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🎄 Christmas Riddle Time! 🎄 I keep your work online, So your systems run just fine. When Santa’s sleigh is in the sky, I’m still here to help—don’t be shy. What am I? Answer: Peak Network Solutions! As 2024 draws near, we want to thank everyone for your trust and support this year. We’re grateful to be your IT partner and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! 🎅 We’re here for you all through the festive season—because IT emergencies don’t take holidays, and neither do we. If in doubt just email our helpdesk team - helpdesk@peaknetworks.co.uk Stay safe, stay connected, and see you in the New Year! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #PeakNetworkSolutions

🚀 Kicking Off a Cybersecurity Journey in London 🔒 This week, Peak Networks took a major step in safeguarding one of our valued clients in London by installing a high-security WatchGuard firewall, marking the start of their cybersecurity journey! 🛡️ By partnering with Peak, our client is already benefiting from enhanced protection against cyber threats, increased network performance, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing their business is secure. 💼✅ At Peak Networks, we’re proud to provide tailored solutions that empower businesses to thrive in today’s digital landscape. 🌐 Let’s build a safer, smarter future together! #CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #Firewall #LondonBusiness #TechSolutions #Watchguard #PartnerWithPeak #PeakPerformance

Does your current MSP provide this as a standard ....... we do!

🚨 Stay Secure, Stay Ahead! 🚨 At Peak Networks, we believe cybersecurity is not an option—it’s a necessity. That’s why we provide internal vulnerability scanning as a standard for all our customers. ✅ 🔍 Regular scans ensure your systems are safe from threats lurking within, giving you peace of mind and letting you focus on growing your business. 💼 We’re not just keeping up with industry standards—we’re leading the way in MSP services, delivering the proactive protection your business deserves. 🚀 💡 Let’s build a stronger, safer digital future—together. #CyberSecurity 🔒 #Innovation 🚀 #MSPExcellence 🏆 #PeakNetworks 🌟 #VulnerabilityScanning 🛡️ #TechLeadership 💻

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we have officially achieved our Cyber Essentials certification! 🛡️💻 This milestone highlights our commitment to keeping our systems, data, and customers safe from cyber threats. But we’re not stopping here! 🚀 We’re working hard towards achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification before the end of the year. 💪✨ A big THANK YOU to our team for their dedication and to our partners for their continued support. Together, we’re building a safer and more secure digital future! 🙌🔒 #CyberEssentials #CyberSecurity #Innovation #Teamwork #CyberEssentialsPlus #DigitalSafety

At Peak Networks, we make getting Cyber Essentials (CE+) easy and affordable with a monthly payment option. 💳✨ ✅ Protects against 99% of common cyber threats 🚫🐱💻 ✅ Builds trust with clients 🤝 ✅ No tech jargon – we handle everything! 🧘♂️ 💬 Let’s get your business certified today. 🚀 #CyberEssentials #CyberSecurity #PeakNetworks

🔐 DMARC: The Superhero of Email Security 🦸♂️💌 This is the third chapter in our Email Security Series, helping you understand how to protect your digital world! 🌐✨ Ever wonder why spam and phishing emails sometimes look like they’re from legit companies? 😱 That’s where DMARC steps in like a digital bodyguard! 💪✨ 👉 What is DMARC? DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (yeah, a mouthful 🤯). But here’s the deal: It’s a system that makes sure emails claiming to be from your domain are actually from you! ✅ 📩 Why should you care? • Stops cybercriminals from sending fake emails from your address 🛑🎣 • Protects your brand’s reputation 💼✨ • Keeps your emails out of spam folders 🚀📬 ⚙️ How does it work? 1️⃣ DMARC checks if the email sender is legit using SPF and DKIM (your email’s secret handshakes 🤝📜). 2️⃣ If the sender fails, DMARC says, “🚨 Nope! Not today!” and blocks the fake email. 3️⃣ You also get reports to see who’s trying to impersonate you. 🕵️♀️📊 🔑 Key takeaway: If you own a domain and send emails, you NEED DMARC. It’s like locking your front door in the digital world. 🏡🔒 Want to check your email security? 🕵️♂️💻 Peak Networks has introduced a FREE tool to scan your email setup: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8r2pN7E If you need help understanding the results, don't hesitate to get in touch! hello@peaknetworks.co.uk - 01925500535 #CyberSecurity #DMARC #EmailSecurity #ProtectYourBrand #Phishing #TechTips #PeakNetworks

