Cybersecurity and compliance guidance for SMEs: threat protection, endpoint security, NIS2 and GDPR, written by the senior engineers at ICT Shift in Eindhoven.
Smart devices can expose more than data. Check cameras, printers, refrigeration and building controls with practical steps to reduce business disruption.
Your printer, camera and cooling system belong in your security plan Read Post »
Protect access when a phone is lost or an administrator is absent. Build an MFA recovery plan with clear identity checks, owners and tested fallback access.
MFA is switched on. What happens when someone loses their phone? Read Post »
A successful backup is not proof of recovery. Learn what to restore, how to measure downtime and how to check your backups before a real business incident.
Your backup completed. Could you actually restore your business? Read Post »
On October 23, 2024, we performed a scheduled Plesk upgrade to improve server performance, security, and reliability.
The maintenance was completed successfully, and services are fully restored. Please note that older PHP versions (7.3, 7.4, 8.0) will be phased out soon—upgrading to PHP 8.1 or later is strongly recommended to ensure continued compatibility and support.
NOC: Plesk Upgrade 23rd Oct 2024 Read Post »
On March 3, 2021, we carried out emergency maintenance on our Exchange servers to apply critical Microsoft security updates.
The work began at 21:00 CET and was completed overnight with no expected downtime, thanks to our redundant cluster setup. These urgent updates were applied immediately to ensure the highest level of security and reliability for our clients’ communication systems.
NOC: Emergency Exchange server maintenance – 03 March 2021 21:00 CET Read Post »
To protect our customers from a surge in spam, we have temporarily blacklisted the .icu domain extension.
While we prefer targeted measures, the scale of abuse from this TLD requires decisive action.
Legitimate businesses can request whitelisting on a case-by-case basis.
Blocking .icu domains due to spam Read Post »
On March 20, 2020, we will perform scheduled datacenter maintenance to upgrade core infrastructure.
This work includes installing new clustered firewalls and switches, as well as replacing key server components.
The upgrades will enhance performance, security, and prepare for the rollout of our new customer control panel.
NOC: Datacenter maintenance – 20 March 2020 22:00 CET Read Post »
On January 23–24, 2020, we successfully completed scheduled Exchange 2016 updates.
The platform received critical updates, resource upgrades, and cleanup, ensuring faster performance and improved reliability with no downtime thanks to our clustered configuration.
[completed] Exchange 2016 updates Read Post »
Endpoint security is no longer optional — it’s essential.
Weak management exposes businesses to malware, hacktivism, and costly breaches.
Here’s how to strengthen your defenses with clear policies, response plans, and modern tools.
Dangers of Weak Endpoint Security Management Read Post »
Secure Web Gateways (SWGs) have evolved far beyond simple firewalls.
Modern appliances defend against malware, data loss, and advanced web threats.
Here’s how SWGs protect businesses in today’s complex digital landscape.
How SWG Appliances Are Coping With Sophisticated Threats Read Post »
Serious flaws in the Network Time Protocol (NTP) put millions of systems at risk.
Vulnerabilities allow remote code execution and DDoS abuse.
Here’s what you need to know — and how to protect your infrastructure.
Systems Can Be Attacked Via NTP Flaws Read Post »
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor networks for attacks and misuse.
From high‑profile breaches to everyday risks, IDS helps detect threats early.
Here’s why every organization should consider one.
Who Needs an Intrusion Detection System for Network Security Read Post »
