Phishing is the biggest threat of small organisations, accounting for more than 30%* of data breaches based on Verizon’s 2020 DBIR report. What is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that uses a disguised email as a weapon. The aim is to trick the recipient into giving valuable information, often a request from their bank or…
Smart IT has established itself as a top Technology Apprentice Employer and one of the industry leaders and the entire team is focused on delivering friendly and proactive IT services to over 1,000 customers across the UK. From full network management to third-line support, the highly experienced Smart IT team has continuously grown and adapted…
In the small to medium business sector, companies were forced to invest heavily into their IT infrastructure and have an IT Budget Increase as they had no other choice but to have their employees shift to working from home and gain access to work remotely, migrated to the cloud, and bolstered their security. In an…
This week we’ve had the pleasure of delivering cheques to three amazing North East charities, Smile for Life, Newcastle Vision Support and Tyneside Women’s Health. We wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of our customers for their support throughout the year and wish them and their teams a Merry Christmas.…
It’s easy to become complacent about IT Business Security. We’re always informing our customers of the latest threats and security issues that may increase the risk to their business. Sometimes however going back to basics is required, just as a double-check to make sure you’ve got all bases covered. In this article, we’ll be outlining…
The world of Cyber security is constantly evolving and businesses need to stay on their toes to defend themselves against incoming Cyber Attacks. The number of Cyber attacks businesses will face is forecast to double by 2025. Organisations across the UK need to ensure their business is protected against all types of incoming threats. Leaving…
This year, instead of giving chocolates and cards to our customers we decided to make a donation of £1,000 split between charities & business’ across the North East who would benefit from our support. Rather than dividing this money ourselves we let our customers choose who they would like our donation to go to. This…
For every business, IT infrastructure is a critical and strategic component of their organisation, something the business cannot function without. If you don’t already have an in-house team, how do you choose the right provider for such an important job? There are usually one of three reasons why you’d be looking for a new provider.…
Don’t let the Grinch Steal your Christmas, follow our 10 Tips to keep your organisation safe during the festive period! Cybercriminals don’t take a holiday. With the festive period fast approaching, most people are thinking about how they will be enjoying the holiday time with their families. The Christmas period tends to also bring greater…
Each New Year, we all make resolutions to achieve a new challenge, or take up new hobby. Most of us give up on our diets or going to the gym by the end of January. Our Cyber Security New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 will keep your organisation secure throughout the year ahead. 1. Always Remain…
