Immediate Actions to Take Confirm the Breach: Quickly verify whether a breach has occurred. Early confirmation allows for faster containment and response. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne. Containment: Act swiftly to limit the scope of the breach by isolating affected systems and preventing further data compromise....

Immediate Actions to Take Ensure Safety First: Prioritise the safety of all personnel. Confirm that everyone is accounted for and safe before proceeding with recovery efforts. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne. Assess the Damage: Conduct a thorough assessment of the affected site to understand the extent of the...

What To Do Right Now Contact your MSP immediately: Your first course of action should be to find out what has happened, how it impacts you, and the steps they are taking to address the situation. You should also request clear updates on their response plan and the expected timeline for recovery. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch...

What Should You Do If Your MSP Is Attacked? Discovering that your MSP has been hit by a cyber attack can be overwhelming. However, acting quickly and decisively can protect your business and minimise disruption. Whether ransomware, a data breach, or another type of cyber event is involved, your first steps are critical.

What you need to know If you’ve been attacked, here are the most important things to keep in mind: Speed is critical: When ransomware strikes, the speed of your response is crucial to limit damage and recover your systems. Recovery is possible: It’s important to recognise that recovery is achievable with the right support. Many businesses have successfully restored their systems and data...

You are required to provide reactive and pro-active technical support services and incident management for the following types of work: This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne. Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks Installation and configuration of systems Diagnosing faults on both hardware and software Solving...

You don’t need to have all the requirements below but experience of IT Support (not necessarily commercial) and an enthusiasm for the industry is a must. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne. Experience of monitoring and maintaining systems and networks Experience with Installation and configuration of systems Experience of...

Cost control in a tight market With the many sectors facing increased competition and tightening margins, keeping costs in check without compromising service quality is critical. Our solutions help streamline your operations and control technology costs, allowing you to focus on what you’re good at – supporting your clients. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca,...

Data security and compliance With ever-changing regulations, staying compliant can feel like navigating a moving target. Ensuring you meet industry standards while keeping up with client demands can add significant resource and stress to your daily operations. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne. At Orca, it’s our...

Talent acquisition and retention Attracting skilled accountants in a market with ever-increasing competition can be tough. Retaining those staff, even more difficult, with professionals seeking more flexibility and development opportunities in an increasingly digital work environment. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca, who are now the Chorley branch of FluidOne.