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What Is CAF? Understanding the CAF Framework and Why Your IT Provider Needs to Be CAF Regulated
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you need to know about the CAF framework – and more importantly, why it matters when choosing your IT support provider. The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)  is changing how managed service providers (IT Companies) operate in the UK. If you’re working with an IT company that hasn’t mentioned CAF, you might be taking a bigger risk than you realise. What Is the CAF framework? CAF Meaning Explained CAF  stands for Cyber Assessment Framework

Andy Price
8 min read
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Your IT Kickstart: 30 Days to Experience the Initial IT Difference
Managed IT Services in Lichfield Choosing a new IT support company in the West Midlands is a big decision. We get it. You’re trusting someone with the technology that keeps your business running, your data secure, and your team productive. That’s why we created our IT Kickstarter offer. 30 days free What You Get: Three Core Services, Free for 30 Days When you start with Initial IT, we give you full access to our three core service areas completely free for your first month

Andy Price
4 min read
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Are Your Employees Your Security’s Weakest Link?
Let me ask you something. Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. It's second nature. But imagine this:...

Andy Price
2 min read
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What is Managed Cyber Security?
Understanding Managed Cyber Security In today’s digital-first world, cyber threats are constantly evolving, and small and medium-sized...

Andy Price
4 min read
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: A Simple 10-Step Checklist to Stay Protected
Why Small Businesses Are a Prime Target for Cyberattacks Many small business owners believe that cybercriminals only go after big...

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4 min read
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Phishing Just Got Smarter – Are You Ready?
Phishing has long been one of the biggest cybersecurity threats to businesses, but cybercriminals are evolving their tactics. No longer...

Andy Price
6 min read
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How to Spot Hidden Malware on Your Devices
Malware can lurk undetected on your device, silently stealing data, slowing performance, or even hijacking your system. Cyber criminals...

Andy Price
4 min read
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A Guide to Secure File Storage and Transfers
In an era where cyber threats are on the rise, protecting your sensitive files is more important than ever. Whether you're storing...

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4 min read
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Is Your Business a Cyber Target? How to Stay Off Hackers’ Radars
Why Small Businesses Are Prime Cyber Targets Many business owners assume that cybercriminals only go after large corporations , but that...

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3 min read
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Why Initial IT’s Security Awareness Training Is Essential for Your Business
Cybersecurity isn’t just about having the right tools—it’s about empowering your team to act as the first line of defence against...

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3 min read
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses and Owners
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are everywhere. While large corporations often make the headlines for data breaches, small...

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4 min read
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How We Keep Your Microsoft 365 Secure
You rely on Microsoft 365 every day. But have you ever wondered how secure it really is? At Initial IT, we understand that protecting...

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2 min read
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Best Practices for Secure Data Backup
Introduction In our digital world, data is everything—from cherished family photos to crucial business documents. Losing that data can be...

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2 min read
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Can Password Managers Be Hacked?
Introduction Password managers are widely used tools that simplify our digital lives by securely storing and organising our credentials....

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2 min read
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What is Encryption, and Why Does Your Business Need It?
Introduction In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever. Encryption is a powerful tool for...

Andy Price
2 min read
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5 Common Cyber Threats in 2025 (and How to Avoid Them)
Cyber threats are evolving, and in 2025, staying ahead of cybercriminals is more important than ever. At Initial IT, we’re all about...

Andy Price
3 min read
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DKIM, DMARC, and SPF: Essential Email Protocols
The Importance of DMARC: Why Your Business Needs It In today’s digital-first world, email remains the backbone of business communication....

Andy Price
4 min read
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Why Every Small Businesses Should Achieve and Maintain Cyber Essentials
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are more prevalent than ever. For small businesses, the challenge of keeping sensitive data...

Andy Price
3 min read
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What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Why Does It Matter?
Let’s face it—online security isn’t optional anymore; it’s essential. Cybercriminals are always on the lookout, targeting not just large...

Andy Price
2 min read
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Cybersecurity in Lichfield: Protect Your Business from Evolving Threats
In today’s digital age, businesses in Lichfield are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. From phishing scams to ransomware attacks,...
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3 min read
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