We're always looking for good IT support people but this time we're also looking for a couple of roles that will be more focused. Procurement Manager We're looking for someone to handle our procurement processes. This means spec'ing everything from…
We've just setup our first AmpliFi HD Mesh Router and Antenna. It's a beautiful system, not only does it have great visuals, but it's so easy and intuitive to setup. Although we got this one for a client, I think…
We've completed an important phase of a Cyber Security in passing the Cyber Essentials standard, having received the following email today: "Hi Focused IT Limited, Our assessor has finished grading the answers provided for your Cyber Essentials 2018 assessment. Congratulations…
We're seeing an increase in phishing attempts leading to stealing of credentials and then on to ex-filtrating data out of Exchange, on-premise or Office 365, via AutoForward either at a mailbox level or rule level. Unless you've got a good…
A critical bug has been found in 7-zip we recommend you upgrade to the latest version, which is v18.05 as of May 2018, https://www.7-zip.org/download.html More details can of the vulnerability can be found on Sophos security blog https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/05/09/critical-bug-in-7-zip-make-sure-youre-up-to-date/
Microsoft have announced they are no longer developing Software Restriction Policies: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-1803-removed-features They're suggesting the use of AppLocker or Windows Defender Application Control. Now this is all well and good, but this is only really viable on Enterprise versions of Windows, probably…
We're looking for more IT technicians to expand our team. What do we do? We design, sell, implement and support IT infrastructure for small to medium size businesses (SMB). What IT Infrastructure? Everything from micro-businesses running on PCs with Microsoft…
Wanna see how Sophos Intercept-X handles the 'Wanna' Ransomware.... Get in touch if you're interested in finding out more about Sophos Antivirus or Firewalls https://vimeo.com/217574866 More information at https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/126733
Users of Windows need to be notified ASAP of a new ransomware strain and take immediate measures to patch. Specifically, on May 12, 2017 a new strain of the Ransom.CryptXXX (WannaCry) strain of ransomware began spreading widely impacting a large…
Due to continued growth, we're looking for more IT technicians. What do we do? We design, sell, implement and support IT infrastructure for small to medium size businesses (SMB). What IT Infrastructure? Everything from micro-businesses running on PCs with Office…