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01/09/2026

🎒 Back to School… Not Just for the Kids!

September is a good reminder that learning doesn't stop when you leave school, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.

Cyber awareness training can give your team a useful refresher on the latest scams, phishing techniques and online risks, and help everyone feel more confident about what to do when something doesn't look quite right.

So, who in your business deserves a gold star for their cyber knowledge… and who could do with a little revision? ⭐

No uniform. No homework. No boring bits. We promise. 😉

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/business-cyber-security/security-awareness-training/

28/08/2026

🔐 Cybersecurity Isn't Just an IT Issue

Many successful cyberattacks don't exploit technology.

They exploit people.

⏱️A rushed payment.
📩A convincing email.
⚠️A trusted supplier account that's been compromised.

That's why awareness training remains one of the most effective security measures available.

Now that the summer holiday season is drawing to a close, book your staff training with us to help secure your business.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/contact-us/

19/08/2026

🌊 Fun Fact: The Internet Travels Underwater

When most people think about the internet, they imagine satellites beaming data through space.

In reality, around 95% of international internet traffic travels through fibre-optic cables on the seabed.

🌍 Thousands of miles of cable connect continents across the world's oceans.

So the next time you send an email, join a video call, or stream a video from another country, there's a good chance your data is travelling across the ocean floor at approximately 200,000 kilometres per second!!!

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk

11/08/2026

💡 On this day… the first website went online in 1991 (and it’s still online today)

It was built to explain how the World Wide Web worked. It’s VERY different from today’s websites, but it was the start of something BIG!

Take a look here

Everything there is online about W3 is linked directly or indirectly to this document, including an executive summary of the project, Mailing lists , Policy , November's W3 news , Frequently Asked Questions .

06/08/2026

🔍 How Secure Are Your Systems Really?

You can have firewalls, antivirus software, and strong passwords in place — but how do you know they would stand up to a real-world attack?

That's where pe*******on testing comes in.

Pe*******on testing (or "pen testing") is a controlled, ethical exercise where security specialists attempt to identify and exploit weaknesses in your systems, using many of the same techniques a cybercriminal might use. The goal is to uncover vulnerabilities before someone else does.

At MSnet, our pe*******on testing services can help identify weaknesses in:
🌐 Internet-facing systems
☁️ Cloud infrastructure
🖥️ Networks and applications
🔐 Security controls and configurations

The result is a clear report showing what was found, the level of risk, and practical recommendations to improve your security posture.

It's not about trying to catch you out. It's about understanding where improvements can be made and gaining confidence that your defences are working as intended.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/services/pe*******on-testing/

29/07/2026

📧 Scammers Don't Take Summer Holidays

While you're planning time away, cybercriminals are often taking advantage of reduced staffing levels and slower response times.

Common tactics include:
⚠️ Fake invoices
⚠️ Delivery notifications
⚠️ Holiday cover impersonation emails

A healthy dose of caution goes a long way. So even if your team are trying to cover other people’s jobs, make sure they have sufficient time and expertise to do them properly, and help to avoid costly mistakes.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk

21/07/2026

🗂️ Data Protection: It's Not Just About Having a Backup

Many businesses assume their data is protected because it's stored in the cloud, on a server, or backed up somewhere.

The real question is: how quickly and easily could you recover it if you needed to?

Good data protection means having the right safeguards in place across your entire business, including:
☁️ Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data
💻 PCs and laptops
🖥️ Physical and virtual servers
📁 Business-critical files and applications

At MSnet, we provide automated backup and recovery solutions designed to protect your data wherever it lives. That includes regular backups, secure storage, monitoring, and the ability to restore files, folders, emails, or entire systems when needed.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/data-protection/

16/07/2026

☀️ Working From Home... or Working From Holiday?

Summer often means a change of scenery. Whether you're working from home, a holiday cottage, a café, or even checking emails from abroad, it's worth taking a few simple precautions.

💻 Keep work devices for work use where possible
👀 Be mindful of who can see your screen in shared spaces
🌐 Use trusted Wi-Fi networks and avoid accessing sensitive information on public connections
🔒 Lock your device when stepping away, even for a few minutes
🏖️ If you're working overseas, check your company's policies and be aware of local network security risks

It's easy to focus on cybersecurity in the office, but many of the same considerations apply when working remotely.

A little awareness helps keep your data secure wherever you're logging in from this summer.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/contact-us/

08/07/2026

📧 Who's Looking After Your Inbox While You're Away?

For larger teams, holiday cover can be about more than just setting an out-of-office message.

Shared mailboxes, delegated access and standardised auto-replies can help ensure emails are picked up promptly, enquiries reach the right people, and customers receive a consistent experience while colleagues are on leave.

At MSnet, we can help configure and manage these tools within Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, making it easier to maintain communication and ensure important messages don't fall through the cracks.

It's a simple way to keep communication flowing smoothly, reduce the risk of missed opportunities, and avoid returning to an overflowing inbox.

We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/contact-us/

30/06/2026

📱 Lost Your Work Phone? Here’s What to Do (Quickly)

It happens — phones get misplaced, left behind, or occasionally lost. The important thing is knowing what to do next and having a plan in place.

Because phones are now part of everyday business activity, acting quickly helps keep everything secure and under control.

If a device goes missing:
🔒 Lock or wipe the device remotely
🔑 Change passwords for key accounts (especially email)
📧 Sign out of active sessions where possible
📍 Use tracking features to try and locate it
👥 Let your team or IT provider know

It also helps to be prepared in advance:
✔️ Enable “find my device” and remote wipe features
✔️ Use screen locks and biometrics
✔️ Set up multi-factor authentication
✔️ Have a simple process for reporting lost devices

Losing a phone is inconvenient — but with the right steps, it doesn’t have to become a bigger issue.
We Can Help
Telephone: 01489 539700
Email: [email protected]
Visit: https://msnet.uk/contact-us/