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,…
Many companies breathe a sigh of relief after passing an audit or getting a compliance certificate. But here’s the truth: compliance ≠ security. Audits check if you follow policies on paper. Attackers check if you left the door open in practice. Here…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
When you think of cybersecurity risks, you probably picture servers, cloud accounts, or phishing emails. But sometimes, the weakest link is sitting quietly in the corner of the office: your printer. A real-world case A mid-sized company faced a sudden…
For most businesses, domains feel like a simple checklist item: buy once, set up, forget. But forgetting to renew a domain can create a huge security hole. When a domain expires, it doesn’t just disappear. Anyone can register it — including…
Attachments are one of the oldest tricks in the hacker’s book — and still one of the most effective.Why? Because people trust what lands in their inbox. Before you double-click that PDF, invoice, or resume, pause.Here’s a 3-step checklist you can print…