You might have Microsoft Office 365, and that's awesome. However, Office 365 doesn't have any backups. That's right! Think about that for a moment. They have infrastructure backup and uptime guarantees so that you know that the systems are reliable, but if you go and delete something, you won't necessarily have any backup in those infrastructures.
A little while ago, I started thinking about how far the world has come and going back into the days of my first job (Yep. Many, many moons ago at Jaycar). I was thinking about how many people paid and their PIN number was on the back of their credit card or on the back of their key card. I thought, oh my goodness, that's not even obscurity. That's not security at all. You might as well use a chisel to lock your door. It doesn't make any sense.
Due to the increasing number of cyber-attacks such as credential stuffing and malware, there is no reason for any company in Australia to ignore the importance of network penetration testing. Otherwise known as ethical hacking, penetration testing involves routine inspection of computer and network systems. Using this method, companies can discover any IT infrastructure vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit.
Ways to Use Technology in Employee TrainingRegular employee training is essential for Aussie companies and organisations. Training can drastically improve your employees’ skills and performance, which enables them to deliver a better quality of work. We can’t deny the benefits of training our employees. However, training can take a lot of our time and resources. Luckily, the employee training process has improved over the years thanks to new technologies that can save you a lot of time and money. Take a look below at some IT solutions for companies that are looking for ways to use technology in employee training.
Aussie SMBs are moving toward cloud computing because of the many benefits it provides. Reduced IT costs, scalability of operations and storage as well as increased collaboration are just a few examples. However, with advances in IT come new risks. To keep up with the changes in the IT landscape, attackers are becoming more sophisticated, and the threat environment continues to evolve. Small and medium-sized businesses that have adopted novel IT processes without updating their cybersecurity measures may find themselves victims ill-prepared to prevent a cyber attack.
When did your IT guy last pay you for downtime?
Work with a Managed IT company who can help you streamline your systems and operations management. Implementing high‐tech solutions to ensure the integrity, uptime and accountability of all internal system processes gives you the assurance that you have continuity.