How to ensure you are browsing safely
Here are our safe browsing tips with how-tos to ensure you have all of the information you use to stay safe online.
Here are our safe browsing tips with how-tos to ensure you have all of the information you use to stay safe online.
Staying safe online at home and work is paramount to ensuring your IT continues to work at optimum levels. We have come up with a few simple how-tos so that you can set up the basics.
Setting up safe browsing on different browsers is a great way to protect yourself from online threats. Here are the steps for some of the most popular browsers:
Most business machines will have a secure anti-virus installed as part of your company’s cyber security guidelines. However it is worth taking a deeper dive into what level of protection your anti-virus is providing you with as many free versions do not offer the sufficient level of protection that you may require. We take a deeper dive into the best anti-virus software available in our recent article, click here to learn more.
One very easy tip is to check if the site you are visiting has a HTTPS at the beginning of the URL.
HTTPS encrypts the data which is exchanged between your browser and the website, this element will protect your sensitive information from being tracked like passwords, credit card numbers and all personal details.
Looking for a HTTPS verifies you are connecting with the intended website which will help protect your from phishing attacks along with other types of online fraud.
When in doubt, don’t click. Ensure you are up-to-date on the signs.
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Agnes is Syn-Star’s expert content writer, she has Master’s degree in English Literature that provides a strong foundation in writing and critical thinking of everything she does.
Qualifications: Masters in English Literature
In-house training: HubSpot SEO, WordPress Training.
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Agnes Molnar
Agnes is Syn-Star’s expert content writer, she has Master’s degree in English Literature that provides a strong foundation in writing and critical thinking of everything she does.
Qualifications: Masters in English Literature
In-house training: HubSpot SEO, WordPress Training.
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You and your team are able to see where they are using their time and how productive they are actually being. Also they are able to clock in and out, so really good for flexi-working.
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If you would like to know what your team is doing and how productive they are being, we are able to monitor them and create screenshots of what they are working on. This can be run in normal or stealth mode.
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We proactively seek opportunities to support good causes for our community.
From sponsoring local community football teams, to engaging with charity fundraiser days, we believe it’s important to continually strive to do good for the better of others.
We have members who volunteer with youth organisations, are engaged with the Round Table, run marathons and volunteer at events where we may be needed. Every charity receives a discounted IT and Telecoms service too.
Protecting your digital data is crucial for every business and this can start with the industry-leading security we offer. The Syn-Star specialists can help with identifying any vulnerabilities within your IT systems and act accordingly to ensure cyber-attacks and data breaches are mitigated.
Your business will never fall behind with its technology when you work with Syn-Star.
We understand IT and Telecoms for your business is an investment, but it’s important to use the best resources available to enable the growth of your business. Our IT Consultancy and Virtual IT Director Services are available to support you with how you use your business technology for years to come.
Syn-Star can conduct quick and easy phishing exercises to identify people within your team who need to improve on their knowledge around fraudulent emails and how they can be alerted to these threats.
At Syn-Star, our experts can proactively work to understand exactly what software you need to support with the business operations. Whether you need a listening ear on what software to choose, or would like to seek some specialist knowledge, we’re here to help where we can.
At Syn-Star, we keep Telecoms simple. There’s so much available to help UK companies with their communications. VoIP systems, fixed landline, cloud phone systems, SIP trunking and more. Contact us for further details.
Desk phones, cordless phones or conference phones, Syn-Star can provide you with whatever you need.
From conference calling facilities to the headsets which work best for your team, we’re able to provide all the equipment you need and complete any telecoms job from start to finish.
There is no need to be in the office to make and receive phone calls from your company’s number. Our market-leading Telecoms platform gives you the flexibility of desk phones, soft phones and mobile apps as standard.
Whether your team works remotely, or perhaps staff are on a business trip anywhere in the world, calls can still be made, and people are reachable via phone wherever they go.
With a range of products, our team can support you by installing exactly what you need for internet connectivity. We work with the very best products to provide speedy bandwidths which play a part in the increased productivity of your team.
