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Password managers for teams
Shared spreadsheets and reused passwords are a top risk. A team password manager makes strong, unique passwords practical.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Building role-based access control into business software
Roles, permissions and server-side checks keep users to the data and actions their job requires.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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AI video analytics: fewer false alarms, faster reviews
AI analytics turn CCTV from a recording system into an alerting system — detecting people and vehicles, not moving shadows.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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Fire suppression for server rooms explained
Early detection and clean-agent suppression protect equipment better than water — but design, sealing and safety matter.
By Vicky Ogola 1 min
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Two-factor authentication by SMS: strengths and limits
SMS codes are far better than passwords alone, but authenticator apps and passkeys are stronger. Know when each fits.
By Micah Ondiwa 1 min
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CCTV storage: how long and how much
Retention period, resolution, frame rate, compression and recording mode determine storage needs. Calculate before buying.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Endpoint protection beyond antivirus
Modern endpoint protection detects suspicious behaviour, not just known malware — and needs someone watching the alerts.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Mobile device management for company phones
Configure, secure and wipe company phones and tablets centrally — without intruding on personal use.
By David Otieno 1 min
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IT policy essentials
Acceptable use, passwords, devices, data handling and incident reporting — the short policies every organisation should have.
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min
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Physical security audit checklist
Walk the site with a checklist covering perimeter, entrances, sensitive rooms, cameras and procedures.
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min
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Securing IoT devices on the network
Cameras, sensors and smart devices are often the weakest devices on a network. Isolate, update and monitor them.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Hardening a new Windows workstation
A checklist to make a new computer secure before it reaches the user — updates, encryption, accounts and protection.
By Inara Crest Engineering 1 min
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