All posts by : Helena Dimon

Windows Server 2008/2008R2 – End of Life 14th January 2020!

If you haven’t yet upgraded/replaced Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft Small Business Server is built on Server 2008 & Exchange 2010!) you will become more and more vulnerable over time.

There will be no security updates to Server 2008 after 14th January 2020.

This is especially important if your server is exposed on the public internet for services such as Outlook Web Access (OWA), Direct Push Email to mobile devices, Sharepoint or the server itself is used to provide Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to your internal network.

Microsoft Exchange 2010 was due to go out of support on this date too but that has been given a reprieve until October 13th 2020 to give people time to migrate to a newer version or into the cloud. If you are worried, contact our team on 01329 630018 or helpdesk@1stcs.it and we will advise on options suitable for your particular business size, environment & situation.

Security Awareness Training – How well protected are you?

If you are looking for peace of mind then come to our Security Awareness Training event at Lysses Hotel, a few doors along from our main office in Fareham, Hampshire on Monday 16th of December.

Many businesses believe that they are secure but often there are holes left open!. In this training event we will discuss Email Security, Anti Virus, Firewall, Software Patching, Third Party Hardware, Encryption and Education of end users as well as a time for Q&A.

Choose morning or afternoon and come and meet some of the 1stcs.it team.

Leave better informed about very real threats, securing (and testing!) systems and the importance of educating all users, especially those at the top. £20 (inclusive of VAT) per person To book, call us on 01392 630018

Everyone loves a bargain and with Black Friday / Cyber Monday madness taking over we need to make sure everyone stays Cyber Safe!. Recent trends have changed from long queues and crowded shops to the comfort and convenience of ordering anywhere, any time.

In 2018 criminals set up many fraudulent websites simply to capitalise on the craziness of Black Friday weekend where prices that seem too good to be true are the norm. Really though they are just looking for access to credit card and personal information. On this weekend in particular there are many lined up to willingly give those details away in return for a perceived bargain.

For our 5 top tips to stay safe online, click here