by Dan Polk | Jun 25, 2025 | cybersecurity, Executive, Guide
You know the saying: You get what you pay for. And nowhere is that more obvious than in IT. On the surface, a cheaper managed IT services agreement might seem like a win: lower monthly costs, basic support, maybe even some cybersecurity tools thrown in. But dig a...
by Dan Polk | Apr 26, 2025 | cybersecurity, Guide, Tips and Tricks
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about. This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of...
by Dan Polk | Apr 26, 2025 | Business Planning, compliance, cybersecurity, Executive, Guide
If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer – yes, the one quietly humming in the corner – could be one of the biggest...
by Dan Polk | Apr 26, 2025 | cybersecurity, Guide
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything! That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to...
by Dan Polk | Apr 26, 2025 | cybersecurity, Guide
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?” Oh, where to begin… After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see time and again is treating IT and...
by Dan Polk | Mar 31, 2025 | Essentials, Executive, Guide, Process, Tips and Tricks
Mark your calendars: October 14, 2025 – the day Windows 10 officially reaches its end of life. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes or technical support for Windows 10. But what does this mean for your business applications and...
