The Absolute IT Asset Disposal Blog

Due to the significant advances in mobile technologies and cloud based business networks, a substantial number of employees are now able to work remotely from home. This allows businesses to attract employees who live far from their office location. The reason there has been an increase in home workers is due to the decentralised computing structures that companies are using these days. These...

Once a business is up and running online, they will have to add their domain to a DNS server. This DNS has to be managed for a variety of different reasons, including the fact that this server will be the business’s first point of contact between them and their respective clients. The only way a business can effectively control their DNS traffic is by using DNS monitoring tools. These tools are...

Today, we will address the longstanding question of whether it is safe for businesses to pass on used IT assets to new employees. This question has been plaguing the IT community for decades now as not every business is blessed with enough capital to provide new employees with fresh IT assets. Providing a new employee with a brand-new desktop PC, tablet, smart phone and laptop is simply not...

Drafting a responsive corporate data security policy is a prerequisite in today’s business culture due to the rapid increase of cyber-attacks. These cyber-attacks are targeted towards businesses that have not set up adequate security protocols; and once their network has been breached, hackers use sensitive information to blackmail the business or use the information for their own advantage....

The IT department in every business enforces certain restrictions on accessing the internet, which are part of their security policies. Currently, and arguably, the fastest browser out there is Google Chrome. Hence, it is increasingly finding itself under the threat of cybercrimes. Google has provided each user with immense control over how the browser is used, which websites users have access to...

Recently a study was conducted by the National Cyber Security Programme and the findings stated that virtually all businesses in the UK are at risk of exposure to security breaches resulting from cybercrime. This study further highlighted that due to the exponential increase in cybercrimes, a substantial amount of businesses have now prioritised data security above all other IT concerns. These...

According to a recent survey, only 56% of employees are confident that their passwords at work are secure. Another survey finding stated that just 54% of UK businesses take precautionary steps to maintain good password habits. These days, passwords are being proliferated at an alarming rate, which is exactly why every workplace should manage their passwords effectively.

With cyber-crime on the rise, it has become essential for businesses to effectively and safely dispose of their IT assets. These days, hackers will pounce on the slightest sign of weakness and redundant IT assets are one of the easiest ways hackers can obtain sensitive information. There are a variety of reasons why it is crucial that every business recycles their computer components effectively,...

There is no doubt that ransomware can result in significant losses for business. However, with the recent WannaCry ransomware outbreak that has badly affected at least 25 organisations as well as several NHS services, it’s clear that this latest threat is far more sinister than those which have come before it.

Often, it can be difficult to communicate the benefits of digitisation. However, if your company is ready to improve its information management, digitisation is the way to go. It is true that digitising your information means changing the way things are done. However, the benefits of digitisation cannot be ignored.