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๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: The NCSC is encouraging businesses to move beyond passwords๐Ÿ” What happened: The National Cyber Security Cent...
17/06/2026

๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: The NCSC is encouraging businesses to move beyond passwords

๐Ÿ” What happened: The National Cyber Security Centre is now recommending passkeys wherever services support them, with two-step verification used where passkeys are not yet available. Passkeys are designed to make sign-ins easier for users and harder for attackers to phish, guess or reuse.

Why it matters for SMEs:
Passwords remain one of the most common weak points in business security. If staff reuse passwords, use weak passwords, or rely on MFA that is not properly enforced, attackers have an easier route into email, Microsoft 365, cloud systems and business applications.

The key point is simple: identity security is no longer just about having a password policy. It is about making access safer, simpler and harder to compromise.

Hereโ€™s what to take from it:
โœ… Passwords are still a risk, especially when reused across personal and business accounts
โœ… Passkeys can reduce phishing risk by making fake login pages far less effective
โœ… MFA remains essential, particularly where passkeys are not yet available
โœ… Identity controls should be reviewed as part of your wider cyber security strategy

Hereโ€™s your practical playbook:
โœ… Review which systems still rely heavily on passwords
โœ… Enable MFA across all key business accounts
โœ… Use passkeys where they are supported, especially for high-risk logins
โœ… Enforce strong admin access controls for Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms
โœ… Remove dormant accounts and review leaver access regularly
โœ… Check conditional access policies, sign-in risk and privileged account protection

Contact us today:
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IT Considerations: Cyber Insurance Is Not a Substitute for ControlsInsurance helps with recovery costs, not risk reducti...
16/06/2026

IT Considerations: Cyber Insurance Is Not a Substitute for Controls

Insurance helps with recovery costs, not risk reduction.

3 considerations before renewal:
๐Ÿงพ Check what controls the insurer expects, and evidence them
๐Ÿงช Confirm incident response, forensics and recovery support terms
๐Ÿ” Make sure MFA, backups and patching meet policy conditions

At TWC IT Solutions, we help SMEs build insurable controls and the evidence trail that goes with them.

Contact us today:
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IT Best Practices, Security Awareness That Actually Changes BehaviourTraining fails when it is generic and infrequent.3 ...
11/06/2026

IT Best Practices, Security Awareness That Actually Changes Behaviour

Training fails when it is generic and infrequent.

3 ways to improve it:
๐ŸŽฏ Target training to roles and real incidents you have seen
๐ŸŽฃ Run short phishing simulations with coaching, not blame
๐Ÿ“ˆ Measure improvement, and share results with leadership

At TWC IT Solutions, we blend human risk insight with controls so people become a strength, not a gap.

Contact us today:
๐Ÿ“ž +44(0)20 3457 2089
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
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๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: A major UK banking outage disrupted digital services๐Ÿ” What happened:Lloyds Banking Group experienced a major...
10/06/2026

๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: A major UK banking outage disrupted digital services

๐Ÿ” What happened:
Lloyds Banking Group experienced a major IT glitch affecting Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows and MBNA customers.

Mobile apps, online banking and payment access were disrupted for several hours before services were restored.

Why it matters for SMEs:
This is a useful reminder that not every technology risk is a cyber attack.

Sometimes the issue is an outage, a failed update, a supplier problem, a payment platform going down or a cloud service becoming unavailable at exactly the wrong moment.

For SMEs, the impact can still be serious. Staff may not be able to access systems, process payments, contact clients, retrieve data or continue normal operations.

The key point is simple: digital dependency needs a practical continuity plan.

Hereโ€™s what to take from it:
โœ… Outages can be just as disruptive as security incidents.
โœ… Critical systems need clear fall-back options.
โœ… Business continuity plans must be tested, not just written.

Hereโ€™s your practical playbook:
โœ… List the systems your business relies on every day.
โœ… Identify what would stop if each system went down.
โœ… Document supplier contacts and escalation routes.
โœ… Make sure staff know the workaround.
โœ… Test your backup, recovery and continuity plans regularly.

At TWC IT Solutions, we help businesses strengthen resilience across cloud services, backup, cyber security, supplier risk and practical recovery planning, so disruption does not become a business crisis.

IT Questions, Are We Safe from โ€œConsent Phishingโ€ and OAuth Abuse?Attackers do not always need passwords.3 questions to ...
09/06/2026

IT Questions, Are We Safe from โ€œConsent Phishingโ€ and OAuth Abuse?

Attackers do not always need passwords.

3 questions to ask:
๐Ÿ” Do we restrict who can consent to apps and permissions?
๐Ÿงพ Do we review app registrations and OAuth grants regularly?
๐Ÿšซ Do we block risky third-party apps and unknown publishers?

At TWC IT Solutions, we help SMEs lock down cloud app permissions and reduce silent compromise.

