Download and install the Remote Desktop Connection Client If using VPN, connect using credentials provided by your administrator (How to set up connection to a VPN) un Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac, entering your computer name before clicking Connect
Check you have the latest security updates
Given the ongoing cat and mouse game between software developers and malicious hackers it is important to ensure that the latest security updates are running on your computer. Below are links which detail how to check you have the latest updates for Microsoft Windows 7, Apple OSX and Java. Microsoft Windows 7 Apple OSX Java
Simple Outlook Calendar Sharing/Publishing
[1] Owner publishes Calendar on Office Online and Grants Access for Sharing (which includes sending email to recipients) Publish a calendar on Office Online [2] Recipient adds published calendar. Office 2007 & 2010 users will have a “Subscribe to this Calendar” or similar action button showing as part of the sharing invitation email from the … Read More
Java Security Update 7u17
Oracle has released the latest security updates to Java. If you must use Java it is highly recommended that you install this latest update. Use the Offline download where possible to avoid the prompter asking to install the Ask toolbar. Consider disabling Java in your browser. If you don’t use Java but have it installed … Read More
Java Security Update
Oracle has released the latest security updates to Java. If you must use Java it is highly recommended that you install this latest update. Use the Offline download where possible to avoid the prompter asking to install the Ask toolbar. Consider disabling Java in your browser. If you don’t use Java but have it installed … Read More
UPnP Security Vulnerability
A security flaw has been discovered in some routers in the implementation of UPnP. While the business grade routers in most organisations won’t be vulnerable, consideration needs to be given to the home routers of employees that use VPN or other means to access the corporate network. An exploit against a home router could lead … Read More