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News and practical advice from our team
Our team writes about data, cyber security and the everyday IT questions we are asked in care homes and offices.
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Where is my data?
Our team has one question we like to ask in the homes and offices we visit: where is your data actually kept? Take Sam, a deputy manager, who saves the…
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The government is taking 75% off the cost of Cyber Essentials
There is some really good news for small businesses. The government has opened the Cyber Essentials First Step Fund, which gives micro, small and medium businesses a 75% discount on…
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The Wednesday Safety Briefing: Passwords
Welcome aboard our first Wednesday Safety Briefing. Our founder Mick loves aeroplanes, so each Wednesday our team runs through a few pre flight checks to make before take off. This…
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Shared logins on care station computers
Many care homes use a shared login on their care station computers. Giving every member of staff their own computer account costs money. Keeping all those accounts up to date…
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Getting ready for next year’s DSPT
By the 30 June 2026 deadline, 12,887 care homes in England had an up to date Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). That is real progress, but almost one in…