Most small businesses are not choosing their security level. They are inheriting it. Whatever came with the computers, whatever the last person set up, whatever seemed good enough likely years ago whe…
The most expensive technology mistakes I see in small businesses are not the obvious ones. They are the reasonable, well-intentioned decisions that nobody “owns” long enough to think through. An offic…
As a small business owner and IT Services provider, I’m always on the lookout for tools that can make our lives easier. I want to share a fantastic app that’s been a game-changer for my networking: Microsoft Lens. This app is incredibly useful for turning business cards into contacts in your phone or Outlook, saving…
Thanks for coming back for our deep dive on the Center for Internet Security controls for small business. This week we’ll look at CIS Control #7: Continuous Vulnerability Management – and detail some practical steps you can take to secure and protect your business. Let’s dive in! Continuous vulnerability management is a critical aspect of…
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Thanks for coming back for our deep dive on the Center for Internet Security controls for small business. This week we’ll look at CIS Control #6: Access Control Management – and detail some practical steps you can take to secure and protect your business. Let’s go! This is one of the most egregiously disregarded controls…
Thanks for coming back for our deep dive on the Center for Internet Security controls for small business. This week we’ll look at CIS Control #5: Account Management and detail some practical steps you can take to secure and protect your business. Let’s go! As a small business owner, you might think, “I’m too small…
Imagine this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of helping your clients secure their financial futures. Then your phone rings. It’s your worst nightmare come true – there’s been a data breach. Suddenly, all those sensitive financial records, account details, and personal information you’ve been entrusted…
Welcome back to our deep dive series on CIS controls crucial for small business security. In our last post, we explored the importance of knowing your digital hardware assets – you can’t protect what you don’t know is on your network. Now, let’s turn our attention to CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software…
As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard about the critical importance of cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, protecting your business’s digital assets is no longer optional—it’s essential. With the overwhelming amount of information out there, it can be challenging to know where to start. That’s why I want…