Dial A Geek | B Corp™

Deep fakes, a blend of “deep learning” and “fake”, are more than just buzzwords. As AI technology progresses, businesses face significant risks as cybercriminals exploit deep fakes for fraud, reputation damage, and more. But what exactly are deep fakes, and how can they impact your business? #MSP #AI #DeepFakes #Cybersecurity #Compliance #Cybercrime #Technology https://lnkd.in/ecnWj3CB

Did you know that October is a Cyber Security Awareness Month? To celebrate it and highlight the importance of cyber security, we're offering free cyber security audits to any businesses that contact us in October and November! Get in touch for a no commitment, free audit of your systems, including expert advice on how to further protect your business (if needed, of course - we know some of you are already very security-aware 😊 ). Send office@dialageek.co.uk an email with a subject line 'Free cyber security audit' or just give us a call on 0117 369 4335. #MSP #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #Compliance #ITSupport #Bristol https://lnkd.in/eBdbBP7M

Eighteen years ago, I started Dial A Geek | B Corp™ as a solo founder with no employees. It has been a journey full of twists and turns, but I'm proud to say we're recognised as one of the leading companies in the industry. These are some of the key milestones of the business. 🚀 Hiring Our First Employee: Moving from a one-person operation to building a team was a significant change. 🏢 Office Transition: From the home office to a professional workspace - moving away from the distractions of home (like kids on the trampoline!) allowed us to focus and expand. ✈ Going on my first holiday since starting the Dial A Geek - knowing the business was taken care of by my amazing staff. 🔒 Cyber security focus: diving deeper into cyber security has transformed how we serve and protect our clients. 🛡 Becoming an Assured Cyber Provider in association with National Cyber Security Centre. Thanks to Yusra S. we are now recommended as one of the top UK cyber security compliance providers! 🌍 Achieving B Corp Status: Led by the excellent Nina Sawicka, we've embedded sustainable and ethical practices into our core, making us a better company for our community and the planet. These are just a few moments that have shaped us into the company we are today. Join us in celebrating and reading about the lessons we've learned. Here's to many more years ahead. What are some of the key milestones in your business? #BusinessAnniversary #CyberSecurity #SustainableBusiness

Another lovely testimonial, this one from Libby Davis from Matter. Thank you so much for your kind words! Matter. are an amazing purpose-driven company that we are very proud to be supporting on the IT side of things. Find our more about their mission here: https://matter.industries/ #Tech #MSP #Testimonial #ManagedIT #BCorp #CleanTech

A bit of political tech news: After the UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than half a century, we wonder what will happen to the .io ccTLD (country code top-level domain, the equivalent of .uk, .de, or .fr). #Tech #Domains #ChagosIslands #Politics #News #MSP https://lnkd.in/eUw4HGDH

When choosing your organisation’s technology support provider, it’s essential to understand the difference between IT support and managed services. While both are vital for maintaining a healthy IT infrastructure, they offer different approaches and benefits. Spoiler alert: managed services are the one if you're serious about your cyber security. #MSP #CyberSecurity #ITSupport #Bristol #Technology #Compliance https://lnkd.in/eVnjeU7w

If you're looking for award-winning IT Services and cyber security compliance from a Bristol-based B Corp - look no further! Give us a call today on 0117 369 4335 or book a meeting via our website: www.dialageek.co.uk Massive thanks to Daniel Leonard from Carbometrics for his kind words. #MSP #cybersecurity #compliance #ITSupport #Bristol

Think your company is too small to be a target for hackers? Think again. This scenario is all too common. A highly educated company believed it could manage its IT services in-house until its main account was breached just two months later. The consequences were severe: not just spam emails, but invoice frauds were being sent from their account. The hackers had studied their clients, suppliers, and cash flow, patiently waiting for the right moment. When the company realised the breach, the hackers deleted everything. Fortunately, a stroke of luck saved the company. They had purchased a Microsoft 365 backup from Dial A Geek | B Corp™, which allowed them to restore their entire system. This incident was a wake-up call, highlighting the true value of managed IT services and the potential catastrophe that can occur without them. I’m not here to scare you—this isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness. It’s about being proactive rather than reactive. It’s about recognising the critical importance of managed IT services in today’s digital landscape. Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Please feel free to reach out if you need advice or want to discuss how to protect your business. #CyberSecurity #ManagedITServices #BusinessProtection 

Last Friday we celebrated 18 years in business with a little birthday party! We had cake (no candles), followed by bowling and dinner. Check out the action shot of Gildas Jones cutting the cake before deciding that it's best for everyone involved if Nina Sawicka takes over 😂 Thanks to Bodkin Bakes for their delicious lavender and blackberry cake! Interesting idea: we booked two bowling lanes, only used left hand on the left lane, only used right hand on the right lane. After all of us proclaiming we were right-handed, everyone (apart from Syed Rahman, who is a true right-handed bowler) ended up doing better with their left hand. Sam Knight won both lanes! We had dinner at Mowgli Street Food - delicious Indian small plates and yummy cocktails and mocktails. We're only sad we didn't get to sit in their cool swing seats! Overall, it was a lovely birthday celebration because we had the best team to celebrate with 😍 #MSP #birthdaypost #GeekStuff #cybersecurity

Hackers are constantly on the lookout for easy targets, and endpoints—like laptops, desktops, and mobile devices—are prime candidates. As your organisation grows, protecting these vulnerable access points becomes even more challenging. But where do you begin? Here are nine expert tips to help you strengthen your endpoint security and safeguard your business. #BusinessIT #MSP #ManagedServices #cybersecurity #compliance #endpointsecurity https://lnkd.in/eD8BTU2E