19/04/2023

Don’t Get Hooked: How to Protect your Business from Smishing Attacks

As mobile devices become an integral part of modern business, they’ve also become a popular target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities in smartphone security. By targeting mobile devices through smishing attacks, attackers can compromise sensitive information, deliver malware, or steal money from unsuspecting victims. These types of attacks can have devastating consequences for businesses, ...

29/03/2023

The Benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop for the Hybrid Workforce

It’s no secret that the global events of the last few years have significantly transformed the business landscape. The traditional notion of employees being tied to their office desks no longer works. The hybrid workforce requires flexible and agile working solutions that enable them to carry out their operations seamlessly, regardless of their location. Azure Virtual ...

21/02/2023

What is ISO 27001 and why’s it so important?

In today’s digital age, businesses need to take their information security seriously. With so much sensitive data being stored and transmitted online, it’s vital to have robust security measures in place to protect against cyber attacks and data breaches. This is where ISO 27001 comes into play. What is ISO 27001? ISO 27001 is an ...

22/12/2022

5 Cyber Scams to Avoid This Christmas

Christmas is a time for celebrating and catching up with loved ones, but unfortunately, it’s also a time when cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to scam people. It’s important to be cautious all year round, but especially during the festive season when cyber scams are more common. In the past, these scams have primarily targeted ...

26/11/2022

5 Benefits of Working with a Managed IT Service Provider

Is your business struggling to keep up with the demands of IT? Are you worried about potential security threats or data breaches? If so, it may be time to consider partnering with a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP). In the wake of Covid, many small and medium-sized businesses have struggled to adapt their IT systems ...

02/11/2022

How to Avoid Business Email Compromise Scams

In recent years, Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have become increasingly common. These sophisticated scams target businesses of all sizes and can result in significant financial losses. Many businesses are still unaware of the threat posed by BEC attacks and are unprepared to defend themselves. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what BEC attacks are, ...

02/11/2022

Ortus Shortlisted for Two Tech Excellence Awards

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted as a finalist for two awards at the Tech Excellence Awards 2022. Now in its 20th year, the Tech Excellence Awards are Ireland’s badge of honour in the IT industry. They recognise excellence not only in implementing tech solutions but also in the business of marketing and ...

02/11/2022

5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Switch to Ortus Cloud Phone

Is your business struggling with an old and inefficient phone system? You may be sticking with old technology simply because it still works, without realising all the benefits and enhanced features that you’re missing out on. When choosing a phone system for your business, you want something that gives you flexibility, boosts productivity and enhances ...

02/11/2022

10 Signs You’ve Been Hacked

Every day, the news headlines are dominated by stories of large-scale cyber attacks and data breaches. We tend to think it’s just the larger corporations getting hacked, but there’s been a huge increase in attacks against small and medium-sized businesses. According to Accenture’s Cost of Cybercrime Study, 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses, but ...