The Tek Blog

Articles for business leaders covering topics such as technology, cybersecurity, and compliance.

Proactive IT

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Prevent a Holiday Tech Meltdown with Proactive IT Support

Ah, the holiday season, when everything sparkles, sales soar, and your to-do list rivals Santa's naughty and nice list. For businesses, it's a time to shine or whine, but while you're busy hanging tinsel, your IT systems might be hanging you out to...

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Windows 10 End of Support

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The End Is Almost Here: Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025

IMPORTANT: Microsoft recently announced the official end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, while your Windows 10 PCs...

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software updates

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Stay Safe with Software Updates

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great reminder to update our devices and software regularly. When we delay software updates, we risk exposing our...

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phishing

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Outsmarting Phishing

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to raise awareness about phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from these deceptive...

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AI Security

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Staying Safe Online with AI: Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact online, offering incredible opportunities for efficiency and...

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digital citizen

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Raising Digital Citizens: Keeping Kids Safe Online During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Internet offers children a world of learning, entertainment, and social engagement. However, just like the real world, it comes with risks....

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cybersecurity awareness month

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Let's Secure Our World.

October isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the...

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Outdated Technology is Draining Your Organization’s Budget

Is your business losing money due to outdated technology? Chances are, the answer is yes. A recent survey by Deloitte found that 82% of companies...

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Windows 10 EOL

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Planning for Windows 10 End of Support: What You Need to Know

As October 14, 2025, approaches, businesses need to prepare for the end of support for Windows 10. Microsoft has announced that after this date, they...

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crowdstrike outage

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Lessons from the CrowdStrike Outage: What Your Business Needs to Know

Imagine the sudden chaos when 8.5 million Windows devices - spanning industries like airlines, banking, and healthcare - began displaying the dreaded...

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IT network vulnerability assessment

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The Hidden Value of IT Network Vulnerability Assessments

In today's digital landscape, many businesses operate under the assumption that their IT networks are secure because everything seems to be running...

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LinkedIn Scams

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LinkedIn Profile Scams! 4 Security Measures to Implement NOW.

According to a recent report by Check Point Research, LinkedIn, the business platform owned by Microsoft, is impersonated in almost half of all...

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regulated domains

3 min read

Publication: Navigating the New Domain Landscape. A Relatively Unknown Business Challenge.

A WBA Issues and Answers publication. Dan Morgan addresses regulated domains such as .bank and cybersecurity considerations around domain spoofing...

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4 min read

12 Reasons Managed IT Support is Essential for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the engines driving our economy. In today’s fast-paced, digitally dependent world, a robust IT...

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UnitedHealth Hack

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Undetected Threats: A Lesson from UnitedHealth’s Ransomware Attack

In recent months, a significant cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, a payment-processing company under UnitedHealth Group, has highlighted a...

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vacation securely

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Cybersecurity Tips for a Hack-Free Vacation

Summer is a prime time for business owners and employees to take a much-needed vacation. Despite activating the “out of office” email responder, many...

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Poor IT Support

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How Poor Tech Support is Holding You Back

In today's fast-paced business world, reliable technology is crucial. Many companies, however, find themselves hindered by inadequate tech support....

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hotel hacked

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Stay Safe from Cyber Threats While Traveling This Summer: Lessons from the Omni Hotels Hack

In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts fell victim to a severe cyber-attack that crippled its entire IT system, leading to a company-wide outage. The...

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Common Technology Challenges

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6 Common Technology Challenges Business Owners Face

Technology can offer a strategic advantage for businesses across all industries when used effectively. However, business owners often face common...

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SharePoint Limitations

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7 Common Mistakes Users Make with SharePoint & OneDrive

Businesses increasingly rely on cloud storage solutions like SharePoint and OneDrive to manage and collaborate on documents. However, many companies...

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How $43,000 Disappeared in an Instant: A Tale of CEO Fraud

This true story serves as a stark warning about the devastating impact of CEO Fraud on businesses, large and small. It's essential reading for anyone...

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2 min read

The Rise of AI-Driven Voice Scams

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the saying "That won't happen to me" is becoming a dangerous mindset for business owners when it comes to...

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Don't Get Caught Off Guard: 5 New Cybersecurity Threats to Prepare For Now

The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people...

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SOC 2

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Teknologize Successfully Completes Another SOC 2 Audit

At Teknologize, we continually invest in security best practices to ensure that our client’s data stays safe and secure. As a part of an ongoing...

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IT Roadmap

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IT Profitability Roadmap and Checklist for Maximizing Efficiency and Cost Savings

If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day...

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IRS Tax Scams

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Top Tax Scams To Watch Out For In 2024

Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax...

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IT Service Provider

3 min read

The Revolving Door: Why Businesses Struggle to Keep IT Support Providers

In today's digital landscape, reliable IT support is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. Yet, many businesses find themselves trapped in a cycle of...

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ScreenConnect Vulnerability

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ScreenConnect Vulnerability Exploited – IT Companies are Being Targeted

ConnectWise is addressing a critical vulnerability discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, its remote desktop and access software that enables MSP...

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Phone Security

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Enhanced Security Measures To Safeguard Your Phone In 2024

Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do...

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Zero Trust

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Never Trust, Always Verify: Zero Trust Security

Zero Trust is a relatively new cybersecurity strategy that is rapidly becoming the security model of choice for businesses. In fact, we anticipate...

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Business Continuity Plan

3 min read

Give Your Business Continuity Plan the Love It Deserves

Wintertime can feel like a wonderland. There’s hot cocoa, cozy fireside conversations, glistening white snowfall…ice storms, power outages, and tons...

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password security

3 min read

Tips for Maximizing National Change Your Password Day: Is Your Password Up to Par?

Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity...

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cybersecurity myths

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Myth Busting: 5 Common Cybersecurity Misconceptions

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape...

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