The Apprentice Store

Our Supporter Awards 2024 winners will be receiving their awards next week. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for your continued and very valued support. Find out more about our annual Supporters Awards on our website https://lnkd.in/em5KzXAS

We are pleased to announce that The Apprentice Store has successfully renewed their Cyber Essentials Plus Certification for another 12 months. This continued achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity for our business and our clients. Cyber Essentials Plus ensures robust protection against cyber threats with this embedded in our client services and not just how we run our business. Our renewed certification demonstrates our commitment to the safeguarding of our clients business to give them the peace of mind to focus on what they do best. We are committed to continuously improving our security measures across all our services to try and stay ahead of potential risks and vulnerabilities. Together we can help build a safer digital future. #CyberSecurity #CyberEssentials #CyberEssentialsPlus #wecareaboutyourit

Email is a prominent security attack vector for any business with malicious emails and SPAM being a risk and waste of time for our clients. Our monthly email security statistics show that 25% of the email received by our clients is SPAM with 1% of email being malicious. Top of the malicious list for November was Suspicious URL where suspicious elements have been detected in URLs and pages being accessed. These elements are things like button names, web page titles and JavaScript commands. #cybersecurity #email #keepsafe

IASME are offering a discount on Cyber Essentials certification to charities in October as part of Cyber Essentials Awareness month. https://lnkd.in/eXEDzzX8 If you are a #charity, not currently #cyberessentials certified and are interested in demonstrating your cyber resilience then now is the time to save some money. You have until the end of October to access this discount so time is running out.

Social Enterprise Scotland are kindly showcasing The Apprentice Store with a member spotlight, see https://lnkd.in/eRbwwk4A. We are a member of Social Enterprise Scotland as we want to build confidence on our social enterprise status. We see a real barrier in how we are perceived by other third sector organisations and possible clients due to our operating model so it is great that we have been showcase this week. Check out the Social Enterprise Scotland Buy Social directory for some great opportunities for your business to purchase products/services from a social enterprise.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2024, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, so too do the tactics and capabilities of criminals, making the task of safeguarding digital assets an ever-moving target. A recent study by PSA Certified (https://lnkd.in/dAK5Ck4i) found that 75% of businesses consider security a growing priority in the last 12 months. Why is this? Sign up to receive this Quarter's brand new E-Book completely free of charge. https://lnkd.in/eyKXKSZ6 Our topic this quarter is focusing in on Cyber Security entitled: Future Proofing Cyber Security.

Migrating operations to the cloud is pivotal for a thriving digital transformation. It offers heightened scalability, operational agility, and substantial cost and time savings. Yet, transitioning from on-premises systems to the cloud can be a complex, multi-phase endeavour. Understanding the precise steps for a successful migration is paramount to ensure a seamless transition. In our latest article, we delve into the four key phases of cloud migration, equipping you with the knowledge to kickstart your journey with confidence. Read the full article to unlock the secrets to a successful cloud migration and propel your business toward greater efficiency and innovation. Let's embrace the future together! https://stwb.co/ezprcla #CloudMigration #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

There's been both sadness and celebration over the last few weeks here at The Apprentice Store... Last month we said goodbye to Donald Buchanan our Finance and Administration Assistant who has left us to explore what the bright lights of Aberdeen has to offer. We wish you all the very best Donald! Kev Stevenson joins us as our newest member of the Team as an IT Support Specialist. Kev has technology experience stretching back to 1998. In addition to his vast experience, he keeps exotic pets like tarantulas, scorpions and snakes. Who's looking forward to "Bring Your Pet to Work Day?" 🕷

We are actively recruiting Mentors for the new academic year in the Highlands. Join us for an information session to learn how mentoring is transforming young people’s lives and how you can get involved. During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the MCR Pathways and ask any questions you may have. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDkQYq3R #mcrpathways #mentor #makeadifference