As lockdowns start to ease in many countries, so the tentative return to work begins, leaving people understandably concerned about how safe a space an office will be in the middle of a global pandemic. Alongside some mouldy old food in the communal fridges, there......
People have forwarded more than 160,000 suspicious emails to a scam-busting service, leading to 300 websites being shut down. The Suspicious Email Reporting Service was set up two weeks ago by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It received 10,000 reports in just one......
Automated attacks on Remote Desktop Protocol accounts are aimed at taking over corporate desktops and infiltrating networks. A rash of brute-forcing attempts aimed at users of Microsoft’s proprietary Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has come to light, striking millions per week. The attacks are a likely......
A sophisticated, ongoing espionage campaign aimed at Android users in Asia is likely the work of the OceanLotus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, researchers said this week. Dubbed PhantomLance by Kaspersky, the campaign is centred around complex spyware that’s distributed via dozens of apps within......
Notorious malware Trickbot has been linked to more COVID-19 phishing emails than any other, according to new data from Microsoft. The Microsoft Security Intelligence Twitter account made the claim on Friday. “Based on Office 365 ATP data, Trickbot is the most prolific malware operation using COVID-19......
Two-thirds of remote workers in the UK haven’t received cybersecurity training over the past year, raising fears that they may be more susceptible to attacks as hackers adapt their tactics during the current crisis. Norwegian app security firm Promon polled 2000 remote workers to better assess where......
Because Office 365 is in the cloud you may be fooled into thinking that you don’t have to further back up your data. While Office 365 is secure, it may not offer the backup potential that your organisation requires, protecting your data is your responsibility,......
As businesses seek more flexible, innovative ways of working many workplaces are using more endpoint devices such as phones, laptops and tablets than ever before. Keeping these devices secure is essential, as each device represents a potential source of entry for security threats. Managing and......
DNS Protection – Web Filtering You’ll be well familiar with the concept of endpoint security; services like antivirus software, email filtering, web filtering and firewalls that help prevent your network’s endpoints (Laptops, Desktops, phones and tablets) being compromised. Endpoint security is essential for any......
You’re probably familiar with the term ‘patch.’ As the name suggests, a patch (sometimes called a ‘fix’) is a piece of software used to address an issue (a bug) in a Software program or operating system. The Windows operating system consists of code that is......
It goes without saying that the Coronavirus pandemic has caused massive upheaval in the business world. If your business has been able to continue operating, you’re probably having to deal with the logistical nightmare of managing your team remotely and the unique challenges that it......
The modern workplace features an increasing number of devices, all of which empower employees to work flexibly in the office, on the move and at home. While this allows teams to work more freely, it poses a challenge to IT departments who are tasked with......
Properly engaging your employees with training programs is necessary not only for the growth of your company but also for employee retention. If a recent report on Employee Satisfaction is to be believed, 40% of employees with poor training leave their job within the first......
So how secure are your endpoints? Confused as to what endpoints are? Well, these are remote computing devices that connect and communicate with a network. You must conduct an audit of the security of your endpoints to ensure that your corporate network and all the......
Have you ever wondered how secure your business internet connection is? Probably, most businesses have taken their internet connection granted – only to end up with disappointment later on. Make no mistake: most internet service providers (ISPs) do not provide secure and safe connections. What......
So you have been looking for a good cloud service platform. What are the things you will consider while choosing one? Let’s see. You shouldn’t have to wait forever to get the cloud services up and running. Everyone wants lightning speed. You want infrastructure support......
Switch to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Azure VDI Have you ever wondered how good it would be if your employees could access your desktop from anywhere and from any device? What if they simply can’t carry a powerful laptop everywhere? Or when they really want......
With threats more sophisticated and less predictive, moving into the cloud may not be such a bad idea, Sumo Logic threat detection will give your business the upper hand. Protecting your business from any virtual threats like cybercriminals, corporate spies and spammers. Take back full......
Are you finding that your Cloud billing is outpacing your visibility & control? You’re not alone. As organisations transform their businesses by leveraging the power of the cloud, the demands on performance, storage and ultimately the costs can easily spiral out of control. This is......
