I started my career as most people do – at the bottom. After leaving college I went straight into an IT position at a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants. It wasn’t long before they expanded overseas, giving me the perfect opportunity to develop my career. Whilst there, I also completed a computing qualification at the University of Leeds and polished my skills in Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus, Checkpoint, Citrix, A+ and Novell.
Introduction In my recent blogs on Copilot Prompting and the foundations that need to be in place for Adopting Copilot, I highlighted the power that Copilot can not only bring to the User, but also the pivotal role that security plays in ensuring any ‘output’ generated does not breach the organisation’s data security regulations. In…
Introducing “The Ultimate Guide to Phishing Prevention in 2024” No longer sporadic incidents but pervasive threats, phishing attacks present one of the most pressing cybersecurity risks right now — with 79 per cent of UK businesses facing a breach in 2023, and 59 per cent considering this attack vector the most disruptive. A lack of…
Windows BitLocker – Enhancing Data Security in Windows 11 Introduction In my recent blog Windows 10 End of Life. Long live Windows 11, I referenced the need to migrate/upgrade to Windows 11 due to improved security. One such enhanced security feature is Windows BitLocker. With the increasing reliance on digital technology, data security has become…
Using AI to fight Cybercrime! Senior members of Fusion IT visited the Imperial War Museum in Manchester last month, where they met with many fellow Sophos partners and shared the latest news and insights on Sophos MSP solutions at the Sophos MSP Get Together. As you probably, know Sophos MSP products are designed to protect…
Windows 10 End of Life Windows 10, the well-regarded operating system released by Microsoft in 2015, is approaching its End of Life (EOL) phase with support officially ending on 14th October 2025. This means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, software updates, or security patches for Windows 10, which could leave users vulnerable…
Smishing Secrets Revealed: Staying Safe Over SMS In the modern digital age, communication happens at the tap of a finger. The threat of cybercrime lingers still, with malicious actors hell-bent on capturing your sensitive information like login credentials or personal details. One menace that has gained prominence in recent years is “smishing” – a deceptive…
Copilot Prompting! So last week I attended an event called Red Shift, hosted jointly by our sister company Expedite Law and their strategic alliance partner Rising Tide (experts in AI). The Red Shift conference aimed to bring together IT providers, software developers, AI specialists and senior figures in law firms, to discuss the use of…
Legal Tech Trends! Fusion IT has a firm foothold in providing IT Solutions and Services to the Legal Sector and so we like to keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to Legal Tech Trends. Following on from our post last year, please read on for predictions as to what technological developments are…
Cyber security is a vital issue for the road transport and logistics industry Here at Fusion IT we have a strong customer base spread across numerous sectors, but we do have a particular focus on the Road Transport and Logistics industry and the protection of such organisations’ data. Cyber security is a vital issue for…
Time is Ticking – Are You Prepared for Google and Yahoo’s Imminent DMARC Requirements? If you’re a Gmail or Yahoo user, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of a cluttered inbox filled with unsolicited and potentially fraudulent emails. If you’ve ever wondered why these companies aren’t doing more to block such messages and make your inbox…