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.
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.
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.
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.
If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer – yes, the one quietly humming in the corner – could be one of the biggest vulnerabilities in your entire network?
It sounds ridiculous, but hackers love printers.
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything!
That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to e-mails from airlines, hotels and travel agencies.
Ransomware has become one of the most persistent cyberthreats, affecting organizations of all sizes across the globe. These attacks, which hold data hostage in exchange for payment, are evolving rapidly as attackers adopt new tactics that leave businesses scrambling to respond.
A new study reveals that cybersecurity checklists often fall short when it comes to preventing real-world software hacks. But don’t fret. In this article, we explore in detail 10 practical steps developers can take to protect code and safeguard users.
AI (artificial intelligence) has come a long way from its early days of powering chatbots and automated emails. With Microsoft’s new Copilot Studio, the evolution continues through AI agents designed to function as digital coworkers that proactively manage tasks and offer smart solutions.
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications have become indispensable for daily operations. Yet, many overlook the growing risks tied to these tools, leaving their sensitive data exposed to cybercriminals. Here’s why SMBs should pay attention to their SaaS security: SaaS usage is growing rapidly SMBs often rely on dozens of SaaS or […]
