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The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

by | February 20, 2026 | Cloud | 0 Comments

Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security is not a “set it and forget it” type task, small mistakes can quickly become serious vulnerabilities if ignored.You don’t need to...
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The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)

by | February 15, 2026 | AI | 0 Comments

The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow and tone you’ve come to expect. They’re asking for a favor: an urgent wire transfer to lock in a new vendor contract, or sensitive client information that’s strictly confidential....
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Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces

by | February 10, 2026 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in the COVID and post-COVID era, employees now find themselves working from their homes, libraries, bustling coffee shops, and even...
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AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

by | February 5, 2026 | AI | 0 Comments

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency and sharpen their competitive edge. Among these tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot rises to the top, offering powerful...
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The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations

by | January 30, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure...
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How to Use Conditional Access to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes

by | January 25, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means sharing passwords or creating accounts that never get deleted. It’s the classic trade-off between security and convenience, and security usually...
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How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network

by | January 20, 2026 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

Guest Wi-Fi is a convenience your visitors expect and a hallmark of good customer service. But it’s also one of the riskiest points in your network. A shared password that’s been passed around for years offers virtually no protection, and a single compromised guest...
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6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools

by | January 15, 2026 | AI | 0 Comments

We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us draft quick emails, write marketing copy, and even summarize complex reports in seconds. However, despite the...
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5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business

by | January 10, 2026 | IT Management | 0 Comments

Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or...
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3 Simple Power Automate Workflows to Automatically Identify and Terminate Unused Cloud Resources

by | January 5, 2026 | Cloud | 0 Comments

The cloud makes it easy to create virtual machines, databases, and storage accounts with just a few clicks. The problem is, these resources are often left running long after they’re needed. This “cloud sprawl,” the unmanaged growth of cloud resources, can quietly...
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10 Most Common Smart Home Issues (and How to Fix Them)

10 Most Common Smart Home Issues (and How to Fix Them)

by | May 5, 2024 |

Back when you were a kid, living in a “smart home” probably sounded futuristic. Something out of Back to the Future II or The Jetsons. Well, we don’t yet have flying cars, but we do have video telephones as well as smart refrigerators and voice-activated lights.But...

What Is Microsoft Security Copilot? Should You Use It?

What Is Microsoft Security Copilot? Should You Use It?

by | Apr 30, 2024 |

It can be challenging to keep up with the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Companies need to process large amounts of data. As well as respond to incidents quickly and effectively. Managing an organization's security posture is complex.That's where Microsoft...

Smart Tactics to Reduce Cloud Waste at Your Business

Smart Tactics to Reduce Cloud Waste at Your Business

by | Apr 25, 2024 |

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate. It offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. But cloud services also come with a downside: cloud waste.Cloud waste is the unnecessary spending of resources and money on cloud services. These...