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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
Why your staff are your biggest security risk, here's what to do
Cybersecurity

Why Your Staff Are Your Biggest Security Risk (And What to Do About It)

If a cyber attack hit tomorrow, where would it actually start? For most businesses, it's a person, not a piece of technology. Here's why staff are the biggest security risk,…

Cybersecurity IT Security Small Business IT
Why email is still the number one way businesses get hacked
Cybersecurity

Why Email Is Still the Number One Way Businesses Get Hacked

Sophisticated attacks get the headlines, but most breaches still start with one ordinary-looking email. Here's why phishing remains the number one way businesses get hacked, and what actually reduces the…

Cybersecurity IT Security Phishing Protection
EDR vs MDR, what's the difference and which do you need
Cybersecurity

EDR vs MDR: What’s the Difference and Which Does Your Business Need?

If a threat landed on one of your devices right now, would anyone actually notice? EDR and MDR sound similar but aren't the same thing. Here's the difference, and why…

Cybersecurity Endpoint Security IT Security
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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Safer Internet Day
Cybersecurity

Safer Internet Day 2026: What AI Safety Actually Means for Your Business

Safer Internet Day 2026 focuses on AI safety, but what does that actually mean for UK businesses? If your team is using ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar tools (and they probably…

AI Safety Business Technology Cybersecurity Data Protection GDPR Compliance IT Best Practices IT Security UK Business