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Cyber Essentials 2026: What Changed and What Does It Mean for Your Business? - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:37:26 GMT

The Cyber Essentials scheme received several important updates earlier this year.

What Does a Cyber Security Audit Look Like? - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:52:41 GMT

Most organisations have security measures in place. They use Microsoft 365, protect devices with anti-virus software, enforce passwords and invest in cyber security tools.

What Does Cyber Essentials Look Like in 2026? - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:43:11 GMT

If you ask most organisations what Cyber Essentials is, you’ll usually hear the same answer:

Microsoft Is Retiring SMS Authentication: What Businesses Need to Know - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:28 GMT

Microsoft is changing how users sign in to Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft services.

Smart, responsible AI: getting the best from Copilot without running up the bill - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:01 GMT

Big Copilot features are coming, and they’ll take AI beyond chat into real, task-based work. This blog post is a quick primer on how AI works, why prompts matter, and how to use it without wasting time or money -helping you get ready for the exciting stuff coming next.

12 Questions to Ask an IT Support Provider in the North East - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:59:29 GMT

Choosing the right IT support provider in the North East is not just about cost. It is about finding a partner that keeps your business secure, productive, and well supported day to day.

10 Ways Managed IT Support Can Reduce Downtime for UK Businesses - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:30:05 GMT

For many UK SMBs, technology downtime is one of the biggest causes of disruption to day-to-day operations.

Getting Hands-On with Cyber Security - Event Recap - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:29:31 GMT

We were pleased to welcome guests to The Sheepfolds in Sunderland for our latest in‑person event, Get Hands-On with Cyber Security – a practical session focused on the importance of cyber security and the real-world impact a cyber attack can have on a business.

Is Your Business at Risk? The Hidden Services Affected by the PSTN Switch‑Off - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:03:09 GMT

When most businesses hear about the PSTN switch‑off, they assume it’s just about replacing phone handsets but that’s only part of the story.

The PSTN Switch-Off Explained - in Plain English - ITC Service

c.thomas@itcservice.co.uk (Connor Thomas) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:39:52 GMT

If you’ve heard people talking about “the PSTN switch off” and thought it sounded technical, confusing, or like something only telecoms providers need to worry about? You’re not alone.