Opinion pieces – iSSC Group

It’s Cybersecurity Month! Protect your devices

iSSC_ADM — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:10:40 +0000

It is vital to protect your internet-connected devices by keeping your software current with the latest security updates. To help keep your devices safe: Set up automatic updates to make the process smoother and decrease the risk from ransomware and malware. Carefully check privacy and security settings to ensure they’re set to your desired level of information-sharing any time you sign up for a new account, download an app, or acquire a new device. Passwordless […]

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AI — A whole new way of working; with benefits, not threats

iSSC_ADM — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:21:48 +0000

Over the past few years, nearly everything about work has changed. The dimensions that define the way we work — space and time — went from being fixed, to flexible. This new flexibility has opened new options for when and where we work — synchronously or asynchronously, in the office or remotely. But with that greater flexibility has come greater complexity. There’s more information and communication than ever, but there’s also too much of both. […]

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Three reasons to shift to integrated threat protection

iSSC_ADM — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:44:16 +0000

Security is at an inflection point. Attacks are becoming more sophisticated due to challenges ranging from talent shortages and cost balancing to navigating the pressures of hybrid work. Meanwhile, the security market is more fragmented and complex than ever. The average enterprise now uses more than 30 different security tools, often disjointed and ‘bolted-on’, providing limited visibility and inadequate insights to security operations centres (SOCs). Security and compliance leaders want a better understanding of the […]

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Cloud Computing in the Era of COVID

iSSC_ADM — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:56:12 +0000

Long before COVID, cloud computing was rapidly replacing traditional on-premise data storage. Then came a global pandemic that drastically changed the way that businesses operate. Across all industries, the need for agile, secure, flexible systems has grown drastically. From healthcare sectors to private sectors, cloud computing has allowed businesses to not only continue operating, but improve the way that they are operating. How Cloud Computing is Helping Businesses During the Pandemic There are a few […]

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Why You Need Sustainable Cloud Solutions

iSSC_ADM — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:55 +0000

Many businesses make the mistake of focusing on cloud solutions that meet current needs, rather than looking at a sustainable model. The problem with not looking forward and instead concentrating on how the cloud meets your needs as they stand right now is that you may get left behind. The cloud is adapting and evolving all the time. Tools and solutions that work now may not work as well a few years from now. Cloud […]

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Can Remote Working Tools Reduce Stress?

iSSC_ADM — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:10 +0000

We know that remote working tools certainly help to improve productivity and simplify the way we work, but can they reduce stress? COVID-19 has drastically changed the way that people work. Before the pandemic, the large majority of employees worked on-premises, with only a few working remotely. In some cases, independent workers and outsourced employees lived the digital nomad lifestyle, working from shared workspaces, coffee shops and other places in various locations around the world. […]

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Ensuring Employee Device Data Security

iSSC_ADM — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:34 +0000

Data security is something every company should be concerned about – especially when employees use their own devices for company business. BYO or Bring-Your-Own devices refer to devices that belong to employees but are used to conduct any type of business. Company devices are becoming less common and many companies find it easier to allow employees to use their own phones and tablets instead. Some also allow employees to use their own laptops. While this […]

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How Will Cloud Computing Look in 2021?

iSSC_ADM — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:42:15 +0000

As 2020 comes to an end, it is clear that cloud computing has played a vital role in how we work. Remote working has become par for the course and more people and businesses than ever before have made the move to the cloud. Cloud-based tools have come a long way – even in the last year. Unlike traditional server-based systems, the cloud has opened up ways for employees to work smarter, from any location […]

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How to Handle a Data Breach

iSSC_ADM — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:29:47 +0000

Hopefully, you are using a secure cloud solution that protects you against threats such as a data breach. If, for some reason, you find yourself in the position of data being breached, corrupted or lost, it is essential to know how to act and how to ensure that it does not happen again. In this guide, we share some tips on how to deal with a data breach. Dealing With a Data Breach Whether you […]

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Cyber Threats Expected in 2021

iSSC_ADM — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:48:41 +0000

Cyber threats are certainly nothing new. Since the very earliest days of the internet, criminals have found ways to profit from cyberattacks. As technology has advanced, cyberattacks have evolved. While many businesses have some understanding of better-known threats, such as malware and viruses, new threats are emerging all the time. Protecting your business against the latest cyber threats is essential to avoid the risks posed by cyberattacks. Watch Out for These Cyber Threats Two of […]

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