What is 2 factor authentication? 2 factor authentication (2FA) is one specific type of multi-factor authentication. The basic idea behind this type of authentication is to require ‘something the user possesses’ (a device of some kind), in addition to ‘something the user knows’ (username/password/pin). This provides an extra layer of security when logging into
Out of all the different types of attacks, your IT systems and servers can fall prey to, a ransomware attack is one of the worst. So it’s not surprising that many businesses cite ransomware attacks as the one IT (or cybersecurity) breach they fear the most. As usual, prevention is the best method of defense
With things beginning to revert to normal it is important to ensure your business is ready for returning to a more normal way of working and we thought it would be a good idea to list some of the areas you may want to consider. Of course, these do not apply to some types of
When choosing your hosting provider there are a few things to consider, however, one that is often overlooked is the location. Having your hosting provider based locally to you is a lot more beneficial than you might think, here are a few reasons why. Size While it may seem logical to go for the provider
With the world being told to work from home and embrace the remote work lifestyle, will businesses continue to adopt this virtual mindset or revert to their physical roots? When the work from home order was first introduced many companies were unprepared, but after some organisation and implementing a proper remote working system, some companies
What is a firewall? A firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules/policies. They act as a barrier between secured internal networks and untrusted outside networks, such as the internet. Firewalls are available
In today’s online environment, the classic username and password approach to security is easy prey for cybercriminals. Logins can be compromised in minutes, and private data (such as personal and financial details) are under increasing threat. Our need for online security has drastically changed, with hackers becoming smarter and exploiting new technical vulnerabilities, passwords alone
Computer and IT security has become a critical part of a business’s operations and plays a big part in its success or otherwise. We often get asked a lot of questions about workplace security and the importance of cyber security audits, so thought it would be worthwhile putting a short guide together to help you
We’ve just published our cyber security guide (in the FAQ section). If you are at all concerned about protecting your server and networks, and you should be, check it out for useful information to help you to secure your systems. This is not a comprehensive guide to every cyber threat in existence – we’d need
We are very pleased to announce that Datacentreplus now has its ISO 27001 certification. This means that we have been independently audited by an external company to ensure that we comply with all the requirements of the regulation. ISO 27001 (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 to give it its full name) is the international standard that describes best
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