For many small and mid-sized businesses, IT outsourcing feels like peace of mind. You hand over infrastructure, updates, and user support — and assume it’s handled. But here’s the truth: outsourcing IT doesn’t mean outsourcing responsibility. Your provider may keep systems running,…
When someone leaves a company, HR usually thinks about paperwork, final pay, and maybe an exit interview. But from a security perspective, offboarding is one of the most overlooked — and riskiest — moments in the employee lifecycle. An ex-employee with…
Your marketing team finds a new free design tool.Sales signs up for a file-sharing app because “it’s faster.”HR starts using a survey platform to collect feedback. It’s not malicious. It’s Shadow IT — tools your teams adopt without approval or oversight. And…
Not every security risk comes from negligence. Sometimes, employees make mistakes because they’re trying to help — rushing to solve a problem, satisfy a client, or support a colleague. Unfortunately, good intentions don’t protect against bad outcomes. Common “helpful” mistakes 1. Sharing passwords…
Most 20-person companies don’t have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). But here’s the truth: cybersecurity can’t wait until you “grow up.” The good news? You don’t need a CISO to get started. Security is a shared responsibility — and small teams can…
Most companies treat cybersecurity as a set of strict rules: Important? Absolutely.But here’s the catch: rules alone don’t make people care. Employees often see security as extra work, or worse — as constant control. That mindset creates resistance, shortcuts, and mistakes.…
When most people hear phishing, they imagine clumsy emails about the “Nigerian prince” or obvious grammar mistakes. But modern phishing doesn’t look like that anymore. Today’s attacks are polished, professional, and frighteningly convincing. They mimic business tools, partner communications, even your…
Why cybersecurity isn’t just IT’s job — and how every team member can protect the business. When people hear “cybersecurity,” they think of IT teams, sysadmins, or that one “tech guy” who fixes everyone’s laptops. But here’s the reality:Most security…
How attackers exploit internal trust — and why you should check even “your” emails. Some attacks don’t start by hacking your systems.They start by hacking your trust. A well-timed, convincing email that looks like it’s from your CEO, CFO, or team…