If you saw the recent headlines about the new router ban, the first reaction was probably simple: Good. Remove risky hardware and the problem goes away. That reaction is understandable, but it is incomplete. The Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List on March 20, 2026, to include routers produced in foreign countries, which meansContinue reading “What the New Router Ban Means for Texas Businesses”
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1Password vs. Excel Password Lists: A Brutal Comparison
When business owners compare a password manager vs spreadsheet, the spreadsheet usually wins one argument: “It’s free.” However, that argument ignores a much bigger question: What does it cost when it fails? Today, we’re going to make a direct comparison between using 1Password and storing company credentials in Excel. Not from a technical hype perspective—butContinue reading “1Password vs. Excel Password Lists: A Brutal Comparison”
How to Prevent Credential Theft: Why It Happens and How Texas SMBs Can Stop It
If you’re responsible for operations, HR, or “whatever touches technology” in your company, you’ve likely asked yourself how to prevent credential theft without turning your office into a security fortress. That’s a fair question. After all, credential-based attacks remain the #1 way cybercriminals breach organizations. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, stolen or reusedContinue reading “How to Prevent Credential Theft: Why It Happens and How Texas SMBs Can Stop It”