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❗ Do you have a Fortinet / FortiGate Firewall? This exploit is being attacked frequently at the moment by cyber criminals, so make sure you're fully patched and up to date ASAP. Read more from the NCSC here: https://lnkd.in/e8YeUZ5d #Cyber #CyberSecurity #News

💻 October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so in our latest newsletter we include useful resources on achieving Cyber Essentials, and the key areas charity leaders should focus on to improve cyber security. You can also benefit from free cyber and data protection consultations with one of our subject matter experts. Read the full issue here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2wZG96x #Cyber #CyberSecurity #Data #CyberEssentials #Newsletter #Charity

🔒 In today’s digital age, cyber security is more crucial than ever, especially for charities that may be seen as easy targets by cyber criminals. We share the top five areas charity leaders should prioritise to safeguard their organisation’s digital assets 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_V7J-7c #Cyber #Security #CyberSecurity #Blog #Charity #NonProfit

I’m really pleased to be launching the results of our first ever Hospice UK tech maturity survey, helping to understand how hospices are doing around tech and digital. This *free* event in Manchester on 6th November is for Tech Leaders at Hospice UK member organisations only. Hope you can join us 😊 Big thanks to Total Enterprise Solutions and Smartdesc - charity IT specialists for supporting this.

🚀 Did you know that the British Heart Foundation is already using Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve efficiency and productivity? By streamlining workflows and reducing manual tasks, Microsoft's AI solution is empowering BHF to innovate. Watch the case study here: http://bit.ly/42qVrDP Microsoft #Microsoft365 #Copilot #AI #Technology #Innovation #Charity

🌍 On this World Mental Health Day, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Smartdesc Charity of the Year initiative. We have chosen Mind - the mental health charity, as we celebrate 10 years of partnership. 🧠 2 million people are currently stuck on waiting lists for NHS mental health services. Many will reach crisis point. We're supporting Mind to help make sure there’s no mind left behind. ⛰️ We will be fundraising for Mind throughout the coming year, culminating in a challenge event where Smartdesc staff will climb Mount Olympus, which is 3000m tall! 💙 We are proud to be supporting Mind on their mission to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Keep an eye out for our fundraising page! #WorldMentalHealthDay #NoMindLeftBehind #Mind #Fundraising #Charity

Join us for the Charity Leaders Winter Social! Are you a technology leader in the nonprofit sector? Don't miss out on an evening of networking and insights at the Charity Leaders Winter Social, hosted by Smartdesc - charity IT specialists and Microsoft for Nonprofits 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Microsoft Experience Centre, 253-259 Regent Street, London, England W1B 2ER Connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, discover the latest Microsoft solutions, and learn from the Refugee Council on how they're transforming their IT infrastructure to better achieve their mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to share experiences, gain insights, and collaborate with other leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2hErshN #Nonprofits #TechForGood #MicrosoftNonprofits #CharityLeaders

🌟 Delighted to be at Charity Digital's AI Summit today, where our Technical Director Adam Monnery kicked off with a session on how charities are leveraging the next generation of AI technology, with experts from the RNIB and The Felix Project. #AI #Technology #Charity #CharityDigital Microsoft for Nonprofits

Smartdesc - charity IT specialists is hosting a winter social for charity leaders on 7 November in London - to find out more and book your place: https://lnkd.in/eqSUhN_c