What a strange and unprecedented situation we have found ourselves in over recent weeks. I plan to write to you with frequent service delivery updates, at least until the situation with COVID-19 appears to settle down and we resume some form of normality....
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Many of our clients are seeing the opportunity to take the step forward and upgrade to Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 now that Windows 7 has gone end of life....
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Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we are receiving an unprecedented amount of calls from clients working remotely. Our goal is to help all our clients make the most of their technology during this testing time for us all....
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Before we jump head first into the new year, we wanted to take a moment to show our appreciation to our fabulous staff who have gone above and beyond for the company throughout the past year. ...
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Currently using Windows 7 in your business? Listen up! In this article, we look at the ‘need to know’ for Windows 7 users as the operating system approaches its end of life date....
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This page offers instructions and guidance for clients on how to create New User & User Removal Requests via your AutoTask Portal....
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We are thrilled to announce that MFG have won the Training and Support Award at the 2019 Best in Business Awards, brought to us by Newbury Weekly News....
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We fully appreciate that Cyber Security is for life and not just for October. That’s why we’ve decided to extend our Cyber Awareness campaign until the end of November 2019. That’s right – Brexit isn’t the only thing to be delayed this October!...
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Whilst powerful learning practises such as phishing tests and cyber awareness programs are designed to test your staff’s human resilience to cyber security threats, external vulnerability scans highlight technical weaknesses that, in some cases, are often identified when it’s too late....
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October is a special month if you’re in the business of Cyber Security. Cyber Security Awareness Month has businesses across the globe taking part in various events focused on raising cyber awareness for both corporate companies and individuals....
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October is a special month if you’re in the business of Cyber Security. Cyber Security Awareness Month has businesses across the globe taking part in various events focused on raising cyber awareness for both corporate companies and individuals....
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Project Audio Visual Ltd, one of the UK’s leading audio visual companies partners with MFG, a forward thinking managed service provider to deliver tailored AV solutions with integrated information technology....
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These days, cyber security is a big business. Cyber attacks are becoming ever more common, with some of the most high-profile global brands having experienced a serious breach of cyber security; Facebook, British Airways and Marriott are just a few names to recently be hit with a fine as the result of a breach. With hackers using ever-more sophisticated technology, information security isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ addition. It’s essential. That’s where the Cyber Essentials Scheme comes in....
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Nowadays it’s more vital than ever that companies have well maintained cyber security systems in place – from Antivirus to Encryption to Multi-Factor Authentication. But just as important as having security systems in place is ensuring that your employees have an up-to-date standard of cyber security awareness....
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Microsoft Teams is an Office 365 tool designed to vastly increase your productivity - putting everything you do in one place, so you can work however you need to wherever you want....
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Every time you look through your work inbox, or even through your personal mail, there is a chance you could be opening a Phishing mail. Phishing mails are deceitful communications which are designed to obtain personal information from you, such as usernames, passwords or credit card details. Don't fall for them! Read our seven tips...
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Cyber-crime is one of the most pressing challenges facing businesses and other organisations in the modern age. Cyber awareness training can help your staff to understand security techniques and best practices that can protect against data leaks and other threats. Viruses and other malware are a constant danger, but the most common type of attack is Phishing....
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There could be many reasons why you are unsatisfied with your outsourced IT partner. Many businesses have concerns with things like cost, reliability, responsiveness, scalability or customer service when partnered with third party IT support organisations, but are afraid to switch...
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MFG’s free Phishing Campaign is a great way to measure your employees' vulnerability to phishing attacks and to the effectiveness of your business’ cyber security training program....
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With only 7 months to go until Microsoft stop supporting Windows 7, now is the time to make the shift to newer, more powerful devices....
Continue ReadingThis month's #TechTip is brought to you by our Cyber Security Specialist, Ashlee (a very serious person), who has chosen to give you 10 quick Cyber Security tips and techniques to help keep you secure online....
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We would like to invite you to our Golf Day in Support of Launchpad Reading, our charity of the year. The event will be held on Thursday 3rd October 2019 at Mapledurham Golf Club, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham, Reading, RG4 7UD....
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We're very excited to announce that #TeamMFG are the WINNERS of Launchpad Reading’s annual pancake race. The fancy dress event took place on Tuesday 5th March 2019 on Reading’s Broad Street, where crowds gathered-around to cheer on teams of local businesses....
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What is Cyber Essentials and why do I need it? ” This is something we get asked a lot at MFG, so I figured I would create a short blog post explaining what it is and what the benefits are of obtaining the Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation...
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