You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT. On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a win: lower monthly costs, basic support, maybe even some cybersecurity tools thrown in. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll often find hidden costs, ...
Many small business owners operate under the misconception that regulatory compliance is a concern solely for large corporations. However, in 2025, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. With tightening regulations across various sectors, small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of compliance enforcement agencies. Why Compliance Matters More Than Ever Regulatory bodies like the Department ...
When it comes to picking a new business laptop for Windows 11, here are some key things to keep in mind: Processor (CPU): Go for an i7 or i8 processor, or a Snapdragon (Nvidia). These will give you the power you need. Graphics (GPU): A good graphics card, like a Snapdragon, is ideal. It will help with ...
By Isaac Walker In today’s digital, data-filled world, managing and protecting sensitive information is more complex than ever. With the rise of cloud services, remote work, and AI-powered tools, data governance has become a critical pillar of cybersecurity. That’s where Microsoft Purview comes in. What is Microsoft Purview? Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive suite of data governance, security, ...
If you’re only talking to your IT provider when you renew your contract, you’re doing it wrong. Technology isn’t a “set it and forget it” part of your business. It’s constantly evolving, and so are the threats that come with it. That’s why quarterly IT check-ins are nonnegotiable if you want your business to stay protected, ...
If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, no more bug fixes and no more technical support. But here’s what business owners really need to understand: The cost ...
Over the past few months, I’ve been building out a Security Data Warehouse—a centralized place where we pull in data from a variety of sources: Microsoft Defender logs, sign-in events, compliance snapshots, and more. For most of these, we’ve built custom API connectors or pull data directly from log streams. But I ran into a recurring ...
BitLocker is a Windows security feature designed to protect data by encrypting drives, making it inaccessible to unauthorized users. This document provides an overview of BitLocker, its types, recovery methods, and potential activation reasons. What Is It? There are two main types of BitLocker: Device Encryption, which is enabled by default and covers the entire device, and ...
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about. This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of the fastest-growing security risks for businesses today. Employees download and ...
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?” Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see time and again is treating IT and cybersecurity as an afterthought. It doesn’t matter how many data ...
Urgent And Critical Protections We Are Urging All Clients To Have In Place NOW To Protect Their Bank Accounts, Client Data, Confidential Information And Reputation From The Tsunami Of Cybercrime
