ESET Cloud Office Security

Our ESET Cloud Office Security experts are always happy to chat about how this software can benefit your business– so, this week we are giving you an overview of ESET, considering the multitude of ways in which it streamlines and protects your processes. What is ESET Cloud Office Security? This software is a combination of […]
The Undeclared War: Drama or Danger?

In its new drama, The Undeclared War, Channel 4 is highlighting one of the greatest threats facing modern society— cyber warfare. This week, we are reflecting on the ever-blurring boundaries between gritty thrillers and real-life warnings, and considering what threats like this could mean for the future of both our industry and our country. How […]
What’s in a Password?

We talk about passwords a lot here at alphatech— a strong one can be the difference between a disaster and protecting your data. As phishing scams become more sophisticated, and businesses increasingly move their work online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get to grips with password security. […]
Log4j – what you need to know

You may have heard about a ‘Log4j vulnerability’ in the news, and have concerns about what it is and whether it affects your business. In plain English, this is a flaw in a piece of software that is used widely across the internet, meaning that cybercriminals could remotely steal data, install malware or take control […]
Cybersecurity First

As we move forwards in the final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021, we want to reflect on the advice and the celebrations that we have shared. The last theme in this series is Cybersecurity First, which aligns perfectly with our philosophy here at Alphatech – if cybersecurity is your priority (in both your personal […]
Explore. Experience. Share.

The last two weeks of Cybersecurity Awareness Month have focused on data protection and good online practice, both hugely important aspects of what we do at alphatech. For our third week, we move on to a celebration of cybersecurity careers, led by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). A career in cybersecurity facilitates innovation, […]
Fight the phish!

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month from everyone here at alphatech! Last week, we gave you some handy hints and tips on how to Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart— now, we want to raise awareness of this week’s theme, Fight the Phish. During lockdown, many of us have spent more time on our computers than ever, as we […]
Be Cyber Smart

Are you cyber smart? October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021, as declared by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Each week of this month follows a different theme— the first is ‘Be Cyber Smart’. At alphatech, we want to invite you to take this as an opportunity to review […]
How to use Facebook to get the worst business birthday present ever…

“Social engineering” refers to the manipulative tactics used by scammers to retrieve sensitive data from (or prompt security mistakes by) their victims. While it is particularly common on social media sites, especially Facebook, it can also occur through workplace usage of devices, potentially causing devastating damage to your business. At alphatech, we have put together […]
Office 365’s Advanced Threat Protection

With minimal impact on your productivity, Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) in Office 365 delivers virtually unparalleled email security. It’s well known that 70% of all network breaches originate from human error, specifically clicking on malicious links in emails. With numerous safeguards in place, ATP will keep your email secure by providing real time protection against […]