Firewall 101: What every business should know • Blisstech Solutions

Is your firewall quietly doing its job… or quietly letting threats slip through?

Most small business owners never think about it.

It just sits there, working away in the background.

But if your firewall isn’t set up properly, or if it’s using basic, outdated protection, your business could be far more exposed than you realise.

Our small business firewall guide explains how firewalls and web filtering really protect your business (and where most companies go wrong).

Download your free copy now.

← Is your team using AI well? Copilot can tell you Microsoft Edge introduces a new scam protection tool →

Anti-virus programs aren’t enough

Today, many business owners install an antivirus program as their single line of defence and call it a day. However, there are many ways to get into a network that circumvents anti-virus. Hackers are creating malware faster than anti-virus programs can recognise them...

Are you ready for next-gen email security? (YES!)

Sick of spam emails? We have details of a cool new tool to help keep us better protected.

Exciting new formatting tools for Notepad

There’s a quiet update on the way for Notepad that might make a big difference to how you take notes, prep for meetings, or share quick updates with your team. Simple, fast, and now, just a bit smarter…

Phishing – If you’re under pressure to take urgent action – stop and think

Phishing scams are one of the biggest security threats to your business right now and cybercriminals are always coming up with new phishing techniques. A massive 83% of organisations said they suffered successful attacks last year. And with just under a third of...

Do I need Antivirus on a Mac?

Broadly speaking there are two different types of desktop computer users; Windows users and Mac users (sorry Linux users but you are very much in the minority). Microsoft has included a free antivirus solution called Windows Defender for years because they realised...

Tech Tip: How to create a transcript using Word

Welcome to another Blisstech Solutions Tuesday Tech Tip! Are you tired of rewinding and pausing video or audio content just to jot down notes? Say goodbye to that tedious process and hello to a more efficient solution. In this tech tip video, we'll show you how to...

The Grim Reaper hacker attacking businesses without Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials: Why Doing the Basics Well Still Protects Most SMEs

If you read the headlines, cyber security can feel like a losing battle. Ransomware, phishing scams, data breaches, every week brings a new story, and every story seems to end the same way: another business in trouble, another customer base shaken, another bill no one...

How to get faster Wi-Fi in your office and for remote workers

The quickest way to upset your staff is by giving them slow access to the internet. Bad Wi-Fi quickly creates tension in the team and is a real productivity killer. You don’t have to suffer slow Wi-Fi. Here’s our guide to making Wi-Fi faster whether you’re working in...

Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

Our phones are a goldmine of private information. If they’re not as secure your other devices, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security

Describe Image: More good news for accessibility in Windows 11

Ever stare at a chart or image in a document, knowing it matters but not quite understanding it? There’s something new in Windows 11 that’s about to remove that problem. Find out more here.

Is your firewall quietly doing its job… or quietly letting threats slip through?

More Content