Multi Factor Authentication – the first step in security

Posted by Deb Cashion on 20 February 2023
Multi Factor Authentication – the first step in security
Recent attacks on major companies resulting in massive loss of personal information has enforced stricter regulations for company security. Insurance companies are requesting information from their policy holders on the insured company's cyber security before policies are granted and there is talk of updating The Privacy Act to hold more accountability for organisations in relation to personal security of their clients and staff (see here for The Attorney General's Priv...
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Top 5 fun things you can do on your personal computer

Posted by Deb Cashion on 16 February 2023
Top 5 fun things you can do on your personal computer
Computers are not just for business anymore. With most people having access to a computer at home, there are many fun things you can do on your computer. Here's a list of the Top 5 Fun things to do on your computer Personalise your computer You can change your background on your computer to make it something really unique. First step is to go to your desktop (with no applications showing), then with your mouse right click. One of the options is "Personalise" - click ...
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Social Engineering and the Hacker

Posted by Deb Cashion on 10 February 2023
Social Engineering and the Hacker
What is social engineering?   Social engineering, in the context of cyber security, is the psychological manipulation by a hacker, in hopes of people divulging private or secure information to them.   How do hackers use social engineering?   Hackers use social engineering to perform their hacks and scams utilising the key principles listed below. Authority – the hacker will pretend to be a person of authority. This is prevalent in tax office scams, Microsoft h...
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Secure your I.T. systems over Christmas

Posted by Deb Cashion on 14 December 2022
Secure your I.T. systems over Christmas
Before you go on vacation you generally check that the power points are turned off, someone is going to collect the mail and that all the doors are securely locked. But what about your I.T. security? Cyber criminals do not take holidays - in fact cyber-attacks and hacks increase during the holiday and sale season.
  This blog is a reminder of a to-do list of actions to ensure you have done, I.T. wise, before going on vacation.
  Enable multi-factor authenticati...
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Is a standing desk right for you?

Posted by Kaylene Giff and Deb Cashion on 24 November 2022
The push towards better health and safety in workplaces has bought some advances to help alleviate stress and injuries to the body. One of these new advances is the Sit Stand (or Standing) Desk. Believe it or not, the standing desk has been around for centuries. In fact, the great Leonardo Da Vinci used one in his studio in the 1400's. These desks have had a resurgence in popularity recently and they are now more prevalent in the workplace, but are they suitable for you? Loyal I.T....
Posted in:Computer hardwareMiscIT  

Increasing your productivity by improving your workspace

Posted by Kaylene Giff and Deb Cashion on 2 November 2022
Increasing your productivity by improving your workspace
  Do you want to be more efficient without having to learn a new process? We understand that efficiency is important, just as simplicity is appreciated which is why we are bringing you five items of equipment to increase efficiency and productivity in your workspace.   Multiple screens Jon Peddie Research did a long-term study on dual-monitor use versus single-monitor use over the course of 15 years and found that adding a second monitor increased user productivity by an average...
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