Maintaining the standards of cyber security in a workforce that embraces Freelancers

2024-10-17T09:34:10+01:00

Maintaining the standards of cyber security in a workforce that embraces Freelancers Life science companies often collaborate with freelancers for specialised tasks. The benefits of working with freelancers are numerous and include access to specialist skills, ability to manage resources on time-related projects, access to people with broad experience across yours and other sectors. However being a freelancer, a hybrid employee, sometimes supporting multiple clients, does require companies to understand how they maintain best practice in cyber security in such a hybrid workforce model. Here are a few factors to consider: Training and awareness - have you considered whether [...]

Maintaining the standards of cyber security in a workforce that embraces Freelancers2024-10-17T09:34:10+01:00

Greenlight Computers Sponsors MBH Freelance Connect Networking Event

2024-10-17T11:13:24+01:00

Greenlight Computers Sponsors MBH Freelance Connect Networking Event We are proud to be sponsoring and promoting MBH (Manchesters B2B Business Hub) newest venture into freelancer networking with Freelance Connect. Greenlight Computers has long supported freelancers with IT Services and we are pushing to help more freelancers be cyber secure to give them a competitive edge when it comes to working with businesses rather than a security risk. If you are interested in freelancer networking you can find the details below. Date and time Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00 - 14:00 BST Location Virgin Money, 48-50 Market Street Manchester [...]

Greenlight Computers Sponsors MBH Freelance Connect Networking Event2024-10-17T11:13:24+01:00

Why Greenlight Computers Recommends ESET Protect Complete

2024-10-17T09:35:27+01:00

Why Greenlight Computers Recommends ESET Protect Complete Ever misplaced your phone or laptop, only to find it later in a fluster? Imagine that happening with a device you use for work, a device that maybe contains sensitive company data! It's a stressful situation, but with our IT support and ESET Protect Complete, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Lost or Stolen Device? ESET’s Remote Encryption to the Rescue! One of our clients recently faced this exact scenario. Thanks to ESET Protect Complete, we were able to take immediate action and stop anyone accessing the data on the device, [...]

Why Greenlight Computers Recommends ESET Protect Complete2024-10-17T09:35:27+01:00

Greenlight Welcomes Our New License and Subscription Manager

2024-10-17T09:40:05+01:00

Greenlight Welcomes Our New License and Subscription Manager Greenlight Computers has recently recruited Deekshita Vidhyashankar, our new License and Subscription Manager. We have invested in this new role and in Deekshita to ensure that we make further progress on the following license and subscription based outcomes: Client Satisfaction: Clients rely on MSPs such as Greenlight Computers to manage their IT infrastructure efficiently. By ensuring that licenses and subscriptions are managed effectively, we can enhance client satisfaction by providing reliable and cost-effective services. Cost Efficiency: Proper management of licenses and subscriptions ensures that our clients are not overspending on unused or [...]

Greenlight Welcomes Our New License and Subscription Manager2024-10-17T09:40:05+01:00

Greenlight Computers and Play it Green Partnership Promoting Sustainability

2024-10-17T09:39:58+01:00

Greenlight Computers and Play it Green Partnership Promoting Sustainability At Greenlight Computers, we are taking significant steps to address environmental pressures. Our core service strategy of having engineers close to our customers is of course a mainstay of our approach. In response to our customers' growing eco-consciousness, we are seeing an increase in customers wanting to take out extended warranties to prolong the life of devices, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Manufacturers are helping by making up to 5-year warranties available. For our part we don’t stop there. For every extended warranty, Greenlight purchases 25 trees through Play It Green, [...]

Greenlight Computers and Play it Green Partnership Promoting Sustainability2024-10-17T09:39:58+01:00

Unlock Your Potential with Freelancing and Independent Consulting

2024-10-17T09:39:50+01:00

Embrace the Freelance Revolution:  Unlock Your Potential with Freelancing and Independent Consulting In today’s dynamic work environment, the allure of freelancing and independent consulting is undeniable. Offering a blend of flexibility, autonomy, and the potential for creative and professional growth, this career path has attracted a diverse group of talented individuals. Yet, like any choice, it comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. The Benefits of Choosing Your Own Path Flexibility and Freedom: One of the most celebrated aspects of freelancing is the unparalleled flexibility it offers. You’re the master of your schedule, choosing when, where, and [...]

Unlock Your Potential with Freelancing and Independent Consulting2024-10-17T09:39:50+01:00

Moving from Anti-virus to AI led Cyber Protection with ESET

2024-10-17T09:39:34+01:00

Moving from Anti-virus to AI led Cyber Protection with ESET ESET have declared that on-premise licences are being demised in 2024 after several years of successful protection and replaced by new AI driven cloud-based licencing, designed to handle the latest cyber threat landscape which is becoming ever more complex. As a leading MSP focussed on the Life Sciences sector Greenlight Computers have been a long-standing partner of ESET with over 15 years of successful deployment. We are delighted that ESET continue to offer leading edge threat protection solutions we can deploy to our clients. The scope of the new ESET [...]

Moving from Anti-virus to AI led Cyber Protection with ESET2024-10-17T09:39:34+01:00

Safeguarding Mobile Data: Essential Strategies for Freelancers and Businesses

2024-10-17T09:39:19+01:00

Safeguarding Mobile Data: Essential Strategies for Freelancers and Businesses In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, reliance on mobile devices for work has become more prevalent than ever. As an IT services company specialising in working with freelancers, contractors, and businesses of all sizes, we understand the critical importance of protecting mobile data. Understanding the Risks Common Threats to Mobile Data Security  Mobile devices are vulnerable to a myriad of threats, including: Phishing attacks - Cybercriminals use deceptive emails or messages to trick users into disclosing sensitive information. Malware and ransomware - Malicious software can infect mobile devices, compromising data [...]

Safeguarding Mobile Data: Essential Strategies for Freelancers and Businesses2024-10-17T09:39:19+01:00

Why Windows Home Operating System is a Security Risk

2024-10-17T09:40:53+01:00

Why Windows Home Operating System is a security risk Devices with Windows Home Operating System are not recommended to have access to company networks mainly for reasons related to security. Here are some reasons why we think there is risk in allowing devices with Windows Home Operating System to access a company network: Security risk - Lack of Domain Join Capability: One of the most significant limitations of Windows Home editions is the inability to join a Windows Domain. Windows Domains provide a centralised point of security policy enforcement across an organisation's computers. This lack of domain support in [...]

Why Windows Home Operating System is a Security Risk2024-10-17T09:40:53+01:00

Celebrating Good Work by the Greenlight Computers Team

2024-10-17T09:41:12+01:00

Celebrating good work by the Greenlight Computers team Every day in an MSP (Managed Service Provider) like Greenlight Computers is a busy and varied one. Managing the IT for 150 plus businesses throws up lots of surprises and its essential you have a team that cares about the customers and tries their very best to keep the IT running smoothly. The Greenlight Computers helpdesk gets 100 plus calls a day from stressed individuals whose computers are not functioning as they should. 80% of issues can be dealt with over a remote session on the computer but Greenlight Computers prides itself [...]

Celebrating Good Work by the Greenlight Computers Team2024-10-17T09:41:12+01:00
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