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With a long line of history, Kalamazoo-IT is a well-known and highly respected IT brand in Birmingham and throughout the UK.

They offer their customers minimum downtime through various forms of Managed IT Services, hardware maintenance support, secure cloud services, and much more.

To learn more about Kalamazoo IT, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/LbYm50JFLyT

✉️ More than 500 email servers in the UK may have been hacked, and many companies are not aware they are victims of the attack.

We’re sharing some easy tips and tricks from Kalamazoo-IT to help secure your account from cyber threats, including creating strong and secure passwords.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ https://www.kalamazooit.co.uk/email-protection/

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Kalamazoo-IT is a well-known and highly respected IT brand in Birmingham and throughout the UK.

The main focus of Kalamazoo IT is delivering service-level-driven outsourced IT services, IT support, hardware maintenance, business continuity, service desk and field engineering services to their customers.

To find out more, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/3Yo350JFNP8

📣 Don't just take our word for it! Kalamazoo-IT has worked with multiple companies to provide first-class IT services nationwide.

Why not have a look at what people are saying about Kalamazoo IT, click here to find out more ➡️ https://www.kalamazooit.co.uk/case-studies/

Kalamazoo IT has a long line of history, dating back to 1886 when it first opened as a printing company, started by Oliver Moreland and Francis Impey.

Since the 1960s, when Kalamazoo first transitioned from a printing company into computer services, they’ve seen various mergers and acquisitions which have developed them into the brand we know today, Kalamazoo IT.

To learn more about Kalamazoo IT, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/ayc750JFNks

Cyber-attacks on remote council staff increased by an average of 213% during the pandemic a recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

More than 74% of UK councils switched to remote working over the past 12 months, and this is set to continue, leading to fears of more targeted cyber-attacks against council employees.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/uB6W50JJOvW

Attacks on remote council staff increased 213% during pandemic | IT PRO Only 47% of councils have increased their IT budget to provide security training for remote workers

📣 We’ve got some exciting news which the team have been working on for the past couple of months! We’re pleased to announce Supreme Systems’ new chapter, we have merged with Kalamazoo-IT.

Based in Birmingham since 1886 and operating throughout the UK, Kalamazoo IT offers every IT service a modern business requires and is focused on providing first-class customer service.

Our team of dynamic field engineers and the experienced sales force will work alongside Kalamazoo’s existing team and allow us to drive forward.

To read more about the announcement, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/BB4u50JJsUf

🐱‍💻 Strengthen your human defence layer against the rise of cyber extortion and ransomware.

KnowBe4’s whitepaper explains why organisations need to strengthen their human layer of defence, including creating awareness and building users' knowledge.

To download your copy of the whitepaper, click here ➡️ https://info.knowbe4.com/wp-security-awareness-program-cyber-extortion-ransomware?hsLang=en

Building a Security Awareness Program to Help Defend Against Cyber Extortion and Ransomware | KnowBe4 Download this whitepaper for advice on building a security awareness program that prepares your workforce to defend against cyber extortion and ransomware.

🚩 Today we’re sharing this visual infographic from KnowBe4 on “The Red Flags of Social Engineering”, identifying the key components of these cyber attacks such as hyperlinks, file attachments and unknown sender email addresses.

👨‍🏫 Today, we’re sharing KnowBe4’s article on “Holding a Great Employee Education Meeting”, which details the key aspects that make a great security awareness training event for your employees.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ https://blog.knowbe4.com/holding-a-great-employee-education-meeting

Holding a Great Employee Education Meeting Hear from Roger A. Grimes, KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, on what he believes every security awareness training employee event should have.

😂 Something to brighten up your day!

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June is a busy month for the team, we’re not celebrating one but two work anniversaries! 🎉

Regional Director, Angela (14 Years)
Technical Engineer, Deb (5 Years)

A massive thank you to Angela and Deb for all your hard work and dedication over the past years 🙌

We’re wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our team members this month! A very happy birthday to…

🎉 Regional Director, Angela Hart

From all of us at Supreme Systems, we hope you have a fabulous day celebrating and we thank you for everything you do for our team 👏

IT leaders believe non-technical staff create a “continued significant risk to organisations”.

New data reports how users are unprepared and uneducated about cyberattacks despite organisations having a layered security strategy.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ https://blog.knowbe4.com/non-technical-staff-unprepared-for-a-cyber-attack

Half of IT Leaders Say their Non-Technical Staff are Unprepared for a Cyber Attack New data shows IT leadership believes users outside of IT create a “continued significant risk to organizations” despite having a layered security...

📶 The Security Dangers of Public Wi-Fi

Kaspersky’s illustrative video explains the risks of using free public Wi-Fi networks and top tips on how to protect your device from cybercriminals.

To watch the full video, click here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcghUy-8VRA

Security Dangers of Public Wi-Fi Know the risks of using free public wi-fi networks. These security tips will help protect your device, as well as your identity and personal data from cyberc...

