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Outdated Software: A Hidden Threat to Small Business Cybersecurity
Outdated Software: A Hidden Threat to Small Business Cybersecurity In today's digital landscape, small businesses often operate without dedicated in-house IT support. This lack of resources can lead to overlooked software updates, leaving systems vulnerable to cyber threats. Neglecting these u
Why Cybercriminals Target Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Why Cybercriminals Target Small Businesses: What You Need to Know You often hear about major cyberattacks on large corporations or government agencies, but what doesn’t make headlines is where a significant portion of cybercrime is actually happening: small businesses. Cybercriminals inc
Disaster Recovery Planning for Small Businesses: Why It Can’t Wait
Disaster Recovery Planning for Small Businesses: Why It Can’t Wait Why do so many people put off creating a will or buying health insurance? Often, it's because they assume nothing bad will happen anytime soon. It's human nature to prioritize the immediate over the uncertain. Unfortunately,
PII & U.S. Data Protection Laws: What Small Businesses Must Know
PII & U.S. Data Protection Laws: What Small Businesses Must Know Last week, we introduced the concept of Data Protection Laws—regulations designed to govern the secure handling of certain types of sensitive data. One of the most frequently regulated categories is Personally Identifiable Inf
Understanding Ransomware: What It Is and Why Your Business Is at Risk
Understanding Ransomware: What It Is and Why Your Business Is at Risk Cybercrime continues to rise—and ransomware attacks remain one of the most damaging threats to small and midsize businesses. While many companies invest in antivirus software and firewalls, they often overlook one
Identity Management Best Practices for 2025: Protecting Your Digital Presence
Identity Management Best Practices for 2025: Protecting Your Digital Presence The second Tuesday of April marks Identity Management Day, a reminder to strengthen our digital defenses and promote cybersecurity awareness. Whether you're an individual or a business, managing digital identities is
Why Human Error Is the Leading Cause of Cybersecurity Breaches in 2025
Why Human Error Is the Leading Cause of Cybersecurity Breaches in 2025 While investing in advanced security software and robust antivirus tools is essential, these measures alone cannot fully protect against cyber threats. Recent studies reveal that human error is a significant factor in cyber
Pay-As-You-Go Cloud Services: Smarter IT for Small Business
Pay-As-You-Go Cloud Services: Smarter IT for Small Business For many small and midsize businesses, managing IT infrastructure can be costly, time-consuming, and inefficient. That’s why cloud computing—especially with its pay-as-you-go model—has become a game-changer. Instead of investing