Resources
Why Cybersecurity Spending Fails Without a Clear View of Your Cyber Liability
Most organizations invest in cybersecurity because they feel they have to. Threats are increasing, insurance requirements are tightening, and customers, regulators, and partners expect some level of protection. Doing nothing no longer feels like an option. So companies spend money. They buy tools, ...
Cyber Trends
“Grandpa, I need help!” — Why Vishing Just Became Everyone’s Problem
Vishing Attacks Are Up 442%—And They’re Coming for Your Family and Your CEO There’s a new scam in town—and it’s wearing a familiar voice. You’ve probably heard of phishing. But now there’s vishing—voice phishing—and according to CrowdStrike, it’s up 442% ...
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 ...
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
Why You Keep Adding Security Tools but Still Feel Unsafe
If you run a business today, you already know how overwhelming security can feel. A new scam shows up in the news, so you add a new tool. A software vendor tells you their product will keep you safe, so you subscribe. ...
Your Cyber Budget Is Growing, But So Is Your Risk
You walk into the office. The lights are on. The coffee’s brewing. Everything looks normal. Until it isn’t. Your laptop won’t boot. Your cloud drives are empty. Every desktop screen in the building is showing the same message: “Your files ...
Stop Trying to Boil the Cybersecurity Ocean
Let’s not pretend. Cybersecurity sounds exhausting. You’ve got a business to run, people to manage, goals to hit, and now someone’s telling you that you need 40 new policies, a risk framework, and maybe a cybersecurity bootcamp just to stay ...
More Articles
What Happens After a Hacker Gets In?
I was at a book launch last night for a new release on how casinos can protect themselves in today’s world—where hackers and attorneys are both looking for a payout. As I made my way through the event, I ran ...
Think Clicking Links Is Your Biggest Security Risk? Think Again.
You’re a CEO, CFO, or executive, so you’re already on high alert. Every day, a new text pops up from an unknown number: “When will you get here?” “Your FedEx package is stuck in customs—click this link to resolve the ...
One Click, and It’s Over: The Silent Cyberattack Lurking in Your Office
Let’s set the scene. One of your employees is researching new conference room furniture. They’re scrolling through blogs, clicking links, maybe eyeing that “perfect” modern chair. Nothing happens. No warning signs. No flashing red lights. They move on with their ...
Your Computers Won’t Warn You—But Hackers Will Know the Second You’re Vulnerable
Here’s the problem: When Windows 10 reaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, nothing obvious will happen. Your computers won’t shut down. No flashing red lights. No warning pop-ups. Everything will look fine—until it’s not. No Updates = ...
What If Your Business Ran Like the DMV? Spoiler: It Can Happen
You’ve been to the DMV—right? Long lines, blank stares, endless waiting. No one’s happy to be there, nothing moves fast, and everyone’s silently regretting every life decision that led them to that moment. Now, imagine walking into your office tomorrow ...
If You Handle Sensitive Data, Hackers Are Already Watching—And So Are the Lawyers
Imagine walking into the office, coffee in hand, ready to start your day. Except nothing works. Your computer? Offline. Your phones? Dead. Your entire network? Locked down by hackers demanding a ransom. The next few days are a blur. Incident ...
If You Got Phished Right Now, Would Insurance Cover You—Or Would You Be Paying for the Loss?
Most business leaders assume they’re covered. They assume their business interruption insurance will step in. Then the nightmare begins. The fraudulent payment is gone. The bank won’t reverse it. Then they realize critical data has been stolen. Then the lawsuits ...
Cyber Attacks Are Coming—And No One Is Coming to Save You
For years, businesses have assumed that if a cyberattack was serious enough, the government would step in. That was never true. And now, with recent budget cuts, limited resources, and an increasing volume of attacks, the federal government is even less ...
Mac Users Are Getting Hacked—and They Never See It Coming
You wake up, make your coffee, and sit down at your desk. You open your Mac, check your email, and see a message from your vendor. “Where’s our payment? You’re late.” Wait… you paid them last week. You check your ...
Are You Paying for the Wrong IT Services?
I was just on a call with a security expert who asked me a tough question: “How do you tell a client they are at risk if they don’t implement everything you recommend?” Translation: They want security, but they don’t ...
Your Taxes Are Almost Done—Now Secure Your Data Before Hackers Steal It
You are probably wrapping up your taxes. If not, you should be. Filing early reduces the chances of someone filing a fraudulent return in your name. If you can’t get it done early, at least set up an IRS Identity ...
Could Your Employees Sue You If a Ransomware Attack Delayed Payroll?
If you think a ransomware attack only impacts your IT systems, time to reevaluate. What happens if your payroll provider gets hit? Your employees don’t get paid. And when paychecks don’t show up on time, your company—not the payroll provider—could ...
