Top Tax Scams To Watch Out For In 2024

By Byron Martin | March 18, 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..

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

By Byron Martin | March 6, 2024
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..

ScreenConnect Vulnerability Exploited – IT Companies are Being Targeted

By Byron Martin | February 23, 2024
ConnectWise is addressing a critical vulnerability discovered in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, its remote desktop and access software that enables MSP..

Enhanced Security Measures To Safeguard Your Phone In 2024

By Byron Martin | February 20, 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..

Never Trust, Always Verify: Zero Trust Security

By Byron Martin | February 14, 2024
Zero Trust is a relatively new cybersecurity strategy that is rapidly becoming the security model of choice for businesses. In fact, we anticipate..

Give Your Business Continuity Plan the Love It Deserves

By Byron Martin | February 5, 2024
Wintertime can feel like a wonderland. There’s hot cocoa, cozy fireside conversations, glistening white snowfall…ice storms, power outages, and tons..

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

By Byron Martin | February 1, 2024
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..

Myth Busting: 5 Common Cybersecurity Misconceptions

By Byron Martin | January 19, 2024
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape..

Urgent Warning about Bank Account Fraud

By Byron Martin | January 12, 2024
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial..

Make Cybersecurity a Priority in Your 2024 Business Plan

By Byron Martin | January 9, 2024
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..

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

By Byron Martin | December 28, 2023
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..

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

By Katrina Wahlbrink | December 14, 2023
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..

Safe Online Shopping: Tips for a Secure Experience

By Byron Martin | November 20, 2023
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, here are some tips for a safe and secure online shopping experience.

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

By Byron Martin | November 16, 2023
“Thank goodness” is probably what Illinois-based manufacturing company ICS thought about having a cyber insurance policy with Travelers Insurance..

How To Safely Share Passwords With Employees

By Byron Martin | November 6, 2023
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..

Staying Cyber-Savvy: Outsmarting Criminals with Regular Software Updates

By Byron Martin | October 19, 2023
36% of survey participants reported installing the latest updates and software as soon as they become available. Of those who reported installing the..

Guardians of the Inbox: How to Recognize and Report Phishing

By Byron Martin | October 16, 2023
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..

Enhance Your Online Security Now with Multifactor Authentication

By Byron Martin | October 10, 2023
In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multifactor authentication (MFA), but many people..

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

By Byron Martin | October 5, 2023
Only 33% of individuals create unique passwords for all accounts (NCA)

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

By Byron Martin | September 14, 2023
IT services are necessary for every business in the country – IT companies help businesses protect their data, ensure day-to-day operations run..

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

By Byron Martin | July 26, 2023
The days when cybersecurity was solely the concern of IT departments are long gone.

Inside OneDrive and SharePoint: The Limitations and Restrictions You Need to Know

By Byron Martin | July 13, 2023
OneDrive and SharePoint in Microsoft 365 are popular cloud-based collaboration, productivity, and file storage solutions to help organizations share..

Tek Video: Top 5 Cybersecurity Musts

By Katrina Wahlbrink | May 25, 2023
Top 5 Cybersecurity Musts. So, what can you do?

The Cybersecurity Divide: Understanding the Cybersecurity Poverty Line

By Byron Martin | May 22, 2023
In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of every organization's operations. Cyber-attacks can lead to financial losses,..

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

By Byron Martin | May 4, 2023
Microsoft works off what is called a shared responsibility model. The message is simple, Microsoft is responsible for its cloud, and end-users and ..

Tek Video: Social Engineering - Hacking People not Technology

By Byron Martin | March 28, 2023
Hacking people, not technology.

What is a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise?

By Byron Martin | March 23, 2023
Have you heard of a cybersecurity tabletop exercise or tabletop drill?

Tek Video: Microsoft 365 Security is a Shared Responsibility

By Byron Martin | March 14, 2023
Microsoft works off what is called a shared responsibility model. The message is simple, Microsoft is responsible for its cloud, and end-users and..

Tek Video: Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)

By Byron Martin | February 28, 2023
Another big, game-changing element of ransomware is that you don't have to be a hacker. You don't even have to have any technical expertise.

Break Free From the Break-fix IT Model

By Byron Martin | February 23, 2023
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But is this approach harming your business?

Tek Video: Endpoint Security vs. Antivirus

By Byron Martin | February 15, 2023
Tek Video: Endpoint Security vs. Antivirus

10 Considerations for Hiring In-house IT vs Partnering with an MSP

By Byron Martin | February 13, 2023
10 Considerations for Hiring In-house IT vs Partnering with an MSP Does your business’s IT management need an upgrade?Are you wondering why your..

Why Your IT Provider Should be SOC 2 Accredited

By Byron Martin | January 20, 2023
Why Your IT Provider Should be SOC 2 Accredited A SOC 2 audit isn’t just a one-time exercise. The audit must be completed yearly, inspecting..

Six Ways to Build Cyber Resilience

By Byron Martin | October 10, 2022
83% of small and medium-sized businesses are not financially prepared to recover from a cyberattack.

How to Send an Encrypted Email in Microsoft Outlook

By Byron Martin | July 28, 2022
You’ve probably heard about email encryption and maybe you’ve even wondered when it’s necessary.

How to Transfer Microsoft Authenticator to a New Phone

By Byron Martin | June 2, 2022
Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the easiest and most successful ways to increase the security for your accounts. This can prevent..