@compex_it

Complete IT Peace of Mind for business owners and managers in Birmingham and the West Midlands #Microsoft 365 #itsupport #cybersecurity #itstrategy

 Birmingham, UK
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A potential customer may send you a security questionnaire before signing a contract. Keep your policies, insurance details, recent test results and other proof in one place. If you don’t know an answer, check it instead of guessing. Send us the form if you need help.
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Never change an employee’s payroll bank details using email alone. Call the employee on the number already stored in your HR records or speak to them in person. Have a second person approve the change and record how it was verified.
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An unexpected calendar invitation may link to a fake meeting, invoice, document or login page. Check the organiser’s full email address and confirm the meeting using contact details you already have before opening any link.
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Signing into Chrome or Edge with a personal account on a work computer can copy business bookmarks, browsing history, open tabs and saved passwords into that account. Use a separate browser profile connected to a company-controlled work account. We can check this for you.
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Could your business still take orders, answer customers and access key systems if its main internet connection failed? A second broadband, 4G or 5G connection can keep essential work running. Test the backup by disconnecting the main service. Need a backup plan? Contact us.
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Photos and documents can contain information you don’t see when you open them. That may include a photo’s GPS location, the document author, comments or tracked changes. Check the metadata before sending files outside your business.
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Drawing a black rectangle over words in a PDF may only hide them from view. The text can still remain in the file. Use a proper redaction tool, save a new copy and test whether the hidden text can still be selected, copied or found.
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Application allowlisting blocks software that your company hasn’t approved. It can stop employees from running unapproved downloads and can also block some malware. Employees still need a quick way to request legitimate software.
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What would happen if the only person who understands your IT was unavailable for a month? Someone else needs access to the documentation, provider contacts, renewal dates and emergency recovery steps. Choose a backup person and test the plan. We can help you document it.
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Comment below with every red flag you spotted: there are more than you think! This is a fake email we wrote for a laugh, but variations of it land in inboxes every single day, and you'd be surprised how often someone clicks. Proper employee training is a layer of security no
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Brand new blog... ...Why Birmingham SMEs Cannot Afford to Ignore AI
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AI for Birmingham Businesses: The 3 Biggest Myths compexit.co.uk/ai-for-birmin… compexit.co.uk/ai-for-birmin…

AI for Birmingham Businesses: The 3 Biggest Myths 

Birmingham businesses are rushing into AI, but most get it wrong. Here’s why myths about tools, chatbots, and automation can hold you back.

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What Is Shadow AI? The Hidden Risk in Your Business (and How to Spot It) compexit.co.uk/what-is-shado…

What Is Shadow AI? The Hidden Risk in Your Business (and How to Spot It) 

Shadow AI is creeping into workplaces everywhere. Here’s how to spot it, why it matters, and what you can do to keep your business safe.

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Are You Using the Version of Copilot You Think You Are? compexit.co.uk/are-you-using…

Are You Using the Version of Copilot You Think You Are? 

If you’ve tried Copilot and come away thinking ehh it’s useful, but my mind hasn’t been blown, there’s a chance you haven’t experienced the version of Copilot you thought you had. And we’re not...

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How many people know the password to your company Instagram? If it's in a spreadsheet or a group chat, you can't see who used it and it walks out the door when someone leaves. Use a password manager with a shared vault so people can use logins without ever seeing the password.
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Your office security camera, smart TV and video doorbell are small computers on your network, and most still have the password they came with. Change the default password on each, turn on automatic updates, and switch off remote access you don't use.
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That contract you emailed is sitting in someone else's inbox forever, and it can be forwarded to anyone. For anything sensitive, share a link from OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox that only the named person can open, set it to expire, and switch it off when they're done.
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If someone takes over your business Facebook page, they can scam your customers using your name. Turn on two-factor authentication for every social account. Stop sharing one login and use Business Manager so each person has their own access you can remove when they leave
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Using the same password twice means a breach at some site you forgot about can get someone into your business email. Attackers take leaked passwords and try them everywhere automatically. A strong password doesn't help if you reused it. Use a password manager and turn on MFA
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From Reactive to Proactive IT: A Before-and-After Walkthrough for a Birmingham SME compexit.co.uk/from-reactive… compexit.co.uk/from-reactive…

From Reactive to Proactive IT: A Before-and-After Walkthrough for a Birmingham SME 

If your business has around 10 people, IT support can feel (mostly) straightforward. Someone has a problem, they raise a ticket, it gets fixed and boom, everyone gets back to work! That’s the dream,...

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