This Month at BCC IT: October 2025

As Seasons Change: Awareness, Actions and Achievements

🎃 As the clocks go back, and the evenings grow darker October has been a month of reflection and renewal here at BCC IT.

We bid a sad farewell to another colleague, with James from our Cybersecurity team announcing his departure. James has been a respected member of the team – we thank him sincerely for his contributions spanning more than three years and wish him every success in the future.

At the same time, we’re growing! We’ve opened exciting new roles across our Service Desk, Cybersecurity, and Sales Teams. Our recruitment drive took us to the Aberystwyth University Careers Fair, and the Welsh Business Exhibition at Llanelli.com Stadium, where we connected with future tech talent and local businesses. It’s been inspiring to see so much enthusiasm for digital transformation across Wales.

🔒Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to highlight how we help organisations stay resilient in an increasingly digital world. At BCC IT, cybersecurity is more than a service – it’s a mindset. From proactive monitoring to compliance support, we’re here to strengthen your Digital Immune System. The stronger it is, the faster you recover from whatever the online world throws at you – whether it’s a phishing email, a rogue attachment, or a stolen device.

While having a Specialist Cybersecurity & Compliance Team in your corner makes all the difference, protecting systems and data isn’t just an IT task – it’s everyone’s responsibility. Having those two layers – expert protection and human vigilance – can make a big difference in keeping your organisation safe.

Practical Daily Practices That Build Cyber Fitness:

🤔 1. Pause Before You Click

Phishing is still one of the most common cyber threats. Always verify email sources – even trusted ones. A quick check can prevent serious breaches.

🗝️ 2. Use Strong Passphrases & MFA

Use unique, complex passphrases for every account. “BlueCoffeeMornings2025” is more secure than “C0ffee!” every time. And don’t forget to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible – it adds an extra layer of protection that stops most unauthorised access attempts.

💻 3. Keep Things Updated

Those pop-ups aren’t nagging – they’re fixing problems before hackers find them.

💾 4. Ensure Everything is Backed Up

Ensure business-critical data is backed up securely and tested frequently. Cloud and offline backups are both important in case of ransomware or accidental data loss.

🧩5. Stay Updated and Trained

Regular system updates close vulnerabilities that hackers exploit. Equally vital is staff awareness training – ensuring your team recognises threats before they can take hold.

🗣️6. Talk About IT

Spot something odd? Report it. Security is strongest when everyone shares awareness.

Small actions, done consistently, build a resilient culture – one that can adapt as quickly as threats evolve.

Sponsorship Highlights

October has been an eventful month for our sponsored talent – both at home and abroad.

🏁 Ioan Lloyd Rallying wrapped up an incredible debut season in the FIA Junior European Rally Championship, finishing second overall after a tough final round in Croatia. A phenomenal result for the young Welsh driver, and co-driver Sion Williams.

🎀 Chloe Brettle our sponsored baton twirler, also travelled to Croatia to represent Wales in the Majorette European Championships. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending her team’s showcase evening – a joyful celebration of talent and teamwork.

Look out for more on Ioan’s season round up, and Chloe’s showcase event in our upcoming Sponsorship Spotlight October update.

⚽ CPD Felinfach FC continue an unbeaten streak, now eleven games, with a confident 3-0 win in the Cwpan Coffa Dai Dynamo, and a hard-fought 3-2 victory over St. Dogmaels in the J. Emrys Morgan Cup. The team’s determination and consistency have been a real highlight this autumn.

Catch up with our latest Autumn Sponsorship Update and keep an eye out for all our updates in our Sponsorship Spotlight series.

Thank you as always, to our customers, partners, and staff for your continued trust and collaboration. Stay tuned for next month’s blog, when we’ll be sharing more news and insights from the team at BCC IT.

From Cybersecurity to Cloud Services and IT Support, we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference. If you know someone who’s enthusiastic about technology and teamwork, now is the perfect time to join our growing team.