In our last blog on cyber-security we explained why you should use a password manager to create super-strong unique passwords, nailed down with two-factor authentication. 

But if you really don't want to use a password manager, then lets look at a way you can create unique passwords for each site using the site or company name to create a code to add to your strong master password:

The short answer is Yes!

Find out why you should keep all your online accounts secure, using the login trinity of: a strong master password, a password manager, and two-factor authentication.

Create strong, hard to crack passwords you can remember in 3 easy steps.

Any password based on a word is easy to crack even with numbers added. Create a super strong password using a sentence instead!

More than 60% of small businesses have been attacked by cyber criminals in the past year.

With more people working remotely and using mobile devices for an ever-increasing amount of their work, there has never been a greater need for protecting your data, your systems and your business.

All computer hardware and operating system vendors are still in the process of fixing the meltdown and spectre flaws.

But what exactly are these flaws and how do they affect your business?

Apart from email does your business use cloud services?

If so, are you in control of the data and services, and is the data safe and secure?

Are staff taking it upon themselves to sign up for apps that put data in the cloud?

The UK has always been a key adopter of business technology, and is ranked in the top ten globally. For many UK citizens their mobile phone is their main device for browsing the internet, shopping or accessing services such as banking, and appointment booking.

The Economist Intelligence Unit reported in 2016 that there is a significant difference in productivity, creativity, satisfaction and loyalty, when an employer uses mobile technology well.

Wherever things change in the world of work, Management Consultants have a burning need to make up a name for it.

So called Unified Communications comes under this category and looks set to continue the phenomenal gains that technology is making to our business and personal lives.

A staggering 74% of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) were subjected to breach of security of their computer systems in 2015 according to a recent report* and it appears to be on the increase.

It is not always a good thing to be the first one to try new technology, particularly in business.

The first versions of technology are not always reliable and this is particularly important when it comes to the security of data.

In a recent survey published in raconteur.net, the top 5 tangible benefits of cloud computing services, according to public and private companies, were:

I received a telephone call last week from a surveyor who said “I cannot send you my letter by email because our server is down. Do you have a fax number?”

There are 6 reasons that you should make sure that your business keeps up with technology:

At the beginning of 2016 it is an unfortunate fact that too many businesses have websites that are not “mobile friendly”.

Over 90% of businesses carry on investing in a replacement strategy for their computer systems. When a server breaks they replace it and they occasionally upgrade their software.

This approach rarely leads to value for money or a good return on your investment. A better way is this:

It has been a feature of IT in the last few decades to have a lot of talk about new developments for some time before any real difference is made and then to have a sudden shift as the new technology is used to practical effect and then becomes mainstream. Examples include smart phones, tablet computers and cloud computing.

One of the most ubiquitous phrases of 2013 has been “Big Data” and you could be forgiven for thinking that if you are not using “big data” in your business, you are somehow failing or are just about to suffer a major calamity.

For the majority of businesses, this could not be further from the truth....

If you want your business to be successful, it is clear that you need to have a good strategy for technology and that you implement it properly. All successful businesses have a very intelligent approach to the use of technology because they follow four, simple, golden rules.

1. Never rush a decision on business technology

   You will live with the consequences of a bad decision for some time, so it pays to take the time to get the right decision.

Fourth generation mobile phone technology is currently being rolled out to 16 cities in the UK. So what is 4G, and what does it mean for UK businesses?

Essentially it means that you will be able to send and receive data on your mobile phone, tablet or laptop around five times faster than you can with current 3G enabled devices. It means no more hunting for WiFi hotspots when you need to download a big file, or send a large report by email, when you are out of the office.

In fact it may offer a better service than that provided by overused WiFi services connected to landlines in public areas such as hotels and coffee shops.