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Who are the Top 5 Best IT Providers in London?

At Ratcliff IT, we’re always speaking to small businesses in…

Ratcliff IT’s MD James speaks on ConnectWise panel

Our very own James Ratcliff was asked to speak on the panel for a recent ConnectWise webinar, In the Aftermath: Business Email Compromise

It’s official, we’re one of Britain’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies Again!

There are many threats lurking in the Dark Web. But will dark web scanning help protect your business?

Should my business be monitoring the Dark Web?

There are many threats lurking in the Dark Web. But will dark web scanning help protect your business?

Is my business a target for cybercriminals?

Is your business a target for cybercriminals? Just how vulnerable is it?

Is the Dark Web really a threat to my business security?

The underworld of the internet, the Dark Web, is a cybercriminal’s paradise. And if you’re not careful, your business could soon fall victim to the advocates of the dark side of the internet.

Top 5 tips for avoiding cyber threats

Implementing these five quick wins will help you to protect your business data from looming cyber threats.

The Most Common Small Business Cyber Security Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Small business cyber security is a bigger issue than you…

Why SME Cyber Security Needs to Be Better Than You Think

Valuable data isn’t only held by large businesses. Personal information…

5 Reasons to Get Cyber Essentials Certified

In case you’re unfamiliar, Cyber Essentials is a government scheme…

Cyber security trends for 2021

2020 has been quite the year for cyber crime and…

Working from Home Tips: How to Be as Productive, Efficient and Secure as You Would in The Office

This year, most of the planet had to start working…

Cyber Security; The Essentials

Since October is cyber security month, we thought we’d write…

The Different Types of Phishing Attacks You Need to Know About

Ratcliff IT has recently been answering your question ‘what is phishing’ and…

What is Ransomware and Why is it Still a Threat?

Ransomware is a huge security problem that organisations worldwide are…

The Benefits of Security Awareness Training

Your workforce is the first line of defence in the…

“Managing an MSP during COVID-19 and Beyond” – TubbTalk #74 with James Ratcliff

James Ratcliff and Richard Tubb discuss the impacts of Covid-19…

Email Security Best Practices

The potential for human error is a cyber criminal’s best…

Top 5 Tips for Spotting a Phishing Email

Phishing is the most common method of cyber-attack. 93% of…

SCAM ALERT: What’s ‘smishing’, why it’s on the rise – and what you can do to stay safe

UK banks have issued warnings over the rising number of…

Coronavirus NCSC advice for small business

UK’s National Cyber Security Centre publishes urgent guidance – here’s what it means for small businesses during the pandemic

Businesses are transitioning to full-time remote working in social distancing…

How we can avoid being ‘cyber idiots’

The weakest link in your armour against cybercrime isn’t your…

We’ve done it again! Ratcliff named among Britain’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies for second year running

After nearly 20 years in business, we’re proud to still…

Black Friday: Four ways to shop safe

Brits plan to spend an estimated £7 billion this Black…

Gone phishing: 3 common email tricks that could cost your business big

Cybercriminals are causing chaos for UK small businesses, and email…

4 small business tips for getting the most out of Office 365

Does your small business rely on its tech? Microsoft Office…

DDoS attacks: a big problem for small business

Heard of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks? They’ve been considered…

SMEs: Five reasons to outsource your IT

Are you spending too much time solving IT issues instead…

3 common SME data security misconceptions, debunked

We often think of security measures as ‘common sense’. Regularly…

FaceApp and the threat of BYOD for small businesses

Earlier this month, FaceApp was everywhere, sparking an important debate…

Is your data really safe in the Cloud?

Are you confident that data you leave in the Cloud…

Are browser extensions leaving your small business vulnerable?

As you read this, how many browser extensions do you…

What’s the difference between ‘Managed Services’ vs traditional IT support?

A couple of decades ago, phoning tech support for advice…

Find out if your data is on the Dark Web

Do you know if your company’s network credentials are on…

Ransomware 101: How to protect your small business

Remember WannaCry, the ransomware attack that crippled the NHS two…

Your greatest cyber security defence? Your ‘human firewall’

More than a quarter of successful hacks are caused by…

3 Microsoft 365 features that can help you stay GDPR compliant

In 2018, GDPR received three times the amount of media…

Stop thinking ‘antivirus’ – start thinking ‘endpoint security’

Most small businesses are still relying on antivirus software as…

Nominated for Continuum Strategic Partner – a proud moment for the Ratcliff team

We were at Navigate 2019 EMEA last week where we…

Still using Windows 7? It’s time to act

It’s thought that a staggering 39% of PCs still run…

Sim swap scams: what to look out for

Two-factor authentication adds another line of defence when it comes…

VoIP: worth the investment for SMEs?

