The Dance Between Business Needs and Technology
Like most IT nerds, I tend to be logical and like order. Ours is a binary world of 1's and 0's and we like it that way. If one character in a command is wrong or out of place, an…
Important Steps to Take Before You Recycle a Mobile Phone Number
Changing your mobile number may seem like a simple task, but it can create unexpected security risks if you don't plan ahead. Whether you're moving to a new area, changing carriers, or your company is reassigning phone numbers as employees…
Thinking About Microsoft 365 Copilot? Start With Permissions.
Copilot does not bypass your Microsoft 365 security, but it can make old permission problems easier to find. Before you turn on a Microsoft 365 Copilot trial, take a hard look at who can access what in your tenant. Copilot…
When MFA Isn’t Enough: What Small Businesses Should Know About AiTM Phishing
You click a link, sign in, approve the MFA (multi-factor authentication) prompt, and get on with your day. What you don't realize is that someone else just signed into your account at the same moment, from a completely different location…
Why Microsoft 365 Business Premium Is the Smart Choice for Compliance-Conscious Small Businesses
If your business is subject to regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or FTC Guidelines the Microsoft 365 plan you choose has a direct impact on your ability to meet those obligations. The good news: Microsoft built a plan specifically…
What Do I Need To Know About Completing A Cyber Insurance Questionnaire?
If you're renewing or applying for cyber insurance, you've probably noticed the questionnaire is longer and more detailed than you expected. That's not busywork. Every section maps to a real incident that cost a carrier money, and how you answer…
Already Using Teams for Meetings? Here’s Why It’s Worth Using for So Much More
If Microsoft Teams is just your meeting app, you're leaving some of its best benefits on the table — especially when it comes to security and day-to-day productivity. Teams Is More Than a Meeting Tool Most businesses we work with…
What is the difference between Anti-Virus and EDR?
Anti-Virus vs. EDR: They Sound Similar, But They Protect Your Business Very Differently If your business still relies on antivirus alone, you might have a gap in your security that you don't even know about. Here's a straightforward look at…
What Happens to Your Business If A Key Person Is Suddenly Unavailable?
Most business owners think of business continuity in terms of: backups cybersecurity internet outages severe weather ransomware As an IT provider, we are guilty of focusing the business continuity conversation to those IT related items, too. These are all important…
What compliance requirements apply to my business?
What does compliance actually mean for a small business? Modern businesses are exposed to financial, legal, and reputational risks from constantly evolving cyber and digital threats. Compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about managing those risks in a way that…