News & Case Studies
News, case studies and white papers from Strident in 2024.
4 December 2024
Responsive support is essential for Mid and North East Essex Mind
Mid and North East Essex Mind is a local mental health charity. Moving to Strident gave its counsellors the response times they needed. Discover more.
27 November 2024
MFA for your device at start up
Cisco Duo is a powerful multi-factor authentication solution that provides a valuable layer of security from the moment you start your PC. Find out more about Duo.
Colleague Profile: Stephen Lankester
"The strong emphasis on customer service in this role was the thing that really appealed to me," explains Stephen Lankester. Discover more.
19 October 2024
Compliance Training Modules keep your business protected
Strident Compliance Services provide training in many areas including data protection, health and safety and environmental care. Find out more about our compliance training modules.
17 October 2024
It's time to upgrade Windows and Office
As progress marches on, Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 and Windows 10 will be left behind. Support for these products will end in October 2025 and it makes sense to update now.
30 September 2024
Case study: Regent Construction enhances security
Regent Construction needs to ensure its staff are productive, whether they are in or out of the office. Discover how Strident is helping them enhance security.
23 September 2024
Backup Cellular Connectivity keeps your business going
If your broadband goes down, from a few hours to days, then Backup Cellular Connectivity provides a reliable, high-speed mobile data as backup internet access. Discover more
11 September 2024
Taking card payments? Ensure your business is PCI DSS Compliant
If your business takes card payments, either in person or online, then it will have to meet the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Find out more.
27 August 2024
Our ISO expertise is helping businesses in Essex and Suffolk
Since we started offering ISO Certification and Data Protection services, we have helped many local businesses from an initial consultation to arranging certification. Discover more.
22 July 2024
Managed threat detection goes beyond antivirus software.
Antivirus software remains a crucial part of your cybersecurity but MDR proactively detects and responds to new and sophisticated threats. Find out more about MDR.
21 June 2024
We are ISO 27001:2022 Certified ... again!
Perhaps unsurprisingly, we have once again completed our ISO 27001:2022 certification - the latest version of this standard.
19 June 2024
Cyber Essentials is a requirement for more businesses.
The growing global cyber threat of hacking and data security has seen the UK Government require more businesses to become certified.
14 June 2024
Strident renews Cyber Essentials Plus
We have once again completed our Cyber Essentials Plus certification. And we think you should too!
Stay in control of your business data with Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium provides the productivity of the cloud and the security of a central control system. Find out more.
30 April 2024
ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our focus on the environment
We continue our certification expansion! We have now passed Stage 1 of ISO 14001 certification, in addition to our recently acquired ISO 9001 certification. Find out more.
16 April 2024
ISO 9001 certification highlights our professionalism
Strident is already ISO 27001 certified. We have now added to that certification with ISO 9001, probably the most widely recognised standard. Find out more.
20 March 2024
You've backed up ALL your business data, right?
It's not until disaster strikes that you suddenly realise how much important data is stored in emails or Teams chats. Back up ALL your business data.
5 March 2024
Reaching your mailbox limit? Online Archive will solve the problem.
For those reaching the limits of their mailbox, automatic Online Archiving is the answer.
26 February 2024
See the business benefits of Artificial Intelligence with our Microsoft Copilot workshop
Join us for a free Workshop on 19 March at 10am via Teams. Find out more.
19 February 2024
Keep your business safe and productive with web filtering
Web filtering not only protects your colleagues from malicious sites but also those that can be a time-wasting distraction.
13 February 2024
Vulnerability Assessments help protect your business.
Vulnerability Assessments allow your business to identify any digital or network weaknesses and address them before they become a problem.
6 February 2024
Secure remote working: what you should know.
In this short video Rebecca Richards, Compliance Specialist at Strident, looks at the key elements of secure remote working.
1 February 2024
Case Study - RDA highlights the benefits of ISO Certification support
Grace Manning at RDA, experts in R&D tax credits, explains the importance of ISO accreditation to their business.
Get more out of your business data with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft has launched Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI-powered productivity tool to provide real-time intelligent assistance. Discover more
19 January 2024
Strident is one of the first to offer ISO42001 consultancy
The ISO42001 AI Standard is brand new and addresses AI management systems certification. Discover more.
17 January 2024
Windows 10 is coming to the end of its support
It will no longer be supported by Microsoft in October 2025 but if you have many devices now is the time to start.
Microsoft holds prices for April 2024
In 2023, Microsoft announced that it would align the pricing globally twice each year. It's holding prices for April 2024.
