Windstil Group

01/09/2026

Think you can spot a phishing email?

Modern spear phishing attacks are designed to look legitimate, using real names, suppliers, and business information to deceive even experienced employees. That's why traditional "spot the obvious scam" training isn't always enough.

Our latest blog explores:
- What spear phishing is
- Why it works so effectively
- The real business impact of email compromise
- The security controls that help stop attacks before they cause damage

Read more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01l60W0

Spear phishing bypasses everything staff are trained to spot. Learn what it is, how attacks work, and the controls that stop them when training fails.

27/08/2026

We've published a new case study on our six-year partnership with Income Asset Management.

Income Asset Management is a financial services business, and we look after the security side of their IT: monitoring, access controls, email security, compliance, and training for their people. Six years on, we're still working closely with their team every week.

Their CTO, Nick May, put it better than we could: "We are unquestionably better positioned today than we would be without the partnership."

Have a read: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01k57T0

25/08/2026

Scammers don't just target businesses. They target people.

A colleague. A friend. A family member.

During Scam Awareness Week, it's worth remembering that scams can happen to anyone. Modern scams are designed to create urgency, build trust and catch us off guard.

Before sharing information, approving payments or clicking links:

🛑 Stop and take a moment before acting on unexpected requests.
✔️ Check who you're dealing with by verifying emails, phone numbers and payment details.
🛡️ Protect your business, your money and your personal information.

Having conversations about scams helps everyone stay safer.

20/08/2026

Help a business. Get rewarded.

Know a business that could benefit from better IT support, stronger cyber security, or improved communications?

Refer them to Windstil and receive a reward when they become a client.

There's no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so if you've been happy with our service, we'd love an introduction.

Learn more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hS5M0

18/08/2026

Is your business due for a technology refresh?

Every 3–5 years, most growing businesses face the same decision when updating their IT equipment: pay for new devices upfront or spread the cost through leasing?

If you're planning a hardware refresh, our blog explores the benefits and trade-offs of both options to help you make the right choice.

Read more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hQNX0

13/08/2026

Great partnerships are built over time.

We're grateful for the trust that the team at McHugh & Eastwood have placed in Windstil since 2017. It's been a pleasure helping support their technology journey and future growth.

11/08/2026

Is your business cyber secure?

A cyber security audit can help you identify weaknesses in your systems, processes, and security controls before they become serious problems.

But not all audits are the same. In our latest blog, we break down:

🔹 The different types of cyber security audits
🔹 What auditors actually look for
🔹 What a useful audit report should tell you
🔹 When businesses should consider commissioning an audit

Read more:

A cyber security audit finds gaps in your systems, processes and controls before attackers do. Learn what it involves, the types available and when to commission one.

07/08/2026

Technology problems don't just slow accounting firms down. They create frustration during busy periods, make it harder to meet deadlines and take valuable time away from clients.

When staff can't access the information they need, systems don't work together properly or security concerns keep popping up, even simple tasks start taking longer than they should.

At Windstil, we help accounting firms create technology environments that support productivity, collaboration and growth.

That includes:
- Managed IT support
- Cyber security services
- Microsoft 365 and cloud solutions
- Secure remote and hybrid work
- Technology strategy and advisory

Whether you're managing a boutique accounting practice or a growing multi-office firm, technology should help your team work efficiently, protect sensitive client data and stay focused on delivering great outcomes.

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06/08/2026

The future of workplace AI won't arrive through a new platform. It will arrive through the applications teams already use every day.

Microsoft's upcoming Copilot integration for Outlook Classic is another example of AI becoming embedded into everyday business workflows: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01br5r0

For SMEs, that creates an opportunity to improve productivity, reduce repetitive tasks and help staff work more efficiently. It also reinforces the importance of reviewing Microsoft 365 permissions, data access and security settings before AI becomes part of your everyday operations.

Before enabling Copilot at scale, make sure your Microsoft 365 environment is ready for it.

03/08/2026

Microsoft has released its latest round of security updates - with a heavy focus on AI.

The updates include new protections for AI-related threats, additional controls around Microsoft 365 Copilot, and stronger data protection capabilities across Microsoft environments: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01b4270

For SMBs and SMEs using, or planning to use, AI tools, it's a reminder that security and governance remain important parts of the conversation.

Before rolling AI out more broadly, it's worth checking that the foundations are in place:

✅ Who can access Copilot, and what information can it see?
✅ Do your SharePoint permissions still reflect how your business operates today?
✅ Have you established clear guidelines around AI use?
✅ Have staff been trained on both the opportunities and risks?
✅ Is sensitive business information properly classified and protected?

As AI becomes more widely used across Microsoft 365, the controls around how information is accessed, shared and protected become increasingly important.

Explore July 2026 Microsoft Security updates, including agentic defense, AI threat protection, identity, data security, and advanced endpoint management.