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Deleting the WordPress User-Named Admin is crucial for site security. Hackers frequently target the “ADMIN” username as it was the default on WordPress installations for years. Removing this account minimises vulnerability, making it harder for hackers to gain unauthorized access to your site.
Building Your First Board Pack is a vital step in preparing for effective board meetings. The pack should be balanced, concise, and offer a mixture of financial data, CEO reports, and strategic outlooks. Done right, it lays the groundwork for informed decision-making and good governance.
“Developing Your Note-Taking Skills” explores the underestimated art of taking notes effectively. The article delves into James Madison’s role in the Constitutional Convention as a chief recorder, illustrating the historical impact of good note-taking and offering practical tips to enhance your own note-taking prowess.
“The Cost of Context Switching” explores the toll that frequent task-switching takes on our mental focus and productivity. The article offers insights into how to strategically manage your time and provides actionable tips to minimise distractions and improve efficiency, all aimed at breaking the vicious cycle of context-switching.
Achieving ISO 27001 certification means adhering to a set of globally recognised information security standards. The certification process requires comprehensive documentation, including Acceptable Use, Access Control, Asset Management, Data Protection policies and more, to fortify your organisation’s cyber resilience and stakeholder trust.
In 2009, AdTrader was a declining magazine. Hired to turn its fortunes, I transformed it into a profitable digital-first title. Dubbed ‘putting lipstick on a pig’, this case exemplifies how strategic changes can revive a failing business, proving that even a ‘pig’ can be profitable with the right approach.