INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Going back to the office? It’s time to check your I.T. I
f you decide that you DO want to return to the office, there are some things that you need to check regarding your I.T. systems. Matt Dunn from Labyrinth Technology, IT support specialists based in The City, outlines 5 key points that will ensure your I.T. is “good to go”.
CLEAN IT Some of your devices may not have been used for several months, and by devices we mean desktops, firewalls and the like. So the first thing to do is definitely make sure that fans, air intakes, cabling, sockets etc are working. TEST IT The last thing you need to find on the morning your staff return is that 50% of the IT doesn’t work. So schedule a test day when someone is going to go in and make sure that your people aren’t going to be sitting around due to a broken screen, keyboard etc.
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PATCH IT A “patch” is something software vendors release in response to a bug, an error, or security threat. Install all recommended patches to your operating system, software programs and firewalls as soon as you can to make sure your systems are protected. BACK IT UP Some businesses closed the door in March 2020 and haven’t been back since. So who knows what could happen! Our advice is to make a back up at the start and do it regularly afterwards until you are happy that you are “ready for business”. SECURE IT If people are carrying laptops in and out of the office, make sure they are secure and encrypted. If desk sharing is to be a feature, procedures for password security and users logging on/off from devices must be made clear. ■
Matt Dunn
Business Support Director Labyrinth Technology Ltd
