The Hidden Cost of a Security Breach (It’s not just about money…)
Welcome to this month’s tech news. Here you will find:
- The Hidden Cost of a Security Breach: It’s not just about the money
- Microsoft: What’s new?
- Tech Facts: did you know?
- Q & A: what everyone’s asking
- Quiz Time: test your team!
Enjoy the read, and remember to give us a call if you have any IT concerns – we’re here to help!
It’s Not Just About the Money…
What a cyber breach really means for your business — beyond the financial hit
Cybersecurity incidents are rising — in frequency, complexity, and impact. And while the headlines focus on large enterprises, small and midsized businesses are increasingly at risk, especially those using cloud platforms and remote work tools.
It’s easy to think: “That won’t happen to us.”
But experience shows otherwise — and when it does happen, the impact often goes far beyond the technical fix.
📉 Short-Term Disruption, Long-Term Damage
The initial effects of a breach are usually immediate:
- Downtime
- Data loss
- Legal and compliance challenges
- Client panic and support pressure
But the ripple effects can last much longer:
- Loss of customer trust
- Cancelled deals and delayed projects
- Shift in leadership focus from growth to damage control
🔎 Common Assumptions That Leave Gaps
A widespread myth: “We use Microsoft 365, so our data is safe.”
In reality, Microsoft ensures availability — not full-scale backup or recovery. That means if files are deleted, encrypted, or corrupted, they may not be recoverable — especially after retention limits expire.
At-risk areas often overlooked:
- SharePoint and OneDrive
- Outlook mailboxes
- Teams chats and shared files
✅ What a Strong Backup Strategy Looks Like
You don’t need dozens of tools or a big IT budget.
At Global Z-Data, we help businesses implement layered backup and recovery strategies tailored to their environment. Key components include:
- Cybersecurity risk assessments
- User training and phishing awareness
- Incident response plans
- Multi-layered endpoint and perimeter security
- Automated backup for Microsoft 365, devices, and infrastructure
🎁 Free July Offer: Microsoft 365 Backup Review
If you’re unsure how secure your data is, we’re offering a free backup review this month. No pressure, no disruption — just insight.
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🧭 Final Thought
Cybersecurity isn’t just about prevention — it’s about being able to recover fully when something goes wrong.
If your Microsoft 365 or device data disappeared tomorrow, could you get it back?
Let’s make sure the answer is yes.
What’s new to Microsoft?
New spell check feature for Teams
Tired of making embarrassing typos in Teams messages?
Microsoft’s rolling out an improved spell check for Teams that highlights mistakes as you type and suggests quick fixes. Just like in Word. You can choose a correction, ignore it, or add your own words to the dictionary. It also supports switching between up to three languages (though we don’t yet know which ones). It’s available now on Windows and Mac.
Microsoft’s adding a new way to block risky devices
Microsoft’s testing a new safety feature that’s designed to spot and block devices that are connected to your network but haven’t been set up properly or aren’t being protected. These “undiscovered” devices are a big risk because hackers can use them to get into your systems without being noticed.
The new feature automatically blocks any data going to or from these devices. Kind of like cutting off a suspicious stranger before they can cause any trouble. If a device gets blocked by mistake, there’ll be a button to undo it.
The feature isn’t live yet, but it’ll be available soon for supported Windows devices.
Did you know?
Tech Facts:
- The famous 6-second Windows 95 startup sound made history. It’s now part of the US Library of Congress. It was chosen for its cultural significance and joins the National Recording Registry alongside other iconic recordings.
- Microsoft has an AI “red team” that acts like the bad guys on purpose. They try to break their own systems to find weaknesses before real hackers do. It’s all about staying one step ahead.
- Back in 1976, Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in the company for just $800 (£600). If he’d held on to it, that slice of Apple would be worth over $200 (£150) billion today. Now that’s a serious case of seller’s regret.
Q & A
Q: What’s the difference between backing up my data and syncing it?
A: Syncing keeps files up to date across devices. Backup means creating a separate copy in case something goes wrong. You need both to stay safe.
Q: We use Microsoft 365. Does that mean we’re automatically protected from cyber threats?
A: Not quite. Microsoft 365 has some great built-in tools, but you still need extra security layers like backup, security software, and staff training.
Q: How do I know if our Wi-Fi is secure enough?
A. Make sure you’re using a strong password, up-to-date hardware, and modern encryption like WPA3. And ALWAYS change the default router settings.
Time for a Tech Quiz!
- What year was the first ever text message sent?
- Which computer programming language did Sun
Microsystems create in the 1990s? - Which year was Google founded?
- What’s the name of the digital file format created in 1987 to reduce the size of images and short animations?
- What type of electromagnetic waves does Wi-Fi use?
See answers below
Until next time,
The GZD team
Quiz answers:
1. 1992. 2. Java. 3. 1998. 4. GIF. 5. Radio waves.
