The Tek Blog

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

Managed IT

2 min read

Outdated Technology is Draining Your Organization’s Budget

Is your business losing money due to outdated technology?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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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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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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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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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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SOC 2

3 min read

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

3 min read

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

4 min read

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

3 min read

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

2 min read

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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bank fraud

3 min read

Urgent Warning about Bank Account Fraud

The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial...

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cybersecurity business plan

3 min read

Make Cybersecurity a Priority in Your 2024 Business Plan

Is your business plan for 2024 finalized yet? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter...

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3 min read

10 Tasks You Might Not Be Aware Your IT Team Can Handle

When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always...

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Facebook Hacked

3 min read

When Your Facebook Or Other Online Accounts Get Hacked, Who’s Responsible For The Losses?

Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over...

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secure online shopping

3 min read

Safe Online Shopping: Tips for a Secure Experience

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and secure online shopping experience.

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cyber insurance claims

3 min read

4 Things To Do Right Now To Prevent Your Cyber Insurance Claim From Being Denied

“Thank goodness” is probably what Illinois-based manufacturing company ICS thought about having a cyber insurance policy with Travelers Insurance...

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password manager

2 min read

How To Safely Share Passwords With Employees

If you ask a security professional, you get by-the-book advice about sharing passwords: “Don’t share passwords.” But we know, in reality, that...

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software updates

2 min read

Staying Cyber-Savvy: Outsmarting Criminals with Regular Software Updates

36% of survey participants reported installing the latest updates and software as soon as they become available. Of those who reported installing the...

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phishing email

2 min read

Guardians of the Inbox: How to Recognize and Report Phishing

72% of respondents reported that they checked to see whether messages were legitimate (i.e. phishing or a scam) compared to 15% who reported not...

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mulltifactor authentication

1 min read

Enhance Your Online Security Now with Multifactor Authentication

In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multifactor authentication (MFA), but many people...

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password security

2 min read

Lock It Down: The Power of Strong Passwords and Password Managers

Only 33% of individuals create unique passwords for all accounts (NCA)

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co-managed it

3 min read

Get Ready To Maximize Efficiency With Help From Co-Managed IT Services

IT services are necessary for every business in the country – IT companies help businesses protect their data, ensure day-to-day operations run...

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cybersecurity risk management

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From the Top Down: The Importance of Cybersecurity Leadership in Mitigating Business Risks

The days when cybersecurity was solely the concern of IT departments are long gone.

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SharePoint and OneDrive Limitations

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9 SharePoint and OneDrive Limitations and Restrictions You Need to Know

OneDrive and SharePoint in Microsoft 365 are popular cloud-based collaboration, productivity, and file storage solutions to help organizations share...

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advanced endpoint protection

1 min read

Tek Video: Top 5 Cybersecurity Musts

Top 5 Cybersecurity Musts. So, what can you do?

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cybersecurity poverty line

4 min read

The Cybersecurity Divide: Understanding the Cybersecurity Poverty Line

In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of every organization's operations. Cyber-attacks can lead to financial losses,...

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SaaS Protection

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Tek Video: Myth - My Data is Safe in the Cloud

Microsoft works off what is called a shared responsibility model. The message is simple, Microsoft is responsible for its cloud, and end-users and...

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cybersecurity tabletop exercise

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What is a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise?

Have you heard of a cybersecurity tabletop exercise or tabletop drill?

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SaaS Protection

1 min read

Tek Video: Microsoft 365 Security is a Shared Responsibility

Microsoft works off what is called a shared responsibility model. The message is simple, Microsoft is responsible for its cloud, and end-users and...

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