Ask Charly Leetham
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Our goal is to assist small to medium business owners use the power of the Internet as an avenue to market their organisations in an appropriate and cost-effective manner.

We assist small businesses to define and refine their processes, plan and build their web presence using current and emerging technologies.

We provide ongoing support and advice to assist businesses to
maintain and grow a crucial path to market and focus on growing your business
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January 23, 2025
The Role of Security Audits in Protecting Your Business (2025/378)

🔎🛡️ Are your security measures truly effective?

In this episode, Charly explores the importance of security audits in systematically evaluating your business’s defenses. Learn about different types of audits—compliance, technical, and operational—and discover how to act on audit findings to strengthen your security posture.

Audit Tools to investigate

Compliance Audits

Nessus - Offers both free and paid versions for vulnerability scanning across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides detailed auditing reports.
OpenVAS - An open-source vulnerability scanner with regular plugin updates, ideal for small businesses looking for an economic solution.
Qualys - Known for its cloud-based vulnerability management solution, which can be scalable for small businesses with its VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response) feature.

Network Monitoring and Auditing

ManageEngine ADAudit Plus - Provides real-time Active Directory monitoring and auditing, helping to track user activity and changes to enhance security and ensure compliance.
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager - Allows for the standardization and backup of network device configurations, which is crucial for maintaining network integrity.

Compliance and Risk Management

Vanta - A compliance management platform that automates compliance tasks, including security audits, which can be particularly useful for small businesses aiming to meet regulatory standards like SOC 2.
Sprinto - Focuses on compliance-driven testing with automation, suitable for businesses needing to quickly achieve compliance before audits. 🚀

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February 22, 2024
Remembering All The Things - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/47)

Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?

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February 21, 2024
Practice The Pause - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/46)

It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.

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February 20, 2024
Setting Boundaries Is Good For Business - Daily Dose Of Business Inspiration (2024/45)

Boundaries are important in life. Today we look at what that means in business.

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What Happens If Your SSL Certificate Expires — And How Bad Can It Get? (2025/605)

An expired SSL certificate isn't just a tech oversight — it can tank your traffic, stop your sales, and trigger total chaos in your email, CRMs, and customer trust.

In this episode, Charly breaks down exactly what happens when your SSL certificate runs out, why it often gets missed, and what steps you must take to avoid disaster.

📌 Here’s what you’ll learn:

âś… What browsers, users, and search engines do when your SSL expires

✅ Why auto-renew doesn't always work — and what to do about it

âś… How an expired certificate affects email, payment gateways, and APIs

✅ Simple tools (like Let’s Encrypt and Cloudflare) to keep certificates current

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April 30, 2024
The Gratitude Game!

Come and join me in playing the Gratitude Game.

Share in the comments below, one thing EACH DAY, that you're grateful for.

It can be as simple as "I'm grateful for being able to move my body" or "I'm grateful to have food to eat".

The idea is to remind ourselves, that no matter how difficult business (or life) gets, we have something to look forward to. I'll start

I'm grateful to have people around me who support me.

September 09, 2025
Are You Paying Hidden Costs in Your Cloud Hosting Plan Without Realizing It? (2025/604)

If you're using AI to write your blog posts, product descriptions, or web copy — are you still the legal owner of that content?

In this episode, Charly breaks down the murky (and evolving) world of AI content ownership. Just because the words came from your prompt doesn't mean the law sees them as yours. Learn how to protect your brand, stay compliant, and avoid accidental public domain content.

📌 Inside this episode:

âś… Why AI-generated content may not be protected under copyright laws

âś… How platform terms (like ChatGPT vs others) affect content ownership

âś… What makes human input the key to owning your AI-assisted work

âś… The risks of copycat content, reuse in training, and regulatory issues

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