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Protect Your Business From Cyberattacks in the UK Over the past few weeks, several well-known organisations have fallen victim to data breaches and cyberattacks, affecting customers, suppliers, children, and even critical operations. These incidents serve as a stark reminder that no business is immune. Protecting Your Business From Cyber Attacks is no longer optional; it’s…
Cortec IT Achieves Paxton Access Silver Partner Status We’re excited to share that Cortec IT Is Now a Paxton Access Silver Partner. This recognition was awarded based on our experience and dedication to delivering advanced technology solutions. Paxton is a UK-based world-leading provider of innovative access control, wireless door handles, door entry systems, video surveillance,…
Microsoft Windows end of life We provide guidance on managing Windows operating systems approaching end-of-life. Cortec assists businesses in planning transitions to supported platforms as Microsoft phases out support for older versions. We offer various services tailored to each of our client’s requirements, including assessments, upgrade planning, and implementation. Our goal at Cortec is to…
CORTEC IT HONOURED AT DARTFORD BUSINESS AWARDS Cortec IT Star wins the Young Person’s Award at Dartford Business Awards 2025 Cortec IT Solutions is proud to announce our recent success at the Dartford Business Awards, where one of our talented young team members, Stephan Kornilovski, won the Young Person’s Award 2025. This award celebrates…
We would like to reiterate that all users must be very careful when clicking any form of link be it a link to an unknown website or an attachment embedded within an email. If the sender is unknown or you feel that the email is not actually from the stated sender, it is always better to ignore the email than risk opening it.
Password Security – Take action now! You may have noticed some discussion in the news recently that several MPs have been sharing their login details with their staff as a matter of course. This brought a lot of criticism from security professionals and the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), who have now reminded MPs of their duties under the Data Protection Laws.
Phishing Emails: Microsoft 365 Multi-Factor Authentication We are reminding all users to remain vigilant when opening and clicking links in suspicious emails and in more recent cases, emails containing a QR code. This week we have seen an increase in phishing emails being sent to clients claiming to be from Microsoft with the…
Common IT Issues Faced by Businesses in Kent and How to Solve Them IT issues can be a challenge for businesses worldwide. However, we are going to use Kent as an example. Kent is a county in England and is home to various companies and organisations. And to address all of these IT issues,…
Free photos of Wilmington, Dartford & Kent It’s a collection of incredibly high-quality, royalty-free photographs showcasing the picturesque landscapes of Wilmington, Dartford, and the broader region of Kent. These captivating images capture the essence of the area’s natural beauty and architectural heritage. Please feel free to use these downloadable resources. You can download and…
External Backups Are Important for Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 has become a trendy choice for businesses, offering a suite of productivity tools and cloud-based services. While Microsoft provides some native backup capabilities within the platform, many businesses make the mistake of assuming that it is sufficient for their data protection needs. Relying solely on…