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Does your business need a password manager
Cybersecurity

Does Your Business Need a Password Manager?

Most businesses know they should be using stronger passwords. Far fewer have an actual system in place for managing them. This post explains what a password manager does, why the…

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MTA-STS: Why Your Emails Might Not Be As Secure As You Think
Email & Communications

MTA-STS: Why Your Emails Might Not Be As Secure As You Think

Think your emails are encrypted? They probably are - until something goes wrong, and then they're sent in plain text without you ever knowing. MTA-STS ensures encryption isn't optional.

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Passwords, Passkeys, Authentication method explained
Cybersecurity

Passwords, Passkeys, and Everything In Between: A Plain-English Guide to Logging In Securely

Every time your team logs into a business system, the method they use to prove their identity either creates a meaningful security barrier or a very low one. This guide…

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NCSC Says Passwords are no longer enough
Cybersecurity

The NCSC Says It’s Time to Move on from Passwords

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has officially told consumers to move away from passwords wherever passkeys are available - the first time it has made this recommendation. Here's what…

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Why Managed DMARC Makes Sense
Email & Communications

Why Managed DMARC Makes Sense

DMARC is becoming essential for email security, but the reports are technical and require constant monitoring. Managed DMARC services handle the complexity for you - here's what they actually do…

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cyber essentials certified
Compliance & Regulations

We’ve Achieved Cyber Essentials Certification

AOIT Networks has achieved Cyber Essentials certification - the UK government-backed security standard. Here's what the process involved, why we pursued it, and what it means for the businesses we…

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Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Backup: Why the Default Isn’t Enough

Microsoft 365 keeps your services running - but it doesn't back up your data the way most businesses assume. Here's what the default setup actually covers, where the gaps are,…

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RTO vs RPO explained
Business Continuity

RTO vs RPO Explained: What Your Backup Strategy Actually Needs to Deliver

Most businesses know they have backups. Far fewer have defined what those backups actually need to deliver. RTO and RPO are the two recovery targets that turn a backup solution…

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How long would your business survive without its data
Business Continuity

How Long Would Your Business Actually Survive Without Its Data?

Most businesses know they should have backups. Far fewer are confident that what they have would actually protect them in a real incident. This post looks at the real cost…

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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
Business Continuity

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Business

Most businesses assume their backups are sorted - until they actually need them. The 3-2-1 rule is the industry-standard framework for data protection, and knowing whether your current setup follows…

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