Many SMEs have reservations about migrating to VoIP, according to…

3 ways to stretch your IT budget

As we approach the end of the tax year, you…

Why there’s no such thing as ‘it’ll never happen to us’ when it comes to IT security

You might have heard about this in the news. A…

One crucial new year’s resolution all small business owners should make

Disaster recovery. It’s not exciting, and it’s probably not the…

We’ve won! Why we’ve been named among Britain’s Top 50 Best Managed IT Companies

Since we started nearly 20 years ago, Ratcliff IT has…

Security and the supply chain: are you leaving you and your clients at risk?

Although you’re more likely to hear about data breaches at…

WPA3 and how to improve the security of your wi-fi

The future is smart; the future is connected. Wi-fi has…

5 famous IT project failures – and how you can avoid their pitfalls

Ever had an IT project go over time or over…

GDPR and data backups: what you need to know now

GDPR might feel like a distant memory, but it’s still…

Can your IT support do this?

‘Tribal knowledge’: the knowledge that’s in everyone’s heads, not on…

Make the Most of Office 365 with Microsoft Teams

A subscription to Office 365 gives you a lot more…

The Threat of Ransomware is Growing – Protect Your Business

Ransomware made the news last year with the WannaCry attack…

How to Reduce the Stress of Moving Office

There’s nothing more stressful than trying to move offices. Not…

5 Tips To Help Run Your Business Remotely

Technology has significantly changed the small business landscape. It’s made…

Why Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials Plus in the Age of GDPR

It won’t have escaped the notice of most small business…

IT Security: The Importance Of Patching

While the digital world has delivered a whole host of…

Get More From Your IT Budget

Any small business, particularly in London, needs to make sure…

Sharepoint Online Communication Explained

You can create Sharepoint Online communication sites for your business…

Examining the Life Cycle of a Cyber Attack

We’ve unfortunately become familiar with the frequent occurrence of cyber…

Time is running out for the new GDPR

If you are running a small business in London, you’ve…

Who’s Looking at Your Business Financial Data

Now, more than ever, the security of business financial data…

5 Essential Services Your IT Support Partner Should Offer

If IT isn’t your thing, the support you receive could…

Ransomware: How to Protect Your Small Business

It’s one of the most worrying and dangerous developments in…

How can Two-Factor Authentication Protect Your Small Business?

One way that hackers can get into your business accounts…

Office 365: Do You Need a Backup?

One question that we often get asked at our IT…

Small businesses are more at risk from phishing attacks

We are highly dependent on all things digital. We use…

10 hidden Office 365 features to boost productivity

Any London small business wants to ensure it is operating…

Worried about workplace stress? Give your employees the right tools

We are more conscious than ever before of the amount…

Microsoft Opens UK Data Centres

Microsoft have now opened three data centres in the UK….

Guard your business against malicious email threats with Advanced Threat Protection for Office 365

The potential threat of hackers is on the rise, so…

What is Microsoft Flow all about?

On 1st November 2016, Microsoft announced that its Microsoft Flow…

Capex Verses Opex: Making budgeting easier in uncertain times

Brexit took most people by surprise, but now the news…

Adobe looks to release Voco. Photoshop for your voice.

We’ve all become used to Photoshop and other software that…

What is different about IT for small business?

At Ratcliff IT, we deal with a large number of…

Small Business Check List for Office 365

If you’re a small business in London wanting to make…

Windows 10 Anniversary update.. whats new?

Many businesses were prompted by their IT support provider to…

On the Lookout for Payment Requests from your Boss

One of the latest scams aimed at small business is…

Moving to the Cloud? Choose a Reliable Partner

For any London small business, moving to the cloud has…

The Rise of Ransomware – How to reduce the threat

Ransomware is one of the biggest challenges we face online….

Keeping Google Searches and Conversations Private

Ever since June 2015, Google has been able to record…

Panama Scandal Raises Serious Security Concerns

It is the biggest scandal to hit the headlines in…

Dragon73 meets Monkey75 – If your are using a Dragon or Monkey as your password, you may need to implement a business passwords policy.

A security system is only ever as strong as its…

Could faster broadband be the answer to speeding up your small business productivity

According to the Federation of Small Businesses, broadband is now…

Avoiding the dreaded computer virus in small businesses

If you have ever experienced a virus on your personal…

What does an upgrade to Windows 10 mean for my small business?

When Microsoft launched Windows 10 earlier this year, consumers currently…

Making the move to Office 365

If you want your business to use the Microsoft Office…

Could your small business continue to function when disaster strikes?

While the annual business insurance renewal reminds you about physical…