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IT Security

5 Ways to Combine Compliance & Cybersecurity Best Practices to Improve Outcomes  Compliance and security are equally crucial for the seamless operation of your business. Although security is a prime component of compliance, compliance is not the same as security. Both are interconnected but still different. While compliance helps your business meet industry or government regulations, security protects the integrity of your business and its sensitive...

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Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) detects malware and protects your computers (also referred to as endpoints). Working in conjunction with our antivirus it detects and eliminates over 99% of threats. New threats are being developed and released into the wild every day. The deck is stacked in favour of cybercriminals.  Every endpoint is a potential attack point and possible vulnerability.  EDR can help you level...

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Cloud data backup myths are everywhere.  It is worth spending five minutes to read this article to understand where your obligations are, how your business may be vulnerable but addressing any weaknesses in your IT set up.  It can feel like a mine field and can be daunting to consider IT security but this is a good place to start.  The one thing that any...

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With the ever-growing reliance on digital solutions, safeguarding your business's online credentials is more crucial than ever. TST Password Manager emerges as the ultimate solution, offering robust, simple, and secure password management tailored for your business needs. Exceptional Security Architecture Our Password Manager is built on a proprietary zero-trust and zero-knowledge security architecture, ensuring full end-to-end encryption. This advanced technology guarantees that your sensitive information remains secure...

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In today's unpredictable business landscape, being prepared for the unexpected isn't just wise—it's essential. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a large corporation, a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is your first line of defence against unforeseen events that can disrupt your operations. Let's explore why a DRP is crucial for businesses of all sizes and how you can start building yours today. Why Every...

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A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity in Business In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, cyber threats have become a real concern for businesses of all sizes, not just large corporations or government organisations. Recent events, like the alarming MOVEit cyber attack, have shed light on the critical significance of cybersecurity in safeguarding every aspect of your business. TST, an IT Managed Service Provider based in Chester, UK,...

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We may ask you to install our Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software on your computer so that we can remotely access it to provide you with help.  If you are on a support contract with TST, you will already have this software installed.  This article explains what RMM is, what is does and why you should keep it installed. The RMM application is usually installed...

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During the course of our day to day interaction with customers we sometimes hear the comment "I don't install Windows updates because they slow down my computer" or "They take up space on my PC". We thought it may be useful to set the record straight and debunk some myths about Windows updates. Windows updates are released regularly for currently supported versions of the operating system. ...

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A hardware firewall usually sits behind the broadband router to protect your SOHO (small office/home office) business network from external attack.  It usually analyses incoming traffic and filters out threats as they try to reach your network. The firewall acts like a perimeter fence around your network. This hard barrier for your small office/home office (SOHO) against intrusion provides several benefits: Updated several times a day...

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If you are using the very popular Wordpress plugin Backupbuddy to backup your Wordpress website it is essential that you upgrade to version 8.7.5.  If your version of Backupbuddy is less than 8.7.5 you must do this urgently.  See the full announcement about Backupbuddy below: We recently discovered a security vulnerability in our BackupBuddy plugin. The vulnerability could allow a breach to your WordPress site, so we are...

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