Yusra Shaeik

What Do Certification Bodies Actually Do in the Cyber Essentials Process?

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TL;DR: What Certification Bodies Do in the Cyber Essentials Process Cyber Essentials is a government-backed cyber security certification that protects UK businesses from common online threats. While IASME runs the scheme, Certification Bodies play a key role in reviewing your self-assessment, issuing the certificate, and offering support if needed. Whether you want to go it

Why SMEs Should Switch from On-Prem to Cloud – and How to Do It Right

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Cloud migration is no longer a tech upgrade. For SMEs, it’s a strategic move that improves cost-efficiency, cyber resilience, and remote working. This guide explains why now is the time to leave on-prem servers behind, what your cloud options are, and how to avoid the most common migration mistakes. Dial A Geek breaks down the

Major Cyber Attacks on UK Businesses in 2025 (So Far)

UK cyber attacks in 2025 affecting businesses

In 2025, UK cyber attacks have intensified dramatically and we have seen a wave of high-profile cyber attacks in the UK. From M&S and Co-op to platforms like Mailchimp and HubSpot, major businesses have been hit by phishing, supply chain compromise, and social engineering. This article outlines the top incidents so far, how attackers are

Cyber Incident Response: What It Is and Why Your Business Can’t Ignore It

Cyber Incident Response for SMEs – Free consultation with Gildas at Dial A Geek

TL;DR: Cyber Incident Response is essential for SMEs facing rising cyber threats. This article explains what a CIR plan is, why it matters, and how to build one. It covers a six-phase response lifecycle, GDPR compliance, and best practices. Dial A Geek shares how they help Bristol-based businesses stay secure and prepared. In today’s digital-first

Google Workspace Features You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Google Workspace is brimming with useful tools — We even have a handy guide here for using Google Gemini AI in your organisation. Here’s a handy prompt guide from Google themselves! But let’s face it, most of us only scratch the surface. Behind the familiar Gmail and Google Calendar interfaces are some powerful features that

How to Measure and Reduce Your IT Carbon Footprint

From remote collaboration to cloud computing, technology powers nearly every part of a modern business. But all that convenience comes at an environmental cost. The good news? With a little insight and the right approach, you can reduce your IT carbon footprint without sacrificing productivity—or your bottom line. Whether you’re aiming for net zero or

New Outlook Requirements for High-Volume Email Senders

If your business sends a lot of emails — for marketing, customer support, or internal communications — there’s a change coming from Microsoft that you need to know about. But don’t worry. We’re already on it. From 5 May 2025, Microsoft Outlook (covering addresses like @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, and @live.com) is tightening up email authentication rules