The limitations of backups in some Cloud-based applications such as Microsoft Office 365 have made some organisations a bit uncomfortable of late. This is despite the fact that, theoretically, the risk of data loss through human error has been reduced enormously via automation and security. However, in light of recent issues, many customers continue to…
DetailsAccording to recent international media coverage, it is looking increasingly likely 2017 will be the ‘year of the hacker’. And as computer hacking becomes more sophisticated, cyber security becomes a much greater concern for many companies and organisations. Obviously, as more and more devices become Internet-enabled and accessible from almost anywhere – the real problem…
DetailsIs your computer security smart enough to handle advanced malware? There has been a huge increase in phishing attacks in the past few years – with numbers rising by more than 162 per cent from 2010 to 2014. It is estimated such attacks cost organisations worldwide about $4.5 billion per year, with more than half…
DetailsRecent studies have shown that many antivirus packages are only about 50 per cent effective at guarding against malware (malicious software). And some of these packages are also almost useless in preventing the growing number of ‘zero-day’ attacks. Zero day vulnerability refers to a ‘hole’ in the software that is unknown to the software retailer…
DetailsA New Year is a new beginning, and the ideal time to reassess your IT needs – from your management systems, policies and procedures – to whether your current IT provider is the right one for you. For example, does your IT provider really make a difference to the quality of the product or service…
DetailsWith the holiday season in full swing – now is the most important time for organisations to assess their data security. Respected security analysts Kapersky Lab have conducted extensive research on the rate of financial phishing and other cyber crime during the holiday season. It found the incidence of cyber crime was up to nine…
DetailsOutsourcing: The solution to your IT problems It can be hard for small business owners to keep up with all the aspects of running their own company. With a limited number of staff and a skillset that might not cover everything a business needs, it’s no surprise that the management team usually struggle to do…
DetailsCore IT has continued its support of the Asthma Foundation WA’s fundraising initiative, Tackling Asthma, for a third consecutive year. After seven matches so far this season, over $42,000 has been raised through the initiative. 25 companies involved in the initiative each donate $2 per tackle made by a Western Force player. All funds raised…
DetailsCore IT Solutions are a premium IT consulting firm in Perth. Our team of friendly Perth IT consultants are here to help small to medium enterprises with their computing problems. Our Perth IT consulting services include managed IT services, disaster recovery and business continuity, email and cloud services, server virtualisation, the ability to unify communications,…
DetailsCore IT is a proud supporter of the Asthma Foundation WA’s vision to free West Australians from the burden of asthma. In 2014, Core IT will support the Foundation’s “Tackling Asthma” campaign in conjunction with the Western Force. The campaign involves 20 Perth companies each donating $2 per tackle made by a Western Force player…
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