🚀 Understanding DKIM Records (For Absolute Beginners) 🚀 Welcome back to our email security series! 🔒 What’s DKIM and why it’s mega important? DKIM stands for DomainKeys Identified Mail. It’s a security feature for your emails that helps ensure they’re really coming from you (and not some spammy imposter)! 💌 How It Works: Imagine every email you send has a unique signature - like a digital fingerprint. This signature is added to your email by DKIM and verified by the recipient’s email provider. If it checks out, your email looks legit! 🛠 The Techy Part (But Stay With Me!): 1. DKIM Record: This is like a tiny piece of code added to your domain’s DNS settings (think of it like the phone book of the internet). 2. Public Key: DKIM records contain this key. When you send an email, your server uses a private key to create a digital signature. The recipient’s server then uses your public key to confirm that signature and trust the email! 🔑 Why It Matters Having DKIM set up protects your domain from being used in phishing attacks and helps your emails land in the inbox rather than the spam folder! Plus, it shows that you care about email security 📧 💡 Takeaway: DKIM = Trustworthy emails ✅ If you’re not sure if your domain has DKIM, check with us completely free today! - your emails (and recipients) will thank you! 🙌 #EmailSecurity #DKIM #Cybersecurity #EmailMarketing

👋 Welcome back to the next post in our email security series! Today, we’re diving into the world of acronyms and focusing on SPF (Sender Policy Framework). So, what is SPF, and why does it matter? 🤔 🔐 Why is SPF Important? Setting up SPF correctly is a crucial first step in email security. 🌐 It helps protect your domain and your recipients from phishing attacks and email spoofing by ensuring only trusted servers can send emails on your behalf. 🔍 What is SPF? SPF is a DNS record added to your domain’s DNS settings, telling the world which servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. Think of it as a “safe sender” list for your emails! 📬 If someone tries to impersonate your domain from an unauthorized server, SPF helps recipients know that these emails are suspicious or should be rejected. 🚫 📂 Where is SPF stored? The SPF record is published in your domain’s DNS (Domain Name System), which acts as a “public directory” for your domain. When an email is sent, the recipient’s email server can check your SPF record to verify if the email truly came from you. 📝 Standard SPF Format A standard SPF record for Office 365, for example, might look like this: v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all 🔑 Key Things to Note • Make sure your record ends with -all instead of ~all. ⚠️ Using ~ allows unauthorized emails to slip through as “valid,” which defeats the purpose of SPF. • If you use other services (like Mailchimp), you’ll need to add them to your SPF record. For example: v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:mandrillapp.com -all ✨ Need help? You can easily check your SPF records online. But if you’d like guidance, feel free to reach out — We are here to help you get it right! #EmailSecurity #SPFRecord #EmailSafety #CyberSecurity #DNS #DomainSecurity #ITSecurity

🔒 Demystifying Email Security 🔒 Email security is a crucial pillar in your IT security framework. 🛡️ Research from Stanford University reveals that 88% of all hacks and incidents are due to users unintentionally clicking or engaging with something they shouldn’t. 😬 📧 Email leads this category! Whether it’s: • Clicking a fake “password reset” link 🔗 • Accepting a phony LinkedIn connection request 📩 (no, Bill Gates isn’t reaching out 😉) These actions can lead to malicious sites designed to steal your credentials or even automatically download viruses to your device. 🦠 🔑 Keeping users from falling for these sophisticated scams is vital to safeguarding your company’s IT. Over the next week, We will be sharing a series of quick tips to help you: • Boost your own email security 🛡️ • Increase your email deliverability 📈 • Protect your brand 🏢 Stay tuned for upcoming posts and videos! 👀 #EmailSecurity #CyberSecurityAwareness #ITSecurity #DataProtection #PhishingPrevention #CyberThreats #UserEducation #OnlineSafety #DigitalSecurity #ProtectYourBrand #SecurityTips #SafeEmailPractices #LinkedInTips #EmailSafety