Contact us today:
๐Ÿ“ž +44(0)20 3457 2089
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
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๐Ÿš€THE CASE: A business relocates to a new office with reliable connectivity, WiFi and core IT services ready from day one...
08/06/2026

๐Ÿš€THE CASE: A business relocates to a new office with reliable connectivity, WiFi and core IT services ready from day one.

๐ŸขThe client:
A growing business moving into a new office, with staff needing reliable access to internet, WiFi, phones, printing and business-critical systems as soon as they arrived on site.

๐ŸšจThe challenge:
The office move involved multiple suppliers, tight timescales and several technical dependencies. Without proper planning, there was a real risk of staff arriving at the new site without the connectivity and systems needed to work effectively.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธThe TWC solution:
We planned the cutover, coordinated supplier responsibilities and prepared the network before move-in. Firewall/router setup, switching and WiFi were configured in advance, with hands-on go-live support provided as staff moved into the new office.

๐Ÿ“ˆThe impact:
The business moved into its new office with minimal disruption. Staff were able to get online quickly, access core systems and work from a cleaner, more reliable IT environment.

๐Ÿ’กWhy it matters for growing businesses:
An office move is not just a facilities project. Connectivity, WiFi, phones, printing and user access all need to be ready at the right time, or productivity can be affected from day one.

At TWC IT Solutions, we help businesses plan and deliver office moves with the right IT, connectivity and support in place from the start.

๐Ÿ“ž +44(0)20 3457 2089
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
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If your main internet line failed tomorrow, could your team still keep working?Find out what this question says about yo...
05/06/2026

If your main internet line failed tomorrow, could your team still keep working?

Find out what this question says about your IT by playing the Friday Funnel.

Message our team 'SAAS' to claim your complimentary Shadow IT & Cloud Risk Assessment."

04/06/2026

Cyber security is no longer just about having antivirus and hoping for the best.

In this video, our CTO talks through the wider question every business should now be asking: ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ?

That is why businesses need to look at the full picture, including:

โœ… Multi-factor authentication and conditional access
โœ… Endpoint detection and response
โœ… Patch management
โœ… Event management and alerting
โœ… SASE and secure access controls
โœ… Compliance and reporting
โœ… SOC or NOC support where required
โœ… Backup, recovery and response planning

It is vital to understanding the risk, choose the right layers and make sure they work together properly.

At TWC IT Solutions, we help businesses cut through the noise and understand what they actually need, from day-to-day IT management through to cyber security, monitoring, compliance and resilience.

The right protection should be practical, joined up and built around how your business works.

๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: Traditional phone lines are being switched off๐Ÿ” What happened:The UK is retiring traditional copper-based ph...
03/06/2026

๐Ÿšจ THE NEWS: Traditional phone lines are being switched off

๐Ÿ” What happened:
The UK is retiring traditional copper-based phone lines and moving towards internet-based services.

For businesses, this is not just about desk phones. Some alarms, lifts, payment terminals, door entry systems, fax lines and older broadband services may still depend on analogue lines.

Why it matters for SMEs:
Many businesses may not know what still relies on old phone lines until something stops working.

If those services are not checked before the switch-off, it could cause avoidable disruption to calls, payments, access systems, safety devices or connectivity.

The key point is simple: this is not just a telecoms change. It is a business continuity issue.

Hereโ€™s what to take from it:
โœ… Traditional phone lines need reviewing before the deadline.
โœ… Legacy equipment may still depend on analogue connectivity.
โœ… Moving to VoIP or Teams Phone can improve flexibility and reduce old infrastructure costs.

Hereโ€™s your practical playbook:
โœ… List every active phone line across your business.
โœ… Check what each line is used for, not just who pays for it.
โœ… Review alarms, lifts, payment terminals and door entry systems.
โœ… Confirm whether each service can move to IP-based connectivity.
โœ… Plan your move to VoIP, Teams Phone or another cloud phone solution.

At TWC IT Solutions, we help businesses review their phone lines, connectivity and legacy services so they can move away from outdated infrastructure without unnecessary disruption.

IT Tips, Reduce Support Tickets by Fixing the Top 5 Causes.Most helpdesk volume is predictable.3 ways to reduce noise:๐Ÿ“Š ...
02/06/2026

IT Tips, Reduce Support Tickets by Fixing the Top 5 Causes.

Most helpdesk volume is predictable.

3 ways to reduce noise:
๐Ÿ“Š Categorise tickets and tackle the top recurring issues first
๐Ÿงฐ Standardise builds, policies and configurations across devices
๐Ÿ“˜ Improve self-service for common tasks, with simple guides

At TWC IT Solutions, we combine managed support with proactive improvements
that cut disruption over time.

Contact us today:
๐Ÿ“ž +44(0)20 3457 2089
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ twc-it-solutions.com

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