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How to create passwords that hackers hate

How to create passwords that hackers hate

A guide to making your online accounts more secure and less boring Have you ever used your birthday, your pet's name, or the word "password" as your password? If so, you're not alone. According to a study by NordPass, these are some of the most common and worst...

Is MFA enough? – the need for multiple cyber security layers.

Is MFA enough? – the need for multiple cyber security layers.

At Kinetics, we've always emphasized the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a critical layer in cybersecurity. Without MFA, it's only a matter of time before you fall victim to a cyber attack. However, as we've also mentioned, no single defense is...

Securing your Mac

Securing your Mac

It does not seem that long ago I would hear Mac users say “I don’t need Anti-Virus”, or "Mac’s are not affected". To a certain extent they were right. Apple's use of tightly controlled application approvals reduced the surface area for attack. Mac users did not enjoy...

How secure is your cloud IT? Is it as safe as you expect?

How secure is your cloud IT? Is it as safe as you expect?

Your cloud computing can be safe and secure, or open and vulnerable - the choice is yours. With the rise of hacker activity and cybercrime, it’s essential to lock down your cloud and protect it from threats. For most businesses, the standard 365 settings aren't...

What would you do Canterbury? Incident Response Workshop

What would you do Canterbury? Incident Response Workshop

Mastering Cybersecurity  What would you do? Table-top exercise Join us for an interactive table-top simulation exercise. Imagine - you are busy going about your day when suddenly your meeting is interrupted.  "No one can access their files" or "We just accidently paid...

Have you met Microsoft Loop?

Have you met Microsoft Loop?

Have you noticed the Microsoft Loop icon in your 365 screen? (It's been there for a few months) Loop is a comparatively new collaborative app that allows users to create, share, and work together on various types of content, including notes, tables, lists, and more....