--- title: "Security" description: "CloudTech24's Security Blogs - read our take on the issues that relate to business today." url: https://cloudtech24.com/category/security/ type: term taxonomy: category taxonomy_label: "Category" count: 62 lang: en --- # Security CloudTech24’s [Security](https://cloudtech24.com/category/security/) Blogs – read our take on the issues that relate to business today. ## Latest entries - [The steep rise in ‘ClickFix’ style phishing attacks  ](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/08/the-steep-rise-in-clickfix-style-phishing-attacks/) — What is ClickFix? ClickFix is a social engineering technique that the Security Operations team at CloudTech24 are seeing cybercriminals use to trick users into infecting their own devices. Typically,... - [What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/06/what-is-a-virtual-ciso-vciso/) — Cybersecurity issues don't pop up one at a time. They're often frequent, urgent, and complex. When issues build up and the level of complexity increases to the point where your team needs an extra han... - [Which one is better – AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/06/which-one-is-better-aws-azure-or-google-cloud/) — Choosing the right cloud infrastructure is a decision you can’t take lightly. Today, businesses must decide whether to build their applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. While these platforms of... - [The role of ethical hacking in penetration testing](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/06/the-role-of-ethical-hacking-in-penetration-testing/) — Hacking into a business is, 99% of the time, a malicious act aimed at damaging an organisation. But penetration testing is that 1%, where it’s actually an incredibly safe and skilful way to find how y... - [Why it pays to use a password generator](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/05/why-it-pays-to-use-a-password-generator/) — Your password is your first line of security for everything online. Any software, website, or app you use likely requires a login, so your password needs to be strong and unique. Weak credentials or o... - [The best AI notetakers in 2026](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/05/the-best-ai-notetakers-in-2026/) — AI notetakers are the way forward. As they grow in popularity, they continue to become more accurate and advanced, quickly becoming standard practice for both businesses and individuals. As with any n... - [How do I remove a Google license? ](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/05/how-do-i-remove-a-google-license/) — Google Workspace management is a crucial admin task for businesses that use it, and with most users needing access to Gmail, Drive, and other Google Workspace services, keeping on top of your licenses... - [Cybersecurity in schools – why is it important?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/04/cybersecurity-in-schools-why-is-it-important/) — Cybercriminals don't play favourites. No matter the sector or industry, cyberattacks are always a potential and dangerous threat. Schools are no exception. 60% of secondary schools and 44% of primary... - [How do you know when it’s time to upgrade your hardware?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/04/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-upgrade-your-hardware/) — When performance issues such as boot times, frequent crashes, and laggy apps persist and hinder your daily tasks, it may indicate that you should upgrade your hardware. However, diving straight into I... - [Is Cyber Essentials suitable for small businesses?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/04/is-cyber-essentials-suitable-for-small-businesses/) — Smaller businesses naturally have weaker security protocols and limited budgets than bigger organisations. As a result, they’re more likely to suffer data breaches and cyberattacks, as they are easier... - [What is digital transformation?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/03/what-is-digital-transformation/) — Staying competitive in IT organisations requires more than just maintaining your current systems. While keeping an eye on your IT infrastructure is essential, simply managing what you already have isn... - [Reducing user licenses on Google Workspace: Can I save money?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/03/reducing-user-licenses-on-google-workspace-can-i-save-money/) — As your team grows, it’s important to keep an eye on your costs, especially for IT software and cloud services. Google Workspace is a popular choice for many businesses due to its comprehensive suite... - [How to choose a cloud deployment model](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/03/how-to-choose-a-cloud-deployment-model/) — Choosing the right cloud deployment model is a critical decision for any organisation. The wrong choice can lead to increased costs, security vulnerabilities, and more downtime. It can be overwhelming... - [How to kickstart your IT career](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/02/how-to-kickstart-your-it-career/) — A career in the IT industry is one of the most rewarding paths you can take. Technology is the heartbeat of modern business, and it's constantly developing.  This blog will cover what a career in IT l... - [What are the main components of mobile device management (MDM)?](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/02/what-are-the-main-components-of-mobile-device-management-mdm/) — Mobile device management is a security software solution that allows IT teams to monitor, manage, and secure employee devices across the organisation.  A handy solution that allows IT teams to control... - [What you need to know about the Cyber Essentials April 2026 update](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/02/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-cyber-essentials-april-2026-update/) — The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and IASME have announced the newest update for the UK’s top cybersecurity certification - Cyber Essentials. The Cyber Essentials April 2026 update introduces... - [How to set up file backups on Windows](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/01/how-to-set-up-file-backups-on-windows/) — You’ve got masses of important documents, photos, and files and ensuring those files are backed up on your Windows PC is a necessity in case something gets deleted, corrupted, or overwritten. The good... - [How to use Microsoft Copilot with Microsoft 365](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/01/how-to-use-microsoft-copilot-with-microsoft-365/) — AI was designed to help us get work done faster. Taking the responsibility of the mundane tasks that take up hours and hours of your day.  When these AI tools are integrated into everyday softwares li... - [A quick guide to passwordless login](https://cloudtech24.com/2026/01/a-quick-guide-to-passwordless-login/) — With mandatory two-step verification (2SV) for all Google Workspace administrator accounts and highly recommended for end-user accounts, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re able to log i... - [Will I lose my emails if I cancel Google Workspace?](https://cloudtech24.com/will-i-lose-my-emails-if-i-cancel-google-workspace/) — If you're considering cancelling Google Workspace , you're probably wondering what happens to your Google email. It's understandable to worry about losing access, but especially if you're concerned th... ...and 42 more.