by Phil W | Mar 10, 2023 | Cloud Services, Hardware and Devices, Software and firmware
About Asset Management Know what you have, where it is and who is in charge of it . Asset management creates the foundation on which to build all of your other security features In a similar vein to backing up data, asset management isn’t a specific Cyber Essentials...
by Phil W | Jan 6, 2022 | Software and firmware
About malware What is malware? Malware is short for malicious software, which is software that is designed to cause harm by disrupting, damaging or gaining access to a computer, without the owner’s knowledge. Malware typically consists of code developed by...
by Eleanor Yerbury | Jan 6, 2022 | Hardware and Devices, Software and firmware
About virtualisation What is virtualisation? Many organisations today use virtual servers (VS) and virtual machines (VM). Many employees log onto virtual desktops which allows them to use any device from any location to access the desk top they use for work. To the...
by Phil W | Feb 13, 2021 | Firewalls, Passwords, Software and firmware
About 2 factor authentication Two-factor authentication, or 2FA as it’s commonly abbreviated to, adds an extra step to your basic log-in procedure for one of your online accounts. Without 2FA, you enter in your username and password, and then you’re done. The password...
by Phil W | Jan 18, 2021 | Passwords, Software and firmware, User accounts
About accounts People who work in offices, or who share their computers, may already be familiar with separate user accounts on their computers. Separate accounts ensure accurate authentication and accountability. How else can you track and control who accesses the...
by Phil W | Nov 20, 2020 | Secure Configurations, Software and firmware
Removing unnecessary software Supported software Any type of software that you have installed on your computer device will at some point require updating. There are several reasons why software may need to be updated. When manufacturers create and release software,...
