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title: Secure Your Business! | Tech Talk August 2024
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In today's hyper-connected world, every business—regardless of size or industry—is a target for cybercriminals...

| View in browser Tech Talk with alltasksIT \| August 2024 We recently developed a “Core Values in Action” app to promote a culture of recognition and appreciation within our organization. The app was created using Microsoft Power Apps, a platform that enables rapid development of custom applications.   Power Apps allowed us to: Design a User-Friendly Interface Automate Notifications Integrate with Existing Systems By leveraging Power Apps, companies can create custom applications that enhance their workplace culture, improve efficiency, and drive employee engagement. See below examples of templates that may benefit you! If you have any specific questions or need further details, please contact our sales team! 1. Awards and Recognition Template: Employees can nominate coworkers and track recognitions through a canvas app, while admins manage the program, configure awards, and approve nominations via a model-driven app. 2. Employee Kudos Template: Employees can send and receive Kudos through a canvas app, and admins can manage badges and user participation via a model-driven app. 3. Onboarding Buddy Template: Employees can register as Buddies, and managers can match them with new hires using a canvas app. Admins manage the program and send automated emails through a model-driven app. 4. Expense Reimbursement Template: Employees submit reimbursement requests with receipts via a canvas app, and admins manage and process these requests through a model-driven app. 5. Hardware Request and Management Template: Employees request new hardware through a canvas app, while admins manage requests and inventory using a model-driven app, with additional AI and Teams integration for approvals. Securing Your Business: The Non-Negotiable Steps for Modern Enterprises   In today's hyper-connected world, every business—regardless of size or industry—is a target for cybercriminals. The stakes are higher than ever. If you're not actively managing security within your organisation, directly or through a service provider, you risk being negligent. As a company owner, you could be personally liable. Your business can be fined, and so can you. For IT managers, this article provides the tools to educate your business leaders about the risks of inaction.   By Mark Boyd Published Aug 16 2024 Continue Reading Entra ID Feature Update   Features that you not only have to know, but futures that will make your job so much easier.   Watch Video 2024 Huntress Threat Report   From exploiting trusted tools to fly under the radar, to crossing lines and targeting vital industries like healthcare, their actions prove that nothing is off the table. Read Report The Risks You Take Not Training Your Staff   Consequences could be financially damaging. Watch Video New Microsoft Entra Suite   See how to reduce security gaps, block lateral attacks, and replace legacy VPNs, ensuring efficient and secure access to necessary resources. Read More Tech Shoutout! We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Woolley has successfully completed the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification from Microsoft! This achievement highlights their dedication and commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in cloud computing.   Well done, Matthew! Your hard work and perseverance are truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work! Fun fact about you? I was born and raised in Country Victoria - Moved to Queensland age 15   Favourite thing to do in your off time? Spend time with my 2 children, completing escape rooms,  gaming Introducing Daniel Bomm   What is your current role at alltasksIT? Service Desk Engineer   What is your favourite thing about your job? Engaging with Customers to build great core relationships and ensure business continuity for them. 😊   Any special skills? Escape Rooms   Favourite piece of tech and why? I am very interested in the AI Space - Both on a standpoint of it frightens me and i can also see some of the incredible power of the tool. If used correctly this can provide incredible improvements in searching capabilities and refinement of documentation The EU AI Act is finally here   For such a rapidly evolving technology, Europe was taking its time finalizing the legislative framework regulating AI systems... Read all about IT Microsoft’s Designer app arrives on iOS and Android with AI editing and creation   Microsoft Designer lets you use templates to create custom images, stickers, greeting cards, invitations, and more. Read all about IT Samsung to enable cyber safety features by default amid malicious app crackdown   A mobile phone giant has revealed its latest move on cyber security as experts raise alarm bells over a rise in malware attacks. Read all about IT Researchers Develop Microrobots Capable Of Removing Microplastics And Bacteria From Water   Scientists have engineered microrobots with the ability to extract microplastics and bacteria from water...  Read all about IT alltasksIT, 566 Somerville Road, Sunshine West, VIC 3020, Australia, 1300 782 192 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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