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Vulnerability management explained, finding gaps first
Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management Explained: Finding the Gaps Before Attackers Do

If there were a weak point in your systems right now, would you know before an attacker does? Vulnerability management is how businesses find out first. Here's what it actually…

Cybersecurity IT Best Practices IT Security
What is patch management, why later is a risk
Cybersecurity

What Is Patch Management and Why “We’ll Update It Later” Is a Risk

How many "update available" notifications are being ignored across your business right now? Each one is a known, documented gap attackers can find. Here's what patch management actually is, and…

Endpoint Security IT Best Practices IT Security
What Is a Managed Service Provider and Do You Need One?
Managed IT Services

What Is a Managed Service Provider and Do You Actually Need One?

Who's actually responsible for your IT when something breaks? For most small UK businesses, the answer is "whoever's nearest," not a dedicated professional. Here's what a managed service provider actually…

Cybersecurity IT Best Practices IT Infrastructure IT Support Managed IT Services Small Business IT UK Business
When to consider switching IT providers
Managed IT Services

When to Fire Your MSP: Red Flags Every Business Should Know

Most businesses do not leave their IT provider after a single dramatic failure. They leave after months of slow responses, vague answers, and the growing sense that nobody is thinking…

Cybersecurity IT Best Practices IT Support IT Tips Managed IT Services Small Business IT UK Business
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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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…

Cybersecurity Endpoint Security IT Best Practices IT Security Managed IT Services Password Security Small Business IT UK Business
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…

Cybersecurity Endpoint Security IT Best Practices IT Security Password Security Phishing Protection Small Business IT UK Business
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,…

Backup Solutions Business Continuity Cloud Security Cybersecurity Data Protection Disaster Recovery IT Best Practices Microsoft 365
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…

Backup Solutions Business Continuity Data Protection Disaster Recovery GDPR Compliance IT Best Practices Managed IT Services UK Business