Year-End IT Checklist: 7 Things to Lock Down Before 2027
The end of the year is the best time to review your technology, while budgets are open and renewals are coming up. This plain-English checklist covers MFA, backups, device age, cyber insurance, AI use, licenses, and your 2027 IT budget, so you can close out the year protected and start the next one with a clear plan.
Private Equity Firms Could Be Held Liable for Portfolio Company Data Breaches
Private Equity, Cyber Risk, and the End of Passive Oversight For years, private equity firms largely treated cybersecurity breaches as a portfolio company problem. Courts, regulators, insurers, and LPs are increasingly looking at it differently. The recent Bain Capital-related litigation (the PowerSchool data breach case) did not create a new legal standard, nor did it […]
What Can Veterinary Practices Learn from the 11th Street Hospital Ransomware Attack?
In March 2026, the Nightspire ransomware group claimed an attack on 11th Street Veterinary Hospital and said it had taken client and operational data. This isn’t the first veterinary practice to get hit, and it won’t be the last. In a typical attack, one click from a staff member opens the door to attackers who […]
The Security Risks of DIY AI: Why Businesses Need an IT Partner
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and businesses are rushing to adopt it. The promise is compelling: faster workflows, lower costs, and smarter decision-making. But when AI is implemented without proper oversight, it introduces serious security, compliance, and operational risks. AI isn’t a plug-and-play tool. It’s more like adding a powerful new system user, one that touches […]
AI-Powered Cyberthreats: Why Managed IT Services Are Critical for SMB Security
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and how cybercriminals attack. AI-powered cyber threats are growing faster, smarter, and harder to detect, putting small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) at serious risk. For most organizations, the question is no longer if a cyberattack will happen. It’s when. Today’s attackers use AI to create highly convincing […]
What Is Cybersecurity? A Practical Guide for Businesses
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and data from digital attacks, theft, and damage. For a business, it is not just a technology issue. It covers the tools you use, the policies you set, and the everyday habits of the people who use your systems. As businesses rely more on […]
BYOD Security Risks: Concerns and Solutions for Businesses
BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, lets employees use their personal phones, tablets, and laptops for work. It gives people the flexibility to work wherever and whenever they need to, and businesses can save on hardware costs. But personal devices also bring security risks that company-owned equipment does not, and those risks need a plan. […]
Tech Tips for Firing Employees: An IT Offboarding Checklist
When an employee leaves, especially when they are let go, their access to your systems needs to leave with them. Accounts left open after a departure are a common source of data leakage, insider misuse, and attacks on unmonitored accounts. A clear IT offboarding procedure makes every departure secure and consistent, and helps you stay […]