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Cyber Security
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Articles in Cyber Security
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Guide Managed IT Support
How to Give Employees Access Quickly Without Creating a Security Mess
Ad-hoc access grants in Microsoft 365 feel fast in the moment but build up into permission sprawl that nobody can safely unpick. Role-based groups and a simple request process fix both speed and control at once.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 10 min read -
Explainer Cyber Security
Why SIEM is the Missing Piece in Your Cybersecurity Stack | Sereno IT
MDR reacts and a SOC responds, but without SIEM tying it together, you're missing the timeline that shows how an incident actually unfolded. Here's what SIEM adds, and why it now makes sense for businesses of every size.
ReadReymart David · 7 min read -
Guide Compliance & Risk
The Smart Way to Achieve Cyber Essentials? Get the Right IT Support
Cyber Essentials is the UK's baseline cyber-hygiene certification, but passing it, and staying compliant, takes more structure than most SMEs have in-house. Here's how the right IT support makes it practical.
ReadAsh Asha · 3 min read -
Explainer Remote & Hybrid Work
Do I need to use a VPN for remote work?
Working from cafés, hotels and home routers means business data crosses networks you don't control. A VPN is the simplest way to close that gap, here's what it actually does, when your team really needs one, and how to choose a provider that fits the business.
ReadSahaj Arrora · 7 min read -
Explainer Cyber Security
Your Emails Are at Risk: How MDR SOC Keeps Microsoft 365 Safe 24/7
Email is the most common entry point for cyberattacks, and Microsoft 365's interconnected ecosystem makes it a particularly valuable target. MDR SOC adds the layer of protection that spam filters and MFA alone can't provide.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 7 min read -
Explainer Cyber Security
Device-Level MDR SOC: The Missing Piece in Your Cybersecurity
70% of breaches originate at endpoints, the laptops and desktops your team uses every day. Device-level MDR SOC adds 24/7 monitoring and expert-led response at the endpoint level, where attacks most often begin.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 10 min read -
Explainer Cyber Security
MDR Explained: Why Your Business Needs 24/7 SOC Protection In 2025
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) goes beyond traditional cybersecurity by actively hunting threats already inside your systems. 24/7, with human experts acting the moment something is confirmed.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 7 min read -
Checklist Cyber Security
Tips on how to prevent phishing attacks in an organisation
Phishing remains one of the most common causes of business data breaches. This guide covers how to recognise the signs, what technical defences to put in place, and what employees need to know.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 9 min read -
Guide Cyber Security
Employee cybersecurity training: What your business needs to know
Antivirus and firewalls protect your systems. Employee training protects your people, and your people are the most common way attackers get in. Here's what effective training looks like.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 8 min read -
Guide Cyber Security
Keeping data secure when working with freelancers & external consultants
Freelancers and contractors need access to your systems and data, but they don't fit inside your usual security perimeter. Here are five Microsoft 365 approaches that balance collaboration with control.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 6 min read -
Checklist Hardware & Devices
My laptop is lost or stolen, what should I do?
Lost or stolen laptop? Here are the immediate steps to take, the precautions every business should have in place beforehand, and how your IT provider should support you.
ReadAsh Asha · 6 min read -
News Cyber Security
New Google and Yahoo email requirements – don't let your emails get blocked!
From February 2024, Google and Yahoo require SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication for senders exceeding 5,000 daily emails. Businesses that don't comply risk their emails being blocked or marked as spam.
ReadSereno IT Support Team · 1 min read
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