Practical technology advice, security tips, and IT guidance. Written in plain English for business owners, not IT people.
Cyber insurance is not a substitute for good security. Insurers are checking your controls before they write a policy. Here is what they look for and how to make sure you qualify.
Tax season is over. Now is the best time to review your IT setup while things are quiet. Here is a practical checklist to work through before next January.
Weak and reused passwords are behind a large share of small business breaches. A password manager solves the problem and takes about an hour to set up. Here is what to know.
Phishing is not a new problem, but it keeps working. Here is why even careful employees get fooled and what small businesses can do to reduce the risk.
Most small businesses have no plan for what happens in the first hour of a cyberattack. Here is what an incident response plan actually looks like and why your cyber insurance may already require one.
Looking for IT support for your CPA firm in Chicago? Here is what managing partners actually need to look for, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
Antivirus is not enough anymore. Here is what EDR and around-the-clock SOC monitoring actually do, and why small businesses handling client data should pay attention.
Your Microsoft 365 tenant is the front door to your business. Here is how to make sure it is not standing open.
Your team is probably already using AI tools. The question is whether they are doing it safely.
Most small business breaches are preventable. Here are the five most common security gaps we see, and what you can do about them today.
Cloud migration can cut costs and improve reliability, but only if you are prepared. Work through this checklist before you migrate anything.
You are paying for Microsoft 365. Here are seven features already in your subscription that can save time and improve your security.
January comes fast. Here is a practical checklist to work through before tax season starts so your firm is not scrambling when it counts.
A stolen password is all it takes to lose access to your client files and email. Here is why multi-factor authentication is the single most important step your firm can take right now.
A data breach at a CPA firm is not just an IT problem. Here is what actually happens to your client data, what your obligations are, and what it means for your firm.
IT support pricing varies widely and the cheapest option rarely stays cheap. Here is what small businesses in Chicago should expect to pay and what to watch out for.
Some businesses pay for IT support only when something breaks. Others pay a flat monthly rate for ongoing coverage. Here is how to figure out which model actually makes sense for your business.
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