Category Plain English Guide

The Plain English Guide to: Passkeys with Microsoft 365
Fed up with passwords? Our Plain English Guide explains passkeys for Microsoft 365: a safer, simpler way to log in. Learn how they work and how to get started.

The Plain English Guide to: Generative AI
Generative AI has taken the world by storm, but are tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot a force for good or just here to steal our jobs?

The Plain English Guide to: Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a technology which allows telephony services to be delivered via the internet as opposed to traditional phone lines.

The Plain English Guide to: Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)
The ‘as a service’ business model has taken the world by storm, but it’s also made its way into more nefarious hands. Here’s our Plain English guide to Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).

The Plain English Guide To: SIEM and SOC
SIEM and SOC might initially sound technical, but they represent key strategies for improving cybersecurity for businesses. Our Plain English Guide gives you the low-down.

The Plain English Guide to Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) helps small businesses run more efficiently by enabling their teams to log in to multiple software platforms at once with a single set of credentials.

The Plain English Guide to: Penetration Testing
In this Plain English Guide for UK businesses, we explain penetration testing - a means of improving your company’s cybersecurity by simulating a cyberattack.

The Plain English Guide to: Blockchain
Blockchain is one of the least understood technologies today, but it’s also one of the most talked about due to its use in cryptocurrencies. Here’s what UK businesses need to know about blockchain.

The Log4j Vulnerability: A Plain English Guide for UK Businesses
In December 2021, a vulnerability was discovered in the Apache Log4j framework which is used in some of the world’s most popular online services. It’s a confusing topic, so here’s a primer for UK businesses in plain English.

The Plain English Guide to: Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, often shortened to "crypto", is a relatively new asset class based on a digital framework known as the blockchain. Here's everything you need to know about crypto in 2021... and beyond.

The Plain English Guide to: End-to-End Encryption
You've probably heard the term "end-to-end encryption" thrown around over recent years as a larger focus on privacy has come into play. But what does it really mean? Here's everything you need to know... in plain English.

The Plain English Guide to: Microsoft LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel)
The Microsoft LTSC, or Long-Term Servicing Channel, is a little-known branch of Microsoft products which runs parallel to the business or personal versions. LTSC products are very niche, but are they right for your business?