With the rise of online communication and the Covid-19 pandemic forcing companies to operate remotely, messaging apps like WhatsApp have become increasingly popular for business purposes. The convenience of being able to communicate quickly and easily from anywhere in the world is unprecedented. However, the question of how secure these apps are when it comes […]
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Businesses heard about one of the biggest threats facing them as they came together to mark the return of Burnley Business Week. The week saw dozens of companies in the borough meet to discuss hot topics, share best practice and make new connections. We hosted a session focused on cyber security – and why it should
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Good question… There was an example in the media recently about the world’s largest meat processing plant that had to stand down up to 7,000 workers in Australian abattoirs after a ransomware attack. We know what you’re thinking, it will never happen to you, right? You can bet that’s what they thought! The company was
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Local authorities, academy trusts, schools, colleges, and further education institutions all have a legal duty of care to keep children and young people safe online. The Department for Education’s safeguarding software, which was installed on 2 million devices given out over the last 18 months, has now expired as of 30 September 2021. This means
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Cyber security is a concern for most organisations, including schools, and this can be a minefield without the correct tools and awareness in place to tackle the subject head on. The Holker Group would like to offer some practical guidance, in preparation for new legislation, The Age-Appropriate Design Code of Practice, planned to be enforced
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The Holker Group are delighted to announce its latest partnership with The Data Protection People. Partnerships are core to Holker’s ethos of being able to provide the best IT solutions and services, from the experts themselves, straight to our clients. Data Protection People was an obvious partner for Holker, as they will enhance the current