As a small business owner, you’re likely juggling multiple responsibilities every day. One of your key concerns is keeping your business safe from cyber threats. You’ve probably heard about Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)…

As a small business owner, you wear many hats. From managing operations to handling customer relations, your plate is full. One area that often gets overlooked but is crucial to your business’s success is IT management. You might be asking yourself, “How…

Every year the FBI compiles stats on malware and ransomware.  It’s a long report and I’ve linked to it at the bottom of this blog, but to make things easy, I cut out some interesting graphs that I’ll add below.  I think…

Humanity has been taught incorrectly about passwords. We’ve all heard the old standard for a “good” password: 8 characters with upper/lower case + numbers + special characters. This standard is actually EASY for computers to crack and HARD for people to remember. When it…

When it comes to IT support, there are two primary models businesses tend to consider: the traditional break-fix model and the modern managed services model. Both have their strengths, but they also cater to different needs and business scenarios. Understanding these key…

Summary Vulnerabilities, AKA “risks to your business” are often moving targets Vulnerability assessments illuminate these hidden risks Regular assessments are good because they allow for small fixes and maintenance-like tasks to be completed to keep your business safe. Regularity is preferable to…

Setting Sail in the Cyber Seas Before embarking on any journey, one must understand the route. Similarly, understanding cybersecurity regulations is a crucial first step for any company. These laws aim to protect companies and their clients from potential cyber threats. However,…

Hook, Line, and Sinker The digital age, while teeming with advancements and opportunities, also opens the floodgates to new forms of security risks and cyber threats. Among the most prominent of these threats is phishing. Unfortunately, phishing is not about the thrill…

Opening Pandora’s Box: Understanding the Basics Firstly, it’s important to note that MFA is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SECURITY MEASURE THAT YOU CAN SETUP.  And it’s relatively simple and usually free! Let’s begin by unlocking the Pandora’s box of the very basics…

The Clash of the Titans In the arena of technological advancements, two titans, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, are forging ahead at unprecedented speed. Like an intertwined double helix of DNA, they are influencing, shaping, and catalyzing each other’s evolution. This intricate…