How to Protect your Business on Microsoft and Apple
Whether your business relies on Microsoft Windows OS or Apple Mac OS, the risk of cyber-attack is high without superior security measures. Find out about the threats and how we can help you stay ahead of them in our latest blog.
Client Install: New office setup for Legal Services business
It has been a busy lead up to the end of the financial year for the team at FortiTech, all hands (and paws) were on deck for our latest client install, which was a new office setup for a client in the Legal and Medical fields. After starting their practice just 18 months ago they have grown from 1 staff member to 15 with even more starting soon.
Microsoft Is Making Some Big Changes to Windows 11
Windows 11 looks set to get some exciting new features in upcoming updates, with a Twitter leak emerging that apparently shows off Microsoft’s plans for its Windows 11 operating system, which was publically launched in October 2021. Read on to find out what they are rumoured to be.
Federal Government Tax Incentive Helping Small Businesses Go Digital
Eligible businesses must spend up to $100,000 a year on digital assets, including cybersecurity systems, websites, cloud computing, or portable payment devices. This boost to small business will equate to an additional 20% deduction on expenses relating to digital investment and will apply to spending from 29 March 2022 until 30 June 2023. Find about more about it in our blog.
Client Install: Securing a Microsoft 365 tenancy
This week David worked with a legal client to secure their Microsoft 365 tenancy after an access breach. After reaching out to FortiTech the company sat with David to discuss their recent breach and work through a plan to secure their Microsoft 365 tenanc, find out what we did in our latest blog.
It's back: The Abbey Festival rides again
It's back with a vengeance! After having to unfortunately cancel for the past 2 years, the Abbey Medieval Festival is back and better than ever.
Queensland Government Business Basics Grants Program
Are you looking to undertake Training and coaching, Website build or upgrades, Professional business advice, Strategic marketing services or Business continuity and succession. The Business Basics Grants program might be able to assist you with funding. Applications open on 4 May.
Tech Tips: Microsoft Bookings
Microsoft Bookings reaches the 5th anniversary of its worldwide release this month and we thought we would celebrate with a spotlight on this little known feature available to subscribers of Microsoft 365. Join us in this blog to find out a little bit more about this great scheduling and bookings tool.
.au direct domain names are here
Do you own a com.au, id.au, org.au or similar Australian domain? Did you know that the Australian Domain Authority (auDA) has
released shorter simpler .au direct domain names – like fortitech.au
Owners of existing Australian domains are able to apply for Priority Status to register its exact match in .au direct during the six-month
period from launch from 24 March.
Find out how you can grab your .au direct domain name in our latest blog.
David Speaks: Cybersecurity with IPA Queensland
David was invited to speak at the Institute of Public Accountants Queensland chapter and provide tips on securing technology for both the attendees and their clients.
Turning computers into vertical gardens
At FortiTech we are helping put old computers to good use, find out how in our latest blog.
Client Install: Executive Home Office
Now that Queensland borders have opened up, one of our clients who serves as a non-executive director on a number of boards as well as running her own successful executive coaching business found themselves travelling interstate more often and was struggling with juggling their existing laptops for trips and then returning to a desktop computer when at home. Find out how we made her life more simple in this blog.
Tech Tips: Setup your own survey or quiz using Microsoft Forms
Microsoft Forms has been around since 2018 but many Office users have never tried it out. Check out our latest blog to pick up some great tips and tricks to make your life easier using Forms.
Out and About: Getting into the swing of things
Superbowl 2022 rolled around this week and David was invited to join in the festivities.
Tech Tips: Top 5 ways to improve your productivity with Microsoft OneNote
MIcrosoft OneNote can help you be more organised and knock your 2022 goals out of the park. Find out about it's useful features in our latest Tech Tips.
Client install: CCTV for a retail showroom
After multiple attempted break-in's our client knew they needed to take action in securing their retail showroom, here is how we helped them.
Top 5 things must haves in a personal Password Manager
Using one of the best password managers is the single best way to boost your online security. There will be no more need to remember dozens of long, complicated passwords. Instead, you'll have just one long, complicated password or even your fingerprint that can unlock all the rest. Find out about the top 5 must haves for personal password manager tools in our blog.
How often should you clean your computer?
We are helping you tackle a technology to-do list that will help you be more productive, organised and secure in 2022.
This time we cover off cleaning your computer and answer just how often you should do it.
Out & About: College of Law 2021 End of Year function
It was a long time between drinks, but we were happy to be back at the College of Law's end of year function.
Noah's gaming PC wish is granted
In early September, the team at FortiTech learned that Noah, the 12-year old son of one of our clients had been diagnosed with Leukaemia. We knew we had to do something to help, find out what it was in our blog.
ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020-21
At the end of every financial year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (or ACSC) releases its annual cyber threat report, and it was no different this year… and that’s what we’re talking about in today's blog.
Australian IT User and Cyber Security Policy template
Looking for a great template to get your business thinking about its technology infrastructure, where it is and how it is protected and prompt you to regularly review these processes? Then look no further, explore our blog and grab yourself a copy of our free IT User and Cyber Security Policy template.
David speaks: The QUT White Hats Society
David spent some time recently chatting with QUT students about becoming a Cyber Security Advisor.
Tech Tips: Microsoft Teams
Next up in our Tech Tips for Microsoft is Teams. Join us as we cover some great collaboration tips to seamlessly keep you in touch with your staff and clients.
Phone scammers dupe couple out of $230,000
You hear about it every day, scammers attempting to fleece innocent Australians out of their hard earned money. Unfortunately, this blog tells the tale of a couple close to retirement age needing to recover over $230,000 of stolen funds.
