Does the idea of cybersecurity strike terrify you? We know it’s not every business’ specialty, but that doesn’t make it any less critical for companies like yours to consider. We want to make it as easy as possible for your employees to practice appropriate cybersecurity measures, and that starts with a simple one-page cybersecurity cheat sheet.
We will be the first to admit it: we are obsessed with security.
In an era where cybercriminals are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, that obsession is a necessity. Today's security requires a fundamental shift in mindset: you cannot implicitly trust anyone. Not outside hackers, and, uncomfortable as it may be, not even the people inside your organization.
This trust-no-one approach is the foundation of Zero-Trust Security.
It isn’t rare for business owners to seek out opportunities to trim expenses and cut costs wherever possible. Your security should never be someplace you look… especially if you hope to ever secure the increasingly important business insurance you need.
Now you may be saying, “But my IT is surely good enough.” Alas, that standard isn’t sufficient in the eyes of insurance providers, and as a result, it actually becomes more expensive than having the right technology protections in the first place.
As an IT service provider, our techs spend their days at the intersection of cutting-edge and business-critical. In 2026, the conversation about each has shifted. It is no longer about whether you should utilize AI, because everyone is, but about the risks of trusting it blindly.
We have seen it firsthand: businesses that treat AI like a set-it-and-forget-it solution often end up calling us for emergency damage control. Listed below are the major pitfalls of over-trusting AI and how to keep your business from becoming a cautionary tale.
We see the behind-the-scenes of dozens of businesses while working in IT. To many, a Point of Sale (POS) system is often viewed as just a digital cash register, but it’s actually the central nervous system of a modern business. When it works, it is invisible; when it fails, the entire operation grinds to a halt. As we move through 2026, the complexity of these systems has reached an all-time high. Listed below are five of the biggest challenges we see businesses facing today from an IT perspective.
You’ve probably looked at your business’ technology bills and seen nothing but dollar signs leaving your bank account. For many, IT feels like a necessary evil or a cost center that only gets attention when something breaks. The hard truth is that many businesses fail to scale because their technology wasn't built for the growth they planned.
The greatest vulnerability in your business’ network security has nothing to do at all with the systems in place, it’s your employees who will ultimately put your business at risk. Hackers depend on the fact that your team is busy, stressed, and trying to be helpful, and this helps hackers engineer moments where employees will click first and ask questions later, much to your business’ detriment.
With AI now being used by adversaries to reverse-engineer patches and generate exploits in hours rather than weeks, our old Patch Tuesday rhythm is essentially an open invitation to hackers. The truth is, the patching gap is a competitive weakness.
If we want to protect our businesses without drowning our teams in manual toil, we have to stop treating patching as a checklist and start treating it as a dynamic, intelligent discipline. Here is how we’re rethinking the vulnerability situation.
If you put yourself in the shoes of an insurance company, you might find yourself thinking twice about protecting someone who actively partakes in risky behavior. The same can be said for a business insurance provider, especially when the behavior can easily be prevented through proactive and preventative measures. This is why many insurance providers are establishing minimum safeguards and compliance requirements, if only to protect their own skins.
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s worth noting that the term "cybersecurity" didn't even enter the common lexicon until the late 1980s. Before that, we just called it "computer security" - mostly involving locking the server room door and hoping nobody guessed the password was "admin."
Fast forward to today, and the game has wildly changed. "Hoping for the best" is no longer a viable business plan. As you prepare your resolutions, it’s time to hit the ground running with a cybersecurity posture that is as modern as the threats we face, a goal that will require training for your entire team.
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if the person you’re talking to on the phone is an AI system or an actual human being? It’s expected that in 2026, you’ll be asking this question a lot more, especially with the rise of agentic AI. This development takes the vulnerability that already exists in your human infrastructure and attempts to make it impossible to stop. Below we’ll explore agentic AI, what it looks like, and what you can do to put a stop to it in the years to come.
Passwords are effectively the cornerstone of your business’ data security; if they aren’t up to muster, your protections could crumble. Alas, many users shortchange their passwords to try to make them more convenient, also making them more convenient for cybercriminals. Listed below: how we can make passwords as effective as possible.
Cyberthreats are no longer rare occurrences - they are constant, evolving, and frequently highly sophisticated. This reality makes a proactive approach to cybersecurity absolutely mandatory. Businesses that only react to attacks find themselves perpetually engaged in damage control.
Failing to establish a deliberate, comprehensive cybersecurity strategy exposes any organization to repeated breaches, critical data loss, and ultimately, a loss of customer trust that can lead to financial collapse. This overview details why addressing these persistent risks is critical for the success of any contemporary business.
The scariest online threats are the ones you don't even see coming. Picture this: a hacker tricks one of your employees with a clever phishing email, steals their username and password, and just walks right into your network. No alarms, no warning.
The good news is there's a simple fix that can make a huge difference: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Just setting this up is one of the biggest steps you can take to make your business much safer and a lot less likely to suffer a catastrophic cybersecurity breach.
We know the headache well: that one important, but crusty, legacy application that the business relies on, but the vendor has long since abandoned. It's a non-negotiable part of operations, but it sits on an outdated OS or platform, a massive, blinking security vulnerability in the middle of our network. We can't patch it, and we can't immediately rip and replace it.
So, how do we sleep at night? The answer, increasingly, is via the strategic application of cloud computing. The cloud isn't just about cost savings or scalability; it's a fundamental change in how we manage risk, especially the risk posed by unpatchable, end-of-life (EOL) software.
We’re sure at some point you’ve used the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” especially in regards to your IT. While it might feel responsible and safe to stick to this motto as much as possible, there will come a time when it becomes dangerous to hold fast to it. In fact, business technology professionals might even call this motto irresponsible. Here’s why.
How many employees do you have who keep your organization's passwords on sticky notes stuck to their monitors? This simple, seemingly benign trick could be putting your business at risk. After all, if you can see the password on a sticky note, so too can others who happen to be wandering around the office, including potential threat actors.
Adopting smart office technology—from connected lighting and thermostats to sophisticated monitoring sensors—can enhance your workspace, offering efficiency and a modern aesthetic. Yet, as IT experts, we must guide you past the shiny facade to confront a critical reality: every new smart device is a potential gateway for cyber threats.
You should not have to sacrifice security for the sake of being "high-tech." That being said, implementing these solutions without a robust security strategy is a risky gamble.
Despite the immense productivity and convenience that come from using a smartphone, it’s imperative to remember that these devices are miniature computers in our pockets. This means that they are just as susceptible to threats as a computer or laptop. According to the National Security Agency, powering down your device is one of the most effective ways to protect your smartphone from various threats. Listed below is why.
From the classic Nigerian Prince emails to the cleverly crafted fake invoice, malicious digital correspondence is a constant threat to a business. It's not just about losing a few dollars. A successful phishing attack can cripple your operations, compromise sensitive data, and even lead to your organization's demise.
