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Strengthening Cybersecurity with the NIST Framework
Strengthening Cybersecurity with the NIST FrameworkWhilst we all know that safeguarding business data is essential, cybersecurity is a vast and formidable space that’s overwhelming for many business owners. Finding a partner you trust can be challenging – you don’t...
4 Reasons Why You Should Backup Your Microsoft 365 Data
4 reasons to backup your Microsoft 365 dataMany of the organisations we help come to us with next to no cybersecurity tools or measures in place. But what we also see – and it always surprises us – is organisations that have sophisticated cybersecurity setups… but...
Is Cyber Essentials actually essential?
Is Cyber Essentials actually Essential?Cyber security is a topic that’s discussed around every board table. It’s an increasingly prevalent threat that we can’t ignore. Tackling this threat and keeping your business safe requires robust security measures. It demands...
What does being compromised really mean?
What does being compromised really mean?Cybersecurity is an essential part of business. We’re relying on Cloud technologies more and more whilst the number and impact of cyber threats has grown exponentially. Going hand in hand with this, we very often hear scary...
Secure Score: What is it and how can it help?
Secure Score: What is it and how does it help?We all know that cyber security is essential for businesses, but finding the right amount of money and resource to dedicate to it can be challenging – especially for small businesses. Have you ever wondered if you’re...
The Crucial Role of Testing Your DR Strategy
The Crucial Role of Testing Your DR StrategyData is crucial for all businesses, big or small - it's a key asset that must be protected. While many organisations have a backup solution, just backing up isn’t enough. We only backup our data so it can be restored, so...
6 Cyber Attacks to Expect in 2025
6 Cyber Attacks to expect in 2025Cyber attacks and cyber crime are ever evolving. We often hear that cyber attacks are getting more sophisticated and, whilst this is true to a certain extent, many of the cyber attacks we see are very basic, but they’re unexpected...
Windows 10 End of Life and What It Means For Your Business
Windows 10 End of LifeAs of October 2025, Windows 10 OS will be out of support. That may seem like a while away, but you need to start preparing now.What does End of Life mean?A product reaching End of Life essentially means that the supplier will no longer provide...
Stay Secure This Festive Season: Essential Cybersecurity Tips for SMEs
Essential Cybersecurity Tips for SMEs This ChristmasWe’re all truly into the festive swing now, but whilst we’re all basking in celebrations and enjoying ourselves, it’s crucial that businesses remain secure. Enjoying a well-deserved break shouldn’t mean that...
Maximising Your IT Budget: 5 Biggest IT Budget Wasters to Avoid
5 Biggest IT Budget WastersAt Risc IT Solutions, we frequently encounter businesses struggling to optimise their limited IT budgets. Factors such as resource constraints, the need to prioritise immediate operational expenses, and heightened vulnerability to market...
ESET Protect Advanced: Taking a holistic approach to cybersecurity
ESET Protect AdvancedIn the increasingly complex threat landscape, advanced cybersecurity is a must for organisations of any size looking to keep their digital data and devices safe. At Risc, our customers’ digital security is our top priority, so we are updating...
The Big Switch Off 2027: The date change and what it means for your business
The Big Switch Off or the Landline Switch Off has been postponed to 2027. Find out how this affects you business and your next steps.
Microsoft Azure Information Protection: A Guide for Small Businesses
Azure Information Protection allows you to protect your sensitive business data no matter which devices you work on and where you're based.
#8 Biggest Cyber Security Mistakes SMBs Make & How To Fix Them
Most SMBs fall victim to the same cyber security pitfalls. Here's the 8 biggest cyber security mistakes SMBs make and how to fix them.
Preparing your Business for the Landline Switch Off in 2025
Almost 70% of UK businesses are unware that the Landline Switch Off is happening. It's a UK-wide change that will affect all landline users, whether businesses or consumers.
