Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
Internal auditing to help identify potential cyber threats.
“You’re giving me the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ routine? I invented ‘it’s not you, it’s me.’ Nobody tells me it’s them not me; if it’s anybody, it’s me.”
Let’s be honest, most of us have used our work laptops for personal stuff now and then. Whether it’s checking your personal email, browsing social media, or streaming a video, it seems harmless… right?
Well, according to recent research, it could be a big risk for your business.
A new study found that 90% of workers use their company laptops for personal activities. And many are doing risky things like accessing unsecured websites, streaming illegal content, and even visiting the dark web. These activities can expose your company’s sensitive data to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber security threats.
With more employees working remotely or hybrid, it’s harder for you to monitor what’s happening on company devices. People are connecting to public Wi-Fi, using personal USBs, and generally mixing their work and personal lives in ways that can lead to trouble. Younger workers are more likely to take these risks.
What’s even more worrying is that 18% of employees don’t have any cyber security software on their work devices, and 7% aren’t even sure if they’re protected. Without solid security in place, your business is left wide open to attacks.
On top of all that, using a work laptop for personal stuff can create privacy concerns. A third of workers said they’d feel like their privacy was being violated if their boss could see their personal activity on a company laptop.
So… what can you do?
It’s time to rethink how you and your team use work devices. Put stronger security measures in place and make sure employees understand what’s OK and what’s not on a company laptop.
Remote management tools can also help keep everything secure. And of course, seeking expert help from an IT partner like us will make this a simpler job all round.
If you’d like help managing your business devices, Get in touch.
What's happening at RCT this month?
We’re thrilled to announce that two new members have joined the RCT team! Joshly and Tolu! Their expertise and fresh perspectives are already making waves, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them. Head over to our website or keep an eye on our social media channels for more details on their roles and the exciting work they’ll be bringing to our team!
Business gadget of the month
Creative Pebble V3 Desktop Speakers
Whether you’re joining video calls, editing audio or video, or simply listening to music while you work, you want good quality speakers that don’t distract you.
The Creative Pebble V3 desktop speakers are affordable, but offer crisp sound, appealing design, and they have a good selection of connectivity options. They’re also compact enough that they don’t take over your desk.
$38.84 from Amazon.
Technology Update
Microsoft is rethinking Windows security after the CrowdStrike outage
Earlier this year, a problematic update from CrowdStrike took down Windows systems all over the world.
To avoid a repeat, Microsoft is working with major security companies (including CrowdStrike) to develop a new platform that meets security needs without compromising system performance – or threatening future outages.
Tech facts
The original Apple logo from 1976 featured Sir Isaac Newton sitting beneath a tree, with an apple about to fall on his head. It included a quote from a poem: “Newton…a mind forever voyaging through strange seas of thought…alone.” Catchy!
In 2004, the @ symbol was added to Morse code making it possible to communicate email addresses. The character is called a “Commat” and consists of the signals for A and C.
Hal, the computer in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, got its name by taking the letters IBM, and selecting the preceding letter for each one.
Inspirational quote of the month
“Culture isn’t just one aspect of the game; it is the game. In the end, an organization is nothing more than the collective capacity of its people to create value.”
— Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., Former CEO of IBM.
A New Month, A New Tech Quiz
1) What common element is used in the manufacture of computer chips?
2) What’s the name of the computer language named after a French philosopher and mathematician?
3) Retro tech question: How many feet/meters of tape would you find in the typical C60 compact audio cassette?
4) What was the first website to display banner ads?
5) Before it became Photoshop, what was the early version of the software called?
The answers are below.
Silicon
Pascal
281 feet / 85 meters
Hotwired.com
ImagePro
New to Microsoft 365
Finally, youcan declutterMicrosoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has started to look cluttered with its toolbar, sidebar, and context menu, and that can be distracting.
A new pop-up lets you clean it by hiding the apps you use less regularly. It even gives you a helpful list, complete with checkboxes, to select which ones you want to hide and which you’d like to keep in view.
For any help or advice,get in touch. It’s what we do.
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