With cyber attacks, ransomware gangs, and phishing scams on the rise all over the world, and more people working remotely, cyber security has become more necessary than ever, and at FluidOne, we’re ready to help, and we’ve partnered with the global SASE leader, Zscaler, to offer its services to its users. Many businesses and organisations are turning to SASE to protect their data, which is one of the many services we provide to our clients. If you’re unfamiliar with it, though, or just wondering if it’s right for you, keep reading as we take a closer look at the pros and cons of the emerging technology.

Although cloud computing has been around for a while, it’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to realise its full potential, it’s already had a massive impact on all kinds of sectors, from retail to healthcare. Cloud computing lies at the heart of the digital transformation for many organisations, as it allows them to be more scalable and accessible, increase their cyber security, and much more. Many construction companies are turning to the cloud as their solution of choice, and at FluidOne, we’ve been working with companies in this sector since our inception.

Recent advances in technology have helped to create an ever more connected world, transforming businesses and even entire industries. In the transport and logistics sector, connected cloud solutions have been a game-changer, and if you’re in the industry, here are the top three ways in which these solutions could help your business. 

In the UK, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is defined by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as ‘Those critical elements of Infrastructure (facilities, systems, sites, property, information, people, networks and processes), the loss or compromise of which would result in a major detrimental impact on the availability, delivery or integrity of essential services, leading to severe economic or social consequences or to loss of life.’ This encompasses thirteen sectors: chemicals, civil nuclear, communications, defence, emergency services, energy, finance, food, government, health, space, transport, and water.

Network security, whether in a home or business setting, is absolutely vital. We all know that without some form of security solution our network is at risk of a cyber security breach,  which could compromise personal and business data such as financial data, confidential documents, or private client contact information.

The IoT, or Internet of Things, encompasses everything connected to the internet, but it’s increasingly used to describe objects that communicate with one another, from smartphones and smart watches, to smart TVs and smart speakers. However it doesn't stop there, as the race to connect everything to the internet isn’t showing any signs of slowing down - at present, there are over 27 billion devices connected to the internet. 

A few years ago, if your phone happened to be hacked, someone would only gain access to your contacts and text conversations. Now, however, our lives revolve around our mobile devices as we not only use them to communicate but to pay for our morning coffee, track our workouts, watch videos, browse the internet, store photos and access files. 

Rapid digital transformation, mass adoption of cloud-based services and migration to home-working were necessary changes for businesses to survive the pandemic that’s held the world captive for the past two years. These dramatic changes over a short period of time presented cybercriminals with new opportunities for exploitation. 

The ideal solution to deal with your security woes. Ever heard of a successful breach that didn’t take advantage of a vulnerability in a firm’s cyber security posture? Neither have we! Staying one step ahead of cybercriminals is challenging. Once a vulnerability is identified, there is nothing to stop cybercriminals from trying their luck.

The art world is known for being ahead of the curve, adopting new and interesting technologies to push the boundaries of what we define art to be. Currently, the hottest pieces to land in the art scene are non-fungible tokens, otherwise known as NFTs, which have grown so much in popularity that people are willing to spend incredible amounts on these intangible assets.