Technical Business Planning: Why Real IT Strategy Goes Far Beyond Replacement Cycles
Technical Business Planning: Why Real IT Strategy Goes Far Beyond Replacement Cycles For many small and mid-sized businesses, technology planning follows a familiar pattern. A server hits end-of-life. Laptops start failing. Software licenses expire. Suddenly, it’s time to buy something new; often quickly, expensively, and with limited thought beyond “what replaces this?” While this approach […]
Password Management Done Right: Best Practices for Small Businesses
Password Management Done Right: Best Practices for Small Businesses Why Passwords Matter for Small Businesses Small businesses are frequent targets for cyberattacks, and weak or stolen passwords are one of the easiest ways in. Yet many companies still rely on browser-saved passwords or reuse the same credentials across multiple systems. These habits don’t just increase […]
Tabletop Exercises: Why Small Businesses Need to Practice Their Emergency Plans
Tabletop Exercises: Why Small Businesses Need to Practice Their Emergency Plans Small businesses can’t afford to “wing it” when disaster strikes. Whether it’s a cyberattack knocking out your systems or a natural disaster shutting down operations, having a plan is just the first step – practicing that plan is what really prepares you. This is […]
Why IT Isn’t Just Support: It’s a Growth Strategy
Why IT Isn’t Just Support: It’s a Growth Strategy For many years, IT was viewed as a “break-fix” department; something businesses relied on only when something went wrong. If an email server went down, a printer jammed, or a network crashed, IT was expected to swoop in, fix the issue, and fade into the background […]
Managed Detection and Response (MDR): The 24/7 Cybersecurity Guardian for Your Small Business
Managed Detection and Response (MDR): The 24/7 Cybersecurity Guardian for Your Small Business As a small business owner, you likely wear many hats. With so much on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the technical world of cybersecurity. Yet, ignoring security isn’t an option in today’s threat-filled landscape. Cyberattacks aren’t just a big-business […]
Why “Monitored” Matters More Than “AI-Labeled” in Securities
Why “Monitored” Matters More Than “AI-Labeled” in Securities What the SEC Crackdown Means for Financial Advisors and Investors In an era dominated by technological buzzwords, “AI-powered” has become one of the most overused—and increasingly scrutinized—phrases in financial services. While artificial intelligence (AI) holds real potential to enhance investment strategies, improve forecasting, and optimize portfolio management, […]
The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance: What SMBs Need to Know
The Hidden Cost of Non-Compliance: What SMBs Need to Know Regulations are tightening, cyber threats are growing, and small businesses are stuck in the crosshairs. Whether you handle healthcare data, process credit card payments, or simply collect customer information online, compliance is not optional — it’s mission-critical. Yet for many SMBs, compliance remains an afterthought. […]
Phishing Attacks: How to Spot Them and Educate Your Team
Phishing Attacks: How to Spot Them and Educate Your Team Phishing is one of the most common cybersecurity threats out there – and it’s not just aimed at big corporations. Small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners might think hackers won’t bother with “little fish,” but the truth is quite the opposite. In fact, roughly 91% […]