August can expose problems that small and midsize businesses have been able to overlook for months. Summer vacations, employee turnover, temporary staff, aging equipment, forgotten accounts, and deferred IT maintenance can leave security controls inconsistent. Then an insurance questionnaire, customer security assessment, compliance review, or internal IT audit arrives—and suddenly someone has to prove thatContinue reading “Why SMBs Fail IT Audits in August”
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Summer IT Security Checklist: 20 Essential Checks Every Small Business Should Complete
When summer arrives, many small businesses focus on vacations, seasonal sales, and keeping operations moving with fewer staff in the office. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this too. Reduced staffing, delayed software updates, and relaxed security practices create opportunities for attacks. A Summer IT Security Checklist helps identify weaknesses before they become expensive problems. Spending a fewContinue reading “Summer IT Security Checklist: 20 Essential Checks Every Small Business Should Complete”
Why Every Small Business Needs Network Security (Even If You Only Have 5 Computers)
Many business owners assume network security for small business only becomes important after hiring dozens of employees or investing in expensive servers. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t see it that way. Whether your company has five computers or fifty, every connected device represents a potential entry point for attackers. In fact, smaller businesses often become attractive targetsContinue reading “Why Every Small Business Needs Network Security (Even If You Only Have 5 Computers)”