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Proudly supporting businesses, schools and charities across Devon and the South West since 1999 BCNS helps organisations stay secure, productive and connected with managed IT support, cyber security and Microsoft 365 expertise. Proudly supporting businesses, schools and charities across Devon and the South West since 1999. Established in 1999, BCNS provides trusted IT support and technology solutions to organisations throughout Devon, the South West and across the UK. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and deliver technology that supports growth, productivity and resilience. Our services include:

• Managed IT Support
• Cyber Security Services
• Microsoft 365 Solutions
• Cloud Services
• Business Broadband & Connectivity
• VoIP & Unified Communications
• Network Infrastructure & Wi-Fi
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• IT Consultancy & Strategic Planning
• IT Services for Schools, Colleges and Charities

Our proactive approach helps organisations reduce risk, improve efficiency, and make informed technology decisions. Whether you need day-to-day IT support, stronger cyber security, Microsoft 365 expertise or advice on future technology investments, our experienced team is here to help. Based in South Brent, Devon, we are proud to build long-term relationships through responsive support, practical advice and clear communication.

📞 01752 547150
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🌐 www.bcns.co.uk

Find out how BCNS can help keep your organisation secure, productive and connected.

Day 20: your October checklist.That's a wrap on Cyber Security Awareness Month. If you've followed along, here's what to...
30/10/2026

Day 20: your October checklist.

That's a wrap on Cyber Security Awareness Month. If you've followed along, here's what to check:

✅ MFA switched on everywhere, using an authenticator app rather than text messages
✅ Backups tested by restoring a file
✅ Administrator access reviewed
✅ Devices updated and protected
✅ Access removed for anyone who has left
✅ Staff know how to report a problem, without blame

Not sure how many you can tick? Book a free consultation with BCNS and we'll check them with you: https://bcns.co.uk/free-consultation/

Thanks for following along this month.

Day 19: myth-busting. "We're too small to be a target."The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 46% of s...
29/10/2026

Day 19: myth-busting. "We're too small to be a target."

The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 46% of small businesses and 42% of micro businesses identified a breach or attack in the last 12 months.

Most attacks aren't personal. They're automated, scanning for weak passwords, missing updates and unprotected accounts. Smaller organisations and schools are often easier to get into simply because they don't have dedicated IT staff.

The good news: the basics we've covered this month stop a large share of everyday attacks.

Not sure where you stand? A quick review will tell you. Get in touch.

Day 18: "I think I clicked something..."It happens to everyone eventually. What matters is what happens next.The UK Gove...
28/10/2026

Day 18: "I think I clicked something..."

It happens to everyone eventually. What matters is what happens next.

The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 75% of UK businesses have no formal plan for responding to a cyber incident.

The most important step is the simplest: tell someone straight away. Staff who expect to be blamed tend to keep quiet, and that gives an attacker time.

The first ten minutes:

1️⃣ Disconnect from Wi-Fi or the network
2️⃣ Change your password from a different device
3️⃣ Call your IT support straight away

Speak up early. No blame. BCNS clients can call our helpdesk for help at any point.

Day 17: separate staff, pupil and guest Wi-Fi.The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 32% of UK primary...
27/10/2026

Day 17: separate staff, pupil and guest Wi-Fi.

The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 32% of UK primary schools don't have separate Wi-Fi networks for staff and visitors.

On one shared network, a problem on a visitor's phone or a pupil's device can reach staff laptops, admin systems and stored data.

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ Keep staff, pupil and guest networks apart
2️⃣ Change default router and Wi-Fi passwords
3️⃣ Monitor your network for unusual activity

The right access for the right people. BCNS sets up and monitors networks for schools and businesses across Devon.

Day 11: which AI tools is your team using?"Shadow AI" is when staff use AI tools at work without the organisation knowin...
26/10/2026

Day 11: which AI tools is your team using?

"Shadow AI" is when staff use AI tools at work without the organisation knowing, often pasting in documents, emails or spreadsheets to summarise or rewrite them.

It's usually well meant. But free AI tools may store what's typed into them, and you can't protect data you don't know is being shared.

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ Ask your team which AI tools they use, without blame
2️⃣ Agree which tools are approved
3️⃣ Set clear rules on what can and can't be shared

AI can save hours. Get the benefits, safely.

Day 16: could you still get in tomorrow?If the person who set up your IT left tomorrow, would you know who controls your...
26/10/2026

Day 16: could you still get in tomorrow?

If the person who set up your IT left tomorrow, would you know who controls your website domain, your Microsoft 365 account and your account recovery details?

It's a common problem. Organisations get locked out of their own systems because everything was set up in one person's name: a former employee, an old IT supplier, or a family member who "did the computers".

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ List who controls your domain and Microsoft 365
2️⃣ Make sure more than one trusted person has access
3️⃣ Keep it documented somewhere safe

Know who holds the keys. BCNS helps clients document this as part of keeping their IT in good order.

Day 10: who has the master keys?The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 27% of UK businesses don't rest...
16/10/2026

Day 10: who has the master keys?

The UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found 27% of UK businesses don't restrict who has administrator rights.

Admin accounts can change settings, install software and reach everything. If one is compromised, your whole system is exposed, which is exactly why attackers go looking for them.

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ List everyone with administrator rights
2️⃣ Remove access to people who no longer need admin rights
3️⃣ Use separate admin accounts for admin tasks, not for everyday email and browsing

Fewer keys. Fewer risks.

Day 9: can you actually restore your backup?Most organisations have backups. But having a backup isn't the same as being...
15/10/2026

Day 9: can you actually restore your backup?

Most organisations have backups. But having a backup isn't the same as being able to get your data back when it matters.

Backups can fail quietly: a job stops running, a folder gets missed, or the backup sits on the same system that's just been hit by ransomware. Often you only find out on the day you need it.

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ Check your backups run every day
2️⃣ Test restoring a file regularly, not just once
3️⃣ Keep a copy separate from your main systems

A backup you've never tested is a hope, not a plan.

Day 8: stop pressing "remind me later".Software updates aren't just new features. Many fix security holes, and once a fi...
14/10/2026

Day 8: stop pressing "remind me later".

Software updates aren't just new features. Many fix security holes, and once a fix is released, the weakness it closes becomes public knowledge. Devices that put off updates, or no longer receive them, become an easy way in.

Three things to do today:

1️⃣ Install updates promptly on every device, including phones and tablets
2️⃣ Check anti-virus is running and up to date
3️⃣ Replace devices that no longer get security updates

As part of our managed services, BCNS keeps updates and anti-virus running in the background, so you don't have to remember.

Day 7: changed bank details? Call first.UK Finance figures show £41.3 million was lost to invoice and mandate scams in 2...
13/10/2026

Day 7: changed bank details? Call first.

UK Finance figures show £41.3 million was lost to invoice and mandate scams in 2025, across 2,305 cases. That's around £18,000 per case on average.

The scam is simple. An email arrives from a supplier you know, saying their bank details have changed. Sometimes it's a lookalike address; sometimes the supplier's real email account has been hacked or spoofed. Either way, the next payment goes to the criminals.

Three things to put in place today:

1️⃣ Never trust new bank details sent by email alone
2️⃣ Call the supplier on a number you already have, not one in the email
3️⃣ Agree a two-person check for any change to payment details

A two-minute call can save thousands.

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