertainty. While deciding against upgrades may help you save in the short term, this article examines how it could end up costing more in the long term!

The Most Common IT Security Problems for Businesses

By 2021 it is estimated that the annual costs of cybercrime will double to $6 trillion. With cyber criminals becoming increasing savvy and inventive with their attacks, we identify some of the most common security problems that businesses are currently facing in our latest blog post.

Recognising and Avoiding a Phishing Attack

Both businesses and individuals have a constant security threat in the form of phishing attacks. These types of attacks are the most common threat online and unfortunately many have their data stolen without even realising it. Stay safer online with these tips on avoiding phishing in our latest blog!

Are All Anti-Virus Applications Created Equal?

Cyber-crime is one of the biggest growth industries of the tech-age and ensuring that your data, your computer and software stay safe should be a main priority. So, is all anti-virus software created equal and if not, what should you be demanding as standard as part of your anti-virus protection? Learn more on our latest blog post!

OneDrive Vs Dropbox – Which Is The More Secure Cloud Storage Solution?

This post looks at two of the big players in the cloud storage world: OneDrive and Dropbox. We go into detail about the security credentials of both services and give our verdict on which platform should be the go to for cloud storage solution for businesses operating digitally today! Learn more on our latest blog post: OneDrive vs Dropbox!

Should You Be Using A Password Manager?

Forgotten passwords can be inconvenient. This is where password managers come in. They store all of your passwords for you, so you don’t need to worry about forgetting them again, but they can also offer much more than that. A good password manager will also offer to generate secure passwords for you and then store them for ease of use later. Never forget a password again! Learn more in our latest blog post!

The Importance of Keeping Software Up to Date

Our latest post from the NECL IT Blog explains why software updates are essential for your computer and other devices. We give honest, practical advice and guidance on keeping the software on your devices bang up to date and running the latest versions. Click the link above to read more!

Password Protection – The Importance of Secure Passwords

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The Increasing Importance of Data Backups

There are various ways to back up your data. There are even more reasons why you should back up your data. Data backups and recovery assistance is a big part of our IT Support offering here at NECL. Read this blog post to learn more about the importance of data backups - and gain some practical guidance on how you can better secure your data.

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