Security & data

Assigning data access rights
There are some straightforward steps you can take to protect your data, none of which need you to be an expert in IT. This Guide will show you ways to protect your data from unauthorised access and inadvertent corruption.

Backing up data
Most PC users have experienced the frustration of losing a document or data, but imagine how you'd feel if you lost everything? This Guide outlines the benefits of computer backups and how they could save your business.

Computer viruses & malware
Every networked computer is a potential victim of computer viruses and malware. This Guide will help you understand the problems of malware and give you some tips to help secure your computer equipment.

Controlling access to data
Every business has data that needs to be secured. The chances are you will already have most the equipment and software you need to implement the security measures. This Guide explains what to do next.

Creating IT security policies
One thing many small businesses forget to create is a policy that helps you secure the IT used in your business. By implementing a policy you will have laid out clear lines of responsibilities and will ensure you and your team protect the reputation of your business.

Data security training
In order to protect your business data from unauthorised access it is important that your staff understand the need for security and the role this plays. This Guide provides tips on how to ensure your business is secure.

Keeping laptops and PCs safe & secure
A lot of small business data is private and confidential. Imagine if your customer list or prospect data went missing and ended up with a competitor? This Guide will take you through the basic steps to secure your laptop and other devices.

Preventing hardware theft
By securing your IT assets you will save yourself a significant amount of work if PCs are stolen. Many businesses have gone into liquidation following hardware theft, so the steps outlined in this Guide are vital for all small concerns.

Protecting important data
This Guide will help you to identity and list what of your business data needs securing.  By going through this process you can hopefully make sure nothing is forgotten about and protect you data from unauthorised access.

Securing computer data
Data security is a set of policies, procedures and tools designed to protect your data from unauthorised access. This Guide provides helpful advice basic of IT security so that you fully understand how security can protect your business.

Securing your data while travelling
Like many things prevention is better than cure. This Guide is designed to assist you understand the problems of losing business data when you are out and about and provide you with some tips to help secure this important information.