How to use FortiTech's antispam platform
Did you know that FortiTech clients with subscriptions to our Microsoft 365 Security plan receive exclusive access to our antispam platform? Find out how it works here.
David speaks: BNI Focus
On the 29th of July, David was asked to present at a BNI Focus group meeting in West End (this was pre-lockdown of course!). Find out how it went in our latest blog.
Tech Tips: Microsoft Excel
Next up in our Tech Tips for Microsoft is Excel. Join us as we cover some great time saving tips that are sure to make those number-crunchers happy.
A (Business) Catalyst for change
It’s official. Another glittering star in the Adobe constellation of business tools will soon fall from the night sky. If you’re using the Business Catalyst platform, then you need to take note. Much like the NBN rollout, not moving to another product could leave you in limbo
How often should a business replace their computers?
This week we helped a legal client evaluate their current hardware assets to determine which were candidates for replacement and which might be able to to have a hardware upgrade to extend their usable life. Find out the results in our latest blog.
David speaks: Crunching cyber security numbers with the Institute of Public Accountants
Last night, David had the opportunity to speak in front of the Ipswich chapter of the Institute of Public Accountants on cybersecurity.
Tech Tips: Windows 10
Following on from our Tech Tips focusing on Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, OneDrive for Business we expand our horizons a little and learn more about Windows 10.
Client install: Laptop with dual monitors in a law firm
We are seeing more and more clients switch to laptops as their main work computer due to their portability for working from home when needed, whilst also having the ability to be set up as a standard desktop computer in the office. Our latest install was no exception, with an install of a new laptop with dual monitors for a law client in the CBD.
Out and About: Doggo's and Donuts
David had an unexpected encounter of the furry kind when visiting a client this week. Find out what it was in our latest blog.
Tech Tips: Adding Microsoft 365 email accounts to mobile devices
If you need access to your emails on the go, then installing the Microsoft Outlook app on your mobile phone or tablet is a great solution. The Microsoft Outlook app gives you seamless access to your emails and calendar with a sleek look and feel, find out how to set up your own mailbox or a shared mailbox in this weeks blog.
Client install: Automatic email signatures with CodeTwo for Office 365
CodeTwo is automatic email signature software that integrates with Office 365 to include specific signatures on an email based on groups of users you choose. You can change them based on staff roles, holiday periods, special promotions and more. find out how in our latest blog.
Tech Sup'pawt' update
Our tech sup'paw't interns Boo and Skie have reached their 6 month performance review, find out how it went in this weeks blog.
FortiTech helps bring history to life
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, together with re-enactors, jousters, performers, food vendors and merchants, deliver one of Australia’s premier living history events and this year FortiTech is proud to be a sponsor of the Abbey Medieval Festival. Find out about how we are helping bring history to life in this weeks blog.
Tech Tips: Using Microsoft SharePoint & OneDrive
Last month, we covered a recent client install of SharePoint in conjunction with OneDrive. This month we run through some top tech tips on how to make the most of the file collaboration tool.
Client Install: CCTV as far as the eye can see
Are you looking to protect your premises and also want to check-in live wherever you are? You are not alone, we just completed a CCTV install for a client that is able to do just that, find out how it went in this blog.
How Safe Is Your Technology? Security Vulnerabilities In 2021
Security vulnerabilities aren’t a problem… until they are. Here’s how they work, and how to protect yourself from them.
Client Install: Microsoft SharePoint & OneDrive for Business file sharing
FortiTech recently completed a project implementing SharePoint as a file sharing tool for a migration law firm, allowing them to move off a desktop device they were using as their file server. Find out how the project went in our latest blog.
David Speaks: College of Law Cyber Risk Workshop
David recently participated as part of the panel in an interactive workshop held by The College of Law. The interactive workshop focused on setting up a legal practice and dealing with a cyber-attack. Cyber-crime is still a very real concern for the profession as now, more than ever, practitioners are relying on technology to assist them in the day-to-day operation of their practices – whether in the office or working remotely. You can read more about the tips and highlights for the workshop in this blog.
How to Prevent Business Email Compromise (And Other Things You Should Know About BEC)
With business email compromise, a single email can cost a company millions. Find out how they work… and how to protect your business.
The top 10 things that can go wrong when migrating email from Google to Microsoft 365
One of our recent blogs covered the migration of a clients email from Google to Microsoft 365. Find out the top 10 things that can go wrong when migrating email between platforms in our latest blog.
David Speaks: Security Awareness Training
David recently delivered Security Awareness Training for 2 of our Managed Services Clients. What is Security Awareness Training and how can it help your business? Find out more in our latest blog.....
The most tempting cyber attacks of 2020
2020 brought on a lot of strange things, here is a round up of 3 of the most "tempting" cyber attacks of the year.
Client Install: Migrating from Google to Microsoft 365
We have recently completed some migrations from Google Suite to Microsoft 365 for email and files, find out more about what motivated the moves in our latest blog.
Tech Tips: Microsoft Word
We continue our Tech Tips series this week with some time saving tricks for Microsoft Word.
How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware (The Full Story)
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber threats a business faces. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Meet our new Tech Sup"paw"t interns
Sleeping on the job was in the position description for our new interns and we found the purr-fect candidates.
David speaks: Incident Response and Insurance
In the final Cyber Security presentation to the College of Law's Legalprenuers Lab members for 2020, David covers off Incident Response and Insurance and what to do when you have had a security incident.
Phishing Attacks: How Scammers Reel You In (And What To Do About It)
Phishing is one of the most common cyber crimes you’re likely to face. What is it, and how to deal with it? It’s all in our latest blog.