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IT Security, Managed IT Services · October 7, 2026

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule for Small Businesses: Why Ransomware Turned It Into 3-2-1-1-0

Most offices I walk into have a backup of some kind: a USB drive on the server, a…

The Trust Problem: How AI Is Reshaping Insider Risk, Identity, and Data Security for Small Businesses

I have been building and defending small business networks for more than twenty-five years, and the security questions…

Windows Server 2016 Support Ends January 12, 2027: A Plan for Orlando Offices Still Running It

Windows Server 2016 support ends January 12, 2027. Here is a 14-week plan for Orlando offices, what Microsoft's…

What Orlando Businesses Should Look for in a Managed IT Services Provider

If you own a business in the Orlando area, your technology is no longer a back-office concern you…

The HIPAA Security Rule Update Slipped to 2027. Here Is What Small Practices Should Do With the Extra Time.

If you run a small medical or dental practice and you have been quietly worrying about the proposed…

IT Security, Managed IT Services · September 25, 2026

Passkey Phishing: How Attackers Get Around Phishing-Resistant MFA

Passkeys can't be phished the old way, so attackers go around them. What phishing-resistant MFA stops, the five…

IT Companies in Orlando All Make the Same Promises. Here Is How to Find the Best Managed Service Provider in Central Florida.

Every IT company in Orlando promises fast response and strong security. Here is a seven-step process for verifying…

IT Security, Managed IT Services · September 21, 2026

PCI Compliance Requirements for Businesses That Take Cards

Every business that takes cards has to meet all twelve PCI DSS requirements, whatever its size. Here is…

HIPAA, IT Security · September 18, 2026

What Counts as a HIPAA Violation? The Everyday Mistakes That Trigger One

Most HIPAA violations are not hacks. Here are the everyday mistakes the HHS Office for Civil Rights actually…