The CrowdStrike Outage Explained

On Friday 19 July 2024, a routine software update from CrowdStrike caused a major issue affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers. Here we explain what CrowdStrike is, what went wrong with the update, how it impacted businesses, and how to protect your own business.

5 steps to help recover from a cyber attack

No matter how many security measures you have in place, there’s always a chance that someone might breach your defences. You see, it’s equally important to have a plan for when the worst-case scenario happens. So, how do you plan for a cyber attack if you don’t know what you’re expecting, or when you’re expecting it?

Why you’re better in a contract with your IT company

While the traditional “break/fix” approach may have served its purpose in the past, tech needs have grown more complex. Relying on a 100% reactive strategy can leave you vulnerable to costly downtime, data breaches, and customer dissatisfaction. In comparison, one of the greatest benefits of a partnership with your IT support is the ability to engage in predictive maintenance.

The business owner’s guide to data encryption

Data is the lifeblood of your business. It’s everything from customer profiles and financial transactions to confidential business plans and intellectual property. Realistically, your success and reputation hinge on how well you protect your data. This is where encryption comes into it. At its core, encryption is the process of converting your data into a scrambled, unreadable format, rendering your information useless to anyone without the decryption key.

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