What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

ZOOC I.T.

Name: ZOOC I.T.
Address: Newton Abbot, GB
Telephone: +441626785910

A local, helpful team of IT experts supporting SMEs throughout the South West. Really, ZOOC is all about making life a little easier... for you!

That irritating part of your business called ‘IT’ that drains your wallet and annihilates your patience? We are here to help you overcome your frustrations by unifying and simplifying the technology that supports your business. Not only that, but ZOOC will work to save you thousands of pounds each year by delivering up-to-the-minute, cost-effective solutions. Offering 360-degree support, we are ex

perts in network design and implementation, data backups and disaster recovery, unified communications, maintenance and support, cloud software, security solutions, hardware provisioning, and much more.

12/12/2023

🥳🎄Christmas is nearly here!🎄🥳

Below are our opening hours for the festive period.

We will, of course, remain accessible to our contract clients for emergencies throughout.

27/10/2023

Is your data backed up and easily accessible?

As part of your approach to business continuity, you need to back up your data.
What happens if you can’t access core systems because of an attack or hardware failure?

Having easily accessible copies of your data allows you to continue operating and helps safeguard against ransomware and system failures.

Don’t be tempted to think it won’t happen to you. Many assume because they aren’t in a supply chain related to national defense, or energy or aren’t a large company with mountains of data, that they’re safe.

They’re not.

We have personally seen a small, local company fall victim to a ransomware attack, severely disrupting their business. Don't let it happen to you!

25/10/2023

Recent years have seen a rise in 'phishing’ that aims to acquire login credentials or other sensitive information. We regularly see fraudulent emails that cleverly mimic popular sites such as Office 365, Gmail, and PayPal, prompting users to log in to read a message, perhaps, or verify something.

We are all human, and even the best people sometimes get things wrong (or click the wrong things!).

If your environment is unsecured; where users have access to everything and use similar passwords across multiple accounts, you are providing scammers with more opportunity to gain access to sensitive information.

Think outside the box - who else have you given access to? Does your accountant access your bookkeeping software? Or does a marketing freelancer look after your social media accounts? The buck doesn’t stop with your own team!

Fortunately, there are things you can do right away to help safeguard your data; start by conducting a quick stock-take on ‘who’ can access ‘what’ and ensure that MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is enabled on all accounts.

Data security doesn’t stop there, though! Need some help? We offer FREE IT health checks to all clients new to ZOOC – we'd be happy to guide you.

23/10/2023

Topic three is all about data management.

If you run a small company, it is highly likely that your entire team has access to a lot of company information. Have you considered ‘who’ specifically needs to access ‘what’, and ‘why’? If not, your data is at a higher risk of being exposed.

19/10/2023

What is Phishing? 🐠

‘Phishing’ is the fraudulent practice of sending messages to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. This information is then used to access important accounts and can result in identity theft and financial loss. It is highly likely you have received at least one of these attempts; the most common form being an email.

Such messages will often divert you to a convincing website that may ask for login details or even payment information. They also sometimes use attachments to install malicious software (malware) or ransomware on your device.

The malware could let criminals see your every keystroke, access your data, or shut down your systems and demand a ransom.

This is why it is so important to keep your team trained in what to look for; have regular conversations and encourage reporting of suspicious emails and accidental clicks. These emails are becoming more and more advanced, so you really need to know what you’re looking for!

18/10/2023

Is MFA really that important?🧐

Let’s take Phishing as an example – a member of your accounting team clicks on a link within a legitimate-looking email and accidentally gives away their login details for your accounting software.

If MFA is enabled, the hackers will find it decisively harder to access your account. Don’t have MFA enabled? Well...you can guess the rest!

If you haven’t already enabled MFA on your accounts, we strongly recommend it.

16/10/2023

We know lots of you avoid MFA as it feels like a bit of a hassle, but the security it provides is worth it. It’s such a simple, proactive and effective security measure, designed to protect your data.

MFA typically works by sending a code to your mobile device, which will need a PIN, fingerprint or facial recognition to unlock. There are also apps available that provide unique passcodes every 30-60 seconds; Google Authenticator for instance.

13/10/2023

Data shows that MFA can prevent up to 99.9% of automated attacks, reduce phishing attempts by 75%, and decrease unauthorized access rates by 56%.

Yet only 25% of small business employ MFA.

12/10/2023

Multifactor Authentication (MFA), or Two Factor Authentication (2FA), as it is sometimes known, adds another layer of security rendering a lone password, useless.

It combines something you know (your password) with something you have (like a physical token or mobile device) or something you are (like your fingerprint or facial recognition), making it significantly harder for attackers to access your accounts – even if they have your password.

11/10/2023

While having a strong password is great, there are additional steps we can take to protect our data. And with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, now is the time to act.

Our next topic is all about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

10/10/2023

So, you’ve performed some housekeeping and made sure your passwords to online accounts are secure. But have you considered the devices connected to your network?

What about your wireless printer? Router? Access Points? Switches? Security Cameras?

These peripheral devices usually come with default passwords, and we frequently find that this default password is still in place.

By allowing weak passwords on connected devices, you are welcoming hackers with open arms!

Such a simple change can make a big difference to the security of your data.

09/10/2023

Creating a strong password is essential for protecting your online accounts and personal information. Here are our top ten tips for creating passwords and keeping your data safe:

✅ Choose a password that is at least 12 characters long.
✅ Include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
✅ Avoid using obvious patterns like "123456" or "abcdef."
✅ Generate random passwords using a password manager or an online password generator.
✅ Do not include personal details like your name, birthdate, or address.
✅ Avoid using common dictionary words.
✅ Use a unique password for each of your online accounts.
✅ Regularly change your passwords.
✅ Enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
✅ Use a password manager

Address

Newton Abbot

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441626785910

Website

https://zooc.it/

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