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What Software Vulnerabilities Are Most Likely to Cause a Data Breach?

TLDR: The software vulnerabilities most likely to cause a data breach are unpatched internet facing systems such as VPN appliances, firewalls, and remote access tools, followed by web application flaws, unsupported end of life software, and exposed file transfer or ...

Don’t Fall for Fake CAPTCHAs

Most people have seen a CAPTCHA hundreds of times. You tick a box, select a few images, prove you are not a robot, and move on. It has become such a routine part of using the internet that most of ...

How Do You Know If Your AI Tools Are Actually Compliant With CCPA?

TLDR: You cannot tell whether an AI tool is CCPA compliant by reading its marketing page, because compliance depends on your contract with the vendor, the data you feed the tool, and what the tool does with the output. California ...

How Should a Small Healthcare Practice Prepare for the 2027 HIPAA Security Rule Update?

TLDR: Federal regulators have proposed the first major overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule in more than two decades, and the final version is now projected for July 2027. The update would require encryption of patient data, multifactor authentication, annual ...

How Do You Protect Your Small Business From a Third Party Vendor Breach?

TLDR: You protect your small business from a third party vendor breach by limiting what each vendor can access, checking their security practices before you sign, writing security expectations into the contract, and reviewing those connections on a schedule. Most ...

What Should Be Included in a Managed IT Services Agreement (SLA)?

TLDR: A managed IT services agreement should state exactly which users, devices, and locations are covered, how quickly the provider responds to each type of problem, who is responsible for security and backups, and what happens if you end the ...

Is Data Security Your Top Priority?

There is a notable disconnect emerging in how businesses approach data security. Most IT leaders identify data security as their top priority when upgrading or modernizing systems. In fact, a significant majority rank it as their primary concern. However, far ...

Passkeys vs Passwords: Should Your Small Business Make the Switch?

TLDR: Passkeys are a passwordless login method that verifies identity with a device based fingerprint, face scan, or PIN instead of a typed password, which makes them far harder to phish or steal. Small businesses that move from passwords to ...

Cloud vs. On-Premise for Small Business: Which Is Right for You?

TLDR: Cloud computing offers small businesses lower upfront costs, easier scalability, and automatic updates, while on-premise systems give you direct control over hardware and data. The right choice depends on your industry, compliance needs, internet reliability, and long-term budget. Many ...

What Is Co-Managed IT Services, and Does Your Business Need It?

TLDR: Co-managed IT services let your in-house IT staff work alongside an outside provider to share responsibilities, expertise, and tools. This model gives small and mid-sized businesses access to advanced cybersecurity, monitoring, and strategic planning without replacing internal employees. It ...

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