RESEARCH
You’re Using Your Smartest Employee Wrong
What if I told you that you’re mismanaging the most brilliant member of your team? Not a little wrong. Not a “hey, let’s have a coaching conversation” kind of wrong. I mean catastrophically wrong. The kind of wrong that’s costing ...
Cyber Trends
The Windows 11 Time Bomb Your MSP Forgot to Mention
Let me tell you a story. It starts like most horror stories do—with a false sense of security. I sat down recently with the CEO of a well-run, 250-person company. Smart guy. Good business. Solid MSP. We talked shop: headcount, ...
Microsoft Just Extorted You. Here’s What to Do About It.
You don’t have to upgrade to Windows 11. That’s the good news. The bad news? If you don’t, your business is about to enter a slow, painful spiral into cyber vulnerability and operational chaos. Right now, people are calling Microsoft’s ...
Well, That Didn’t Last Long: Why Your Cyber Strategy Can’t Be Based on Headlines
Not even a full week. That’s how long we had between a glimmer of good news and a fresh slap of reality. Just a few days ago, security analysts were celebrating. Ransomware payments, they said, were down. A win! Maybe ...
Business Resilience
Part 2: Coffee or a Crisis: The CEO’s Choice in Cybersecurity
Last time we looked at why tabletop exercises matter and how they can reveal the cracks business leaders don’t notice until ...
The Silent IT Risk That Can Wreck Your Company Value: Tribal Knowledge
When CEOs and CFOs think about cybersecurity risk, they think about hackers, ransomware, and data breaches. What they do not think about is the way their own IT teams operate—and how that internal process can make or break the company ...
Could Your Business Survive a Cyberattack? (Most Can’t—and Won’t)
The US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities last week. The result? A “spectacular military success,” sure—followed immediately by the Department of Homeland Security warning that Iran’s state-backed hackers (and a gaggle of bored ...
Security Best Practices
The Cybersecurity Test You Think You're Passing (You're Not)
We were just running a security assessment for a 150-person company last week. Nice organization. Professional. Fancy logos on their trucks. Well-funded. And in about 11 minutes, we were inside their network. Here’s how it started: We sent an email. ...
Why Every CEO Needs a Cyber Incident Response Playbook
Why This Problem Lands on Your Desk When a cyber incident hits your company, the first call usually goes to IT. But very quickly, the responsibility shifts to you and your leadership team. Regulators, insurers, customers, and even the media ...
The Cybersecurity Gap That’s Costing You Everything—and No One's Telling You About It
You’ve made the investments. Your team has security tools in place. You’ve got someone managing IT. You’ve had the compliance audit. On paper, everything looks fine. But there’s a problem. A big one. No one on your team can clearly ...
More Articles
The Dangers of Data Breaches
If you run a business that relies on technology, you should stay aware of data breach dangers. While the frequency of data breaches increases yearly, the 8% increase in the first quarter of 2023 constitutes the greatest uptick in two ...
The Benefits of Using a Password Manager
You're missing out if you're a business owner who doesn't use a password manager. Discover more password manager benefits and see how one can help your business. Easy Memorization You should have your employees use a different password for every ...
Windows 11 Update Breaks Wi-Fi Networks
Have you installed the December 2023 Windows 11 update? You should know about how the Windows 11 update breaks Wi-Fi networks. Keep reading to learn about the Wi-Fi network problems after the Windows 11 update and the steps for fixing ...
Beware of New Go-Based Malware
Do you run a business heavily dependent on computers? You're not alone, so beware of new Go-based malware that threatens your cyber security. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Go-Based Malware? Go is a programming language, often referred to ...
Microsoft Is Making Printing Safer for Businesses
Have you experienced a security threat from unsecured printers? Fortunately, Microsoft is making printing safer for businesses. Keep reading to learn the nature of the changes and how these changes to Microsoft printing security can benefit your business. What Is ...
Understanding the Microsoft Teams OneDrive Upgrade
As a business owner, you may rely on Microsoft Teams to support collaboration and video conferencing with your employees and clients. It’s a vital tool for remote and geographically diverse work groups. A new update for 2024 will change how ...
Successfully Safeguarding Against Tax Scams in Q1
Have you been thinking about your taxes? You know who else has been? Hackers. As the first quarter of the year unfolds, it's crucial for individuals to stay alert and protect themselves against the surge of tax scams. Tax scams ...
The Business Owner’s Quick Guide to Microsoft’s PowerPoint Update
As part of the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint has long been the presentation software of choice for businesses. You’ve undoubtedly used or interacted with the program for many presentations throughout your career, and the latest update has some welcome and ...
Fixing the Digital Skills Gap
The digital landscape is always changing, with new technologies and tools constantly revolutionizing how you do business. Advances in areas like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) are giving business owners access to capabilities that were previously out of reach. Digital ...
Google Gemini Explained: A Simple Guide for Business Owners
If you’re a business owner in this advanced digital age, it’s safe to say that AI is here to stay. With Google’s recent AI model expansion, day-to-day business operations will soon feature even more AI tools. As Google describes its ...
The Importance of Encrypting Your Data
Safeguarding your business’s data is a constant challenge. Regarding data security, it’s easy to focus on keeping hackers out of your operation’s sensitive information or protecting trade secrets. However, relying on this approach alone won’t fully protect you. Data encryption ...
What Business Owners Should Know About This Google Docs Update
To help make this collaboration seamless, Google has made some key additions to its Google Workspace platform in recent months. One example is a Google Docs update that gives you easier access to the platform’s smart chip technology. What are ...
