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If the thought of creating (and remembering) even one more password for your business is enough to make you cry, read this…
Cybercriminals are smarter than ever—and a single weak password could give them access to your sensitive data, financial systems, or even full control of your network.
They use automated tools to guess millions of passwords in seconds. So if you’re still using “Password123” or “CompanyName2025,” you’re making their job easy.
What’s at stake?
- Data breaches
- Financial loss
- Identity theft
- Reputational damage
How to build a strong password: Think of it like a secret recipe—only you know the ingredients. A strong password should:
- Be at least 14 characters long
- Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Avoid common words or personal info
Better yet, use a passphrase: something like “Coffee&CloudsAreGreat9!” is both secure and memorable.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Using personal info (names, birthdays, company name)
- Reusing passwords across accounts
- Simple sequences like “123456”
- Writing passwords on sticky notes
Need help remembering them all? Use a password manager. It creates and stores strong passwords securely—so you only need to remember one master password.
And don’t forget MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). Even the strongest password can be compromised. MFA adds an extra layer of protection with a one-time code or app-based verification.
If you manage a team, set a clear password policy:
- Unique passwords for every account
- Regular training on password best practices
- Mandatory MFA for critical systems
- Routine checks for compromised credentials
Making password security a priority helps protect your business from costly cyberattacks.
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This special edition of our Leading London series brings together the partners behind the rollout of the City of London Corporation’s new unified network, a major upgrade designed to strengthen public services and improve connectivity across the Square Mile and beyond.
The panel included:
- Sam Collins, Assistant Director of Digital and Data, City of London Corporation
- Chelsea Chamberlin, Chief Technology Officer, Roc Technologies
- Scott McKinnon, Chief Security Officer, Palo Alto Networks
- Rhod Morgan, Chief Operations Officer, Vorboss
- Elliot Townsend, Senior Director, Juniper Networks
- Christa Elizabeth Norton, Marketing Director, Roc Technologies
Together, they explored how the new network will improve public services, strengthen cyber resilience and support a more connected, future-ready City.
For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
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