Explain It

In this episode, Mark Overton, Softcat’s Information Security Officer, Adrian Richings, Softcat’s SIEM lead and Adam Louca, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for security join host Michael Bird to play out a security incident scenario. Together they follow a path consisting of six steps that demonstrate the best way to deal with a breach or other security incident on your network, explaining the real life stumbling blocks and outlining the best way to prepare for an incident.____Get in Touchhttps://www.softcat.com/Podcast-S1E6https://twitter.com/softcathttps://www.linkedin.com/company/softcat/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Michael Bird finds out how becoming digitally enabled can make a difference to organisations of all sizes, and how to start the digital transformation journey. Sam Routledge, Softcat's CTO and Matt Hunt, Chief Client Officer at mobile app development company, Apadmi, join Michael to share why digital transformation matters now, and they look at a real life case study that reduced and streamlined the way the NHS gathered data. They also outline four simple steps to take in order to best prepare for digital transformation, and the process of shaping and creating a bespoke solution.___Further LinksIntroducing the NHS Donorpath app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQHGDKdM-s&feature=youtu.beGet in Touchhttps://www.softcat.com/Podcast-S1E5https://twitter.com/softcathttps://www.linkedin.com/company/softcat/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Michael Bird talks to Softcat's CTO, Sam Routledge, Tim Jeans, Softcat's Datacentre and Cloud Practice Manager and Paul Petty, Laing O'Rourke's Infrastructure Team Leader about what a hyper-converged infrastructure is and how it's worked for Laing O'Rourke. They discuss the importance of forward planning when looking at your infrastructure options, as well as the practicalities of implementing a hyperconverged infrastructure and the benefits that come with it.____Get in Touchhttps://www.softcat.com/Podcast-S1E4https://twitter.com/softcathttps://www.linkedin.com/company/softcat/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, host Michael Bird is joined by Adam Harding, Softcat's Chief Technologist for end user computing and Jack Lewis, Softcat's Microsoft 365 Technical Architect to discuss just what it takes for a smooth and successful Windows 10 deployment. We look at some of the benefits of Windows 10 along with key steps that are essential to take before, during and after a move to Windows 10. From deployment and provisioning to dealing with legacy apps and user experience, our experts offer some detailed, practical advice and guidance on the best tools to use and how to make sure your users are happy, once Windows 10 is in place. We also look to the future – what's next for Windows 10?____Further ReadingWindows as-a-service: simplified and aligned: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsitpro/2017/07/27/waas-simplified-and-aligned/Overview of Windows AutoPilot: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/deployment/windows-autopilot/windows-10-autopilotTraditional vs. Modern IT: https://www.softcat.com/news/

In this episode host Michael Bird is joined by Adam Louca, Softcat's Chief Technologist for Security, and Darren Thompson, CTO of the EMEA region at Symantec, to look at a hot topic in IT security news: social engineering. We provide an overview of IT and security in the context of social engineering, as cybercrime is maturing, so are cybercriminals and the way they try to access your data. From whaling - targeting a senior level executive - to using techniques that get you to spread malware to your friends - social engineering is prominent in ransomware attacks. Darren talks about how Symantec now employ pscychologists to combine the social science element of these attacks with the social science. Darren and Adam then discuss methods of protection, including simulating real life scenarios, and a back-up plan to implement if your organisation is targeted.__Further readingThe Serious Side of Pranking: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/serious-side-prankingGet in touchhttps://www.softcat.com/Podcast-S1E2ht

In this episode host Michael Bird is joined by Matt Helling, Softcat's Head of Security Sales, and Adam Louca, Softcat's Chief Technologist for Security, to look at a hot topic in IT security news: ransomware. We provide a brief history - how it began with posting cheques to Panama - to its current state today. We also explore the ways ransomware can catch you by bypassing your regular IT security, when you least expect it, particularly when it plays on emotional vulnerabilities. We also offer some ransomware protection suggestions, ways to ensure safe ransomware removal, and how planning ahead is important for network security.__Further readingA brief history of ransomware: https://www.carbonblack.com/2016/09/14/ransomware-rise-brief-history-timeline/Must-know ransomware statistics, 2017: https://blog.barkly.com/ransomware-statistics-2017 Cryptocurrency mining malware now as lucrative as ransomware for hackers: http://www.zdnet.com/article/cryptocurrency-mining-malware-now-as-lucrative-as-ransomwar

Coming soon from Softcat, Explain IT is going to be a show for IT professionals that aims to simplify the complex and often overcomplicated bits of enterprise IT without compromising on detail. Subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're released. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.