Every January, tech publications release breathless predictions about revolutionary trends that will “change everything.” By February, most business owners are drowning in buzzwords – AI this, blockchain that, metaverse something-or-other – with no idea what actually matters for a company with 15 employees trying to increase revenue by 20%.
Here’s the truth: Most tech trends are hype designed to sell expensive consulting services.
Introduction
Every cybersecurity breach tells a story. More often than not, that story starts with someone clicking, sharing, or scrolling just a little too far.
It’s not malice that drives this problem, however. It’s human nature.
Introduction
Every cybersecurity breach tells a story. More often than not, that story starts with someone clicking, sharing, or scrolling just a little too far.
It’s not malice that drives this problem, however. It’s human nature.
Introduction
You might think cybersecurity is all about firewalls, patches, and anti-virus, but often, it begins (and sometimes ends) with a conversation. Small check-ins like, “Did you expect that email?” or a verbal confirmation from a coworker add up to
Security doesn’t just come from technology, in other words.
Introduction
Convenience has quietly become the new currency. We want to log in faster, share files easier, approve payments instantly. Unfortunately, cybersecurity often ends up taking a back seat to that craving for speed. Each and every shortcut chips away at the layers of protection we rely on.
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Have you ever found yourself paying higher phone bills for services you didn’t ask for? It’s not just a breach of your trust and privacy—someone manipulating your consent like this is actually a dangerous tactic that has potentially disastrous financial consequences.
The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate people with avoidable tech slip-ups.
Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional headache.
Introduction
95% of cyber-attacks happen because of simple human error. One missed update, a weak password, or suspicious link could compromise an entire work network.
Artificial intelligence technology can help fill in the gaps, so to speak.
Power outages, cyberattacks, hardware failures and natural disasters rarely arrive with a warning, and when they hit, the impact on small businesses can be devastating. Many assume that having a backup is enough, but the truth is, restoring a file isn’t the same as staying operational.