Although a late entrant to the cloud club, IBM has taken the business world by storm all thanks to IBM Cloud. What started as a joint effort with LotusLive in 2008 was soon renamed as IBM SmartCloud for Social Business. Although IBM doesn’t enjoy the......
Businesses flourish when they are equipped with the best technological tools, and one such suite of tools that need your ultimate attention is Microsoft Office 365. Chances are high that your organisation might already be using Microsoft for years now. So why move to Office......
…with Azure, there’s a whole lot more! Are hosted virtual machines considered old hat already? The cloud brought our businesses fantastically greater flexibility, widened the possibilities of remote working and modernised our IT infrastructure for the future. But, is there a new wave of......
We’re moving office… again! From 1-2 Broadgate Circle to Broadgate Tower, not the furthest distance to travel… (From one side to another) but the name might ring a bell, we’ll get onto that part in a bit. Beeso IT has grown considerably in the almost......
What are they? Spectre and Meltdown are different variants of the same fundamental underlying vulnerability that affects nearly every computer chip manufactured in the last 20 years. Hackers can use them to gain access to data previously considered completely protected. Security researchers discovered the flaws......
Beeso IT today announced it has become a Microsoft Authorised Education Partner (AEP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft AEP authorisation, partners must complete a test to prove their level of academic licensing......
We are excited to announce that Beeso IT are now Sumo Logic partners. Sumo Logic is a cloud‐native, machine data analytics service that unifies logs and time‐series metrics to help you build, run and secure your modern applications. With Sumo Logic, you’re up and running......
We recently posed two uncommon questions you should ask yourself regarding your IT provider: 1. Do they know your name? 2. Do they think like a four-star chef? Before you go and find the right kind of IT partnership for your business, we’ve whittled our tips down......
Last week, we asked if your technology provider knows your name. This week, we have a new question for you: Does your IT provider think like a four-star chef? What should your tech provider and a chef have in common? (It’s unlikely you care about them......
Have you ever assessed your IT provider by asking, “Do they know my name?” It’s a simple question, designed to make you think about your relationship with your IT provider. Your provider’s goal should be to understand you and your business—how it runs, what it......
In recent blogs and videos, we’ve discussed cloud computing and its business value to companies of all types and sizes. When buying new technology, it’s important for customers to remember that getting the best support possible is a key part of getting the most business......
In recent years, the cloud has emerged as the leading technology for delivering services across industries How have cloud technology-as-a-service solutions come to dominate the market so quickly? The internet continues to improve and is the backbone of delivering cloud solutions anywhere. Cost-effective, high-speed networks......
Announcement by Login VSI on 8th June 2017: Beeso IT has been added to the Login VSI family. Login VSI provides predictive and advanced insights for virtualised desktop and server based computing environments. Their software ensures Enterprises can provide their employees with the best end-user experience. We believe this partnership......
Why does the Modern MSP think ‘cloud first’ for its customers? The cloud is here to stay. It provides enormous benefits customers, especially the SMBs, that have never been realized in the technology world. But, what is the cloud? Quite simply, cloud computing means that......
Last week we discussed the push for providers like us to focus on delivering business outcomes for customers like you. “Business outcomes” is a relatively new term in the traditional IT world, especially among providers that have focused on delivering technology in general. Today, delivering tech......
So, we know by now this isn’t something you’ll be able to ignore. What are the steps you need to take to meet the regulations? Firstly, lets break the actions down into 4 areas: Discover Identify what personal data you have and where it resides......
Until very recently, we have lived for decades in a world full of technology for its own sake. You know that world: technologies called mainframes, min-computers, PC’s, laptops, networking gear, big software, PBX’s, etc. These were considered necessary for businesses to function. In this model,......
Here are the comments we’ve heard about GDPR and the reasons they’re just Myths. “THE UK WILL NOT ENFORCE GDPR FOLLOWING BREXIT” Unlikely, as the UK was a key contributor to creating the new legislation and will likely map GDPR into post-Brexit law and replace......
We have all seen the security breaches in the media. In fact, it has become a significant issue. To give some clarity on the seriousness of these turbulent times: 2 billion records have been compromised in the last year. 140+ Days between infiltration and detection......
