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Servers & systems

Practical advice on servers, Windows, Microsoft 365, 1C, monitoring and everyday IT security.

How to protect 1C:Enterprise: access, backups and updates

Accounting, payroll, warehouse — for many companies everything lives in 1C. Here is how to keep that database safe and available.

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10 security measures every small and mid-sized business should have

You don't need an enterprise budget to be much harder to attack. Start with these ten measures — most of them cost very little.

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Microsoft 365 security: 8 settings every company should check

Microsoft 365 is secure only when it is configured. These settings close the most common gaps in email and cloud accounts.

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Patch management: how to keep updates under control without stopping work

Unpatched systems are one of the most common ways in. A simple monthly process that keeps servers, PCs and devices up to date.

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Antivirus or EDR: what protection do your computers really need?

Classic antivirus catches known malware. EDR also sees suspicious behavior. What the difference means for a small or medium business.

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Server room basics: power, cooling and physical access

Many outages are caused not by hackers but by heat, power cuts and an open door. A practical checklist for a small server room.

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Least privilege: why not everyone should be an administrator

Too many access rights turn one mistake into a disaster. How to organize access to files, systems and admin rights.

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A one-page incident response plan for a small company

You do not need a 50-page policy. A single page that everyone can find during an incident is far more useful. Here is what to put on it.

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IT monitoring: find problems before your users do

A full disk, an expired certificate or a dying UPS battery can be seen days in advance. Why monitoring pays off and what to watch.

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Company website security: WordPress, plugins and hosting

A hacked website damages reputation, search rankings and can infect visitors. Practical steps to keep a business website safe.

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