KnowBe4’s visual infographic provides the do's and don’ts of email security and the best practices to secure your emails from cyber attacks.

✔️ Always check the email ‘From’ field to validate the sender.

❌ Do not respond or reply to spam in any way.

👨‍🏫 How to Get Your Employees Motivated for Cyber Awareness Training

We look at how to engage and motivate people to increase the effectiveness of cyber awareness training - one of the most important components in ensuring your business is cyber-secure.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/2VGv50JimaA

🧰 Datto Inc.’s cyber security toolkit for SMBs guides you on how to spot and avoid cyber scams, how to set up a string of cyber security training programs for your employees, and much more.

To download your free copy of this toolkit, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/YxGG50IXS5f

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMBs This great cybersecurity toolkit will grant you access to the tools needed to educate SMBs about protecting their business (and data) from this growing threat before it’s too late.

🔑 A Guide to Better Password Management

We focus on Password Management and look at the options for how to manage your passwords securely and efficiently.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/pACC50IXVG6

A Guide To Better Password Management In this week's article, we focus on Password Management and look at the options for how to manage your passwords securely and efficiently.

We are delighted to welcome Nardeep to the Supreme Systems team! 👏

Nardeep will be joining our team as our Service Delivery Manager, who will oversee our helpdesk and persevere to provide excellent customer service.

If you are looking for a local IT Support Provider for your business, speak to us on 0121 309 0126, and we’ll be happy to help.

Today is World Baking Day! 🍰🧁 The team at Supreme Systems have been doing a little bit of baking to celebrate World Baking Day.

📸 Take a look at some of the delicious bakes the team made! Thank you to Lewis, Mark and Ellen for sharing your marvellous creations.

We’re wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our team members this month! A very happy birthday to…

🎉 Client Services Manager, Mark Huddleston-Fowell

From all of us at Supreme Systems, we hope you have a fabulous day celebrating and we thank you for everything you do for our team 👏

🐱‍💻 5 Ways Hackers Steal Passwords

ESET’s article highlights the most common tricks cybercriminals use to steal passwords and how to protect your login credentials from future cyber attacks.

To read the full article, click here ➡️https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/01/05/5-ways-hackers-steal-passwords-how-stop-them/

5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them) | WeLiveSecurity From social engineering to looking over your shoulder, here are some of the most common tricks that cybercriminals use to steal passwords.

🎥 How Easy It Is To Crack Your Password

Today, we’re sharing this insightful video from KnowBe4, providing recommendations for creating secure passwords and showing us just how easy it is for hackers to crack bad passwords.

To watch the video, click here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-96JmC2AkE&feature=emb_imp_woyt

How Easy It Is To Crack Your Password, With Kevin Mitnick Kevin Mitnick shares his recommendations for using passphrases as passwords and shows just how easy it is for hackers to crack bad passwords.Subscribe to Kno...

Today, we’re sharing some brilliant feedback from our clients! 👏 Lovely feedback, Tommy and Haidar! We’re lucky to have you on the team!

Are you looking for a local IT Support Provider? Get in touch with our team on 0121 309 0126, and we’ll be happy to help.

🔐 Protect Your Devices & Data with Strong Passwords

Today, we’re sharing this visual infographic explaining how you and your employees can create strong passwords, how to look after them securely and what to do if they’ve been compromised in a cyber attack.

🔑 What is Password Spraying & Why You Should Care

We look at a type of cyber-attack called "Password Spraying” and explain how to ensure your accounts don't fall victim to it.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/7fVQ50IXUxy

What is Password Spraying & Why You Should Care In this week's article, we look at a type of cyber-attack called "Password Spraying", and explain how to ensure your accounts don't fall victim to it.

🎙️ In the very first episode of Supreme Systems’ Live from the IT Room, we talked to special guest Rob Hall from Brigantia Partners.

Rob and our very own Julian Brettle discussed everything Cyber Security Awareness Training, from educating your staff to spot malicious emails and what they need to do when they find one.

Talking points throughout the podcast include...

🔸 Why Cyber Awareness Training is important

🔸 Different types of simulated cyber-attacks, including phishing emails and vishing

🔸 Customisable and effective training for your team

🔸 Insights into Brigantia Partners and KnowBe4

You can listen to our podcast on...

Spotify: http://ow.ly/bWHQ50EZUyr
Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/IF4r50EZUyq
Anchor: http://ow.ly/8Gmt50EZUys

Today, we’re sharing this informative article from Barracuda Networks on the cyber security questions you should be asking and how businesses should be putting cybersecurity first.

To read the full article, click here ➡️ https://blog.barracuda.com/2021/10/26/are-you-putting-cybersecurity-first-7-questions-you-should-be-asking/

Are you putting cybersecurity first? 7 questions to ask The Cybersecurity First theme of week four of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds you to ask some basic questions to protect your company.