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  • The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

    The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room

    The most dangerous thing in a server room is often the phrase, “Don’t touch that.” It’s usually said with a half-joke and a grimace. It refers to the old box that “still works”, runs something important, and has survived so many fixes and workarounds that nobody feels confident changing it anymore. That’s legacy debt.  Not…

  • The “Backup Exit” Strategy: Can You Move Your Data Without the Vendor’s Help?

    The “Backup Exit” Strategy: Can You Move Your Data Without the Vendor’s Help?

    When you first sign up for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, everything is designed to feel effortless.  The problem is that the first real test of a SaaS relationship isn’t the onboarding. It’s the exit.  For many small businesses, the front door is wide open, but the emergency exit is bolted shut: exports are incomplete, key…

  • Micro-SaaS Vetting: The 5-Minute Security Check for Browser Add-ons

    Micro-SaaS Vetting: The 5-Minute Security Check for Browser Add-ons

    Browser add-ons have a funny reputation. They feel “small”. A quick install. A tiny productivity boost. A harmless little helper that lives in your toolbar. But in practice, a browser extension is more like a micro-SaaS vendor sitting inside your browser session. It can see what you see, interact with the pages you open, and…

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  • 7 Important Considerations Before You Buy Smart Home Tech  

    Smart homes seem like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. They have lights that respond to your voice commands and thermostats that auto-adjust. Not to mention robot vacuums that clean your floors while you relax. It’s all very tempting. But before you rush out and buy the newest gadget, there are some crucial considerations.…

  • Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must

    Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure, but you also don’t checkthem daily. Are they really locked and safe? A tiny crack or hidden weakness could have occurred. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. That’s the risk of neglecting continuous cybersecurity…

  • A Simple Guide to the Updated NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework

    Staying ahead of threats is a challenge for organizations of all sizes. Reported global security incidents grew between February and March of 2024. They increased by 69.8%. It’s important to use a structured approach to cybersecurity. This helps to protect your organization. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created a Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).…