The team at Fareham-based Matrix IT put on their most fabulous headwear to raise money for brain tumour research. Led by the IT managed service provider’s wellbeing team, Matrix IT’s staff were taking part in ‘Wear a Hat Day’, the UK’s biggest brain tumour research fundraising event. The eight-strong Wellbeing Team comprises Mental Health First…
The dynamic team of women at a Hampshire IT Managed Service Provider are striving to change perceptions of females in the tech industry. Recognising an industry-wide challenge, where women account for just 26% of the national IT workforce; Louise Gascoigne, Operations Director; Louise Bushell, Operations Manager; Sarah Tayler, Marketing Manager; Laura McNeilly, Financial Controller; Charli…
By having Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), a company’s security will be improved immensely and with the added layer of verification, it will deter the risk of a successful cyber-attack. Implementing the use of MFA means that business can conduct their work without the constant worry of cyber criminals hacking their software. Today’s world is far more…
As more and more companies shift to remote work, it’s essential to ensure that your IT infrastructure is secure. Businesses, and specifically IT departments, are often challenged by the security measures required to maintain security through remote working. The compromise between flexibility, business agility, and security has never been so apparent. The decentralised nature of…
Security breaches are at the top of an organisation’s worries even the ones with the most cyber protection on their systems, however, cyber criminals who are skilled enough can get past most security defences that an organisation has put in place. Many employees can be unaware of a security breach at first, as the signs…
Technology is always expanding in the business sector and helping to make organisations more efficient, but technologies that help businesses get better will become the first thing that is targeted by cyber-criminals, so it is important to always keep up with digital security. Business phones, especially mobiles, are the first point of communication between employees…
Cloud Computing grows as more businesses work from home. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a major shift in the way we do business. Throughout the UK, as well as globally, there has been an increased uptake in online services as businesses move into the cloud. Like it or not, cloud computing is the future, and…
Your employees are the pinnacle of your business, but they are also the biggest cybersecurity threat. The likely cause of most cybersecurity breaches is still attributed to human error, so it is important employees are careful when operating in day-to-day business. Here are three key ways in which you can reduce the chance of a…
BYOD stands for brings your own device. This is the practice of allowing the employees of your business to use their own computers, smartphones or other devices for work purposes. Many haven’t heard of (or understand) the benefits that this method can bring to your business. Allowing BYOD in the workplace can bring some advantages:…
Securing your employees within a business and keeping them safe is important, but you can also improve their trust at the same time by following these simple tips: For more information on cyber-security, please contact us via email or phone at 01329 888444.