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We’re passionate about helping your business operate smoothly and securely. Our blog covers the latest cybersecurity threats, IT support tips, and technology best practices, keeping you up to date with practical insights and guidance.
How Can Technology Support Startups?
Starting a business is hard. It takes an enormous amount of time, effort, and learning. The grind of starting and growing a business can be made easier by utilising the right technology at the right time. But what is this technology, and how can it be used to support the business as it goes forward?…
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Patch Management – Best Practice
When it comes to patch management, there are best practices to follow to make the process effective and efficient. Without it, knowing what to patch and when can become a nightmare. Here, CloudTech24 provide five patch management tips to help you implement best practice when it comes to patch management. Set up a regular patch…
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Announcing Our New Advance Domain Security Service
On Monday 7th October 2024, CloudTech24 are pleased to announce the release of our new Advanced Domain Security service, in partnership with PowerDMARC. Our new service helps customers secure their domain and protect them from security threats such as email spoofing and failed mail delivery. Advanced Domain Security; Monitored and Managed By Our Security Team…
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What Are The Benefits Of Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure was launched on 1st February 2010. It provides virtualisation services that enables organisations and their IT infrastructure to be more efficient in a number of ways. In this blog, we look at how Microsoft Azure benefits businesses that use it. Availability Microsoft Azure uses cloud architecture, meaning that data and machines are hosted…
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How Does MDR Work?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is used by companies to look for and respond to potential compromise in an environment. There is no single element that forms MDR; it is a combination of cyber security policies and practice that, when used effectively, mitigates the effect of cyber-attacks. In this blog, we look at how MDR…
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Phishing vs blagging: What’s the difference?
Phishing and blagging are both social engineering techniques designed to steal a person’s information and extort money. Would you recognise the signs if you were at the end of a blagging or phishing attempt? This blog post explores the differences between blagging and phishing – the signs to look for and how to respond. What…
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Switching to VOIP: the big landline switch-off in 2027
The country’s telephone wires are nearing the end of their life after decades of long service. In 2027, these analogue lines will be switched off. Now, the race is on to replace them with digital alternatives before the deadline.It’s a significant shift for businesses, as nearly half (43%) rely on fixed landlines, and more than…
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The 5 Common Mistakes Businesses Make With Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust security is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape. Zero Trust security protocol shifts controls from traditional perimeter-based security models. Every connection to your business assets is continuously verified before access to resources is granted. So effective is it that 56% of global organisations say adopting Zero Trust is a “Top” or “High” priority. A…
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Google Cloud services – the fundamentals
Google Cloud Platform is a big name in the cloud services sector, taking a hefty share of the market just behind its main competitors, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.If you’ve researched the Google Cloud Platform before, you’ll know that it offers a fairly long list of services, which makes unravelling its complexities challenging.…
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Types of Penetration Testing: Black vs White vs Grey Box Testing
What Is Pen Testing? Penetration testing (or pen testing) is an engagement where an offensive security specialist (often from a pentration testing company or MSSP) is authorised to perform an attack on an organisation’s network and/or infrastructure. A penetration test is conducted within a scope and terms of engagement document agreed with the client in…
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The Benefits of a Managed Firewall Service
Good cyber security is essential to any business. Without it, your business holds the key to potential profits for cyber criminals. Firewalls are one of the best forms of defense against external threats. When optimised, a firewall can be the difference between business as normal and a serious cyber incident that could leave you and…
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What is two-factor authentication, and why is it important?
Only one in ten people with a Google account use two-factor authentication to protect their data online, yet it could reduce the chances of their account being hacked by 50%.It might seem like an inconvenience, but this additional layer of security is necessary to stop hackers from accessing your online accounts. In this blog, we…
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CloudTech24 occupy a unique space in Surrey and beyond already in how they work. They offer forward looking pro-active advice on how IT can make you and your business the best it can be. They have a genuine mix of expertise and knowledge in their team to suit businesses of different sizes. Considering my experience of them was through their work mainly with SME’s, they felt like they had the knowledge and resources to work with even larger companies, and their pricing was very competitive too. Lastly the thing that really stands out for CloudTech24 is what should be the most important consideration for anyone looking at a provider to manage their IT. Their background is in Cybersecurity (not just IT), and this drives and informs all of their systems, staff and how they advise businesses. As one of the main considerations for any business, knowing this is endemic in their practice sets them apart from other IT providers.
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The CloudTech24 team have provided effective and prompt support to my business for a number of years. No hesitation in recommending them.
We switched our Microsoft server based system to an Office/365 system, replacing our incumbent supplier, who were charging us roughly double the price.
The tech guys visited to put in a new comms set up – we were offline for maybe 10 minutes.
The migration was (almost) without a hitch. There was a problem with email address lists, but this was more Microsoft than anything else, as we never got to the reason why it happened, and our previous suppler weren’t at all responsive.
It was a new way of working for us, but it settled down after a few weeks and with some configuration and process changes we moved forward. Personally, I like SharePoint, but my colleagues took a while to get use to it, and being able to work from home was much easier.
We have been with them for almost a year now, and apart from ‘run of the mill’ support ‘phone calls, everything has worked out well.
Just this week, I was let down by my different communications supplier – badly let down. Although I was on the ‘phone for almost two hours, Cloudtech24 were able to work out what the problem was, and once we had some configuration information, were able to get us back online in seconds.
If you are an SME, I believe this is a great company for you to consider switching your IT support over to. Responsive knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to sort out your issues.
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