Coronavirus – Smartdesc Business Continuity
In light of the increasing risk of disruption to the UK due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we wanted to share the key […]
Smartdesc announce Premium Partner Status with ACEVO
26th February 2020, Smartdesc is proud to announce that they are now an ACEVO Premium Partner. ACEVO is the Association of Chief […]
The top 5 tech growth areas for charities in 2020
James Field, Customer Strategy Director at Smartdesc, gives his predictions for the biggest tech challenges and opportunities for the Charity and Non-Profit […]
Windows 7 – end of life – What do Charities and non-profit organisations need to know?
Windows 7 End of Life: What Charities and Non‑Profits Need to Know Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 on 14 January […]
Cyber Attack prevention for Charities and Non-Profit Organisations
Being Cyber Essentials certified helps build resilience for the future and demonstrates to everyone involved, including; donors, supporters and beneficiaries that the organisation takes the protection of their data very seriously.
Smartdesc Statement about Brexit
Brexit – Information and Guidance for Smartdesc Customers As the saga of Brexit rumbles on, we want to be clear on our […]
Smartdesc approved to join NCSC Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership
The Cyber Security Information Sharing Partnership (CiSP) 6th September 2019, Smartdesc has been approved to join the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) […]
IT Security Tip Sheet – Useful Resources
Tools, Tips and Useful Resources Threat Map! • Kaspersky interactive real time threat map. This is an interactive real time threat […]
GDPR One Year On: Common Gaps in Compliance and How to Fix Them
Highlights of general areas of non-compliance or bad practice we have come across, and how they can be alleviated with a solid Information Governance Framework.
How to Build an IT Strategy That Actually Works: A Practical 6‑Step Guide
When it comes to IT, do you find most of your time is spent simply keeping the lights on — fixing issues, […]
Why Multifactor Authentication Is Essential for Modern Cyber Security
The aim of Multifactor Authentication is to create barriers to anyone trying to access a user’s information, location, device or network without authorisation. The layers of security aim to make this much more difficult to break than just guessing a password.
Why Every Organisation Needs a Robust IT Strategy in 2024
January is a natural point for reflection — a time when organisations revisit goals, assess past performance, and plan for the future. […]