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…
For small businesses, SaaS tools are a lifeline — file sharing, CRM, payroll, project management. But here’s the risk: not every SaaS vendor protects your data the same way. Before you trust a provider with customer records, contracts, or financial data,…
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…
Small businesses often think cybersecurity requires big budgets and thick manuals. In reality, most risks can be reduced with a handful of clear, simple habits — all of which fit on a single page. Here’s the one-page checklist every small team should…
AI tools are everywhere — drafting emails, summarizing documents, and even brainstorming strategies. But with convenience comes a new risk: what happens when employees copy and paste sensitive business data into a chatbot? The hidden danger A real-world scenario A project manager…
When we think about cybersecurity, we often imagine a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leading a team of experts, monitoring threats 24 But let’s be honest: most small and mid-sized businesses don’t have a CISO — and probably never will. Does this…
Hackers don’t just break systems — they break people’s attention. Instead of brute-forcing passwords, they often manipulate psychology to make you want to click the wrong link or open the wrong file. Here are seven classic tricks they use in phishing emails, fake messages, and…
Startups move fast. Speed is survival — ship features, sign clients, raise funding. But too often, security is left behind as something to “fix later.” The problem? Later always comes — and it’s more expensive, disruptive, and damaging than fixing it early.…