Blog Posts
Securing the Modern Network: The Importance of a Cloud Managed Firewall
(Security & Compliance: Episode 6)
Let’s face it. The days of keeping all your company’s tech securely locked in one physical office are long gone. With remote teams working from everywhere and applications scattered across multiple cloud providers, the old moat and castle security approach isn’t cutting it anymore. That is exactly where cloud managed firewalls step in. Think of…
Read MoreThink Before You Prompt: Managing Shadow AI
Your team is looking for ways to work faster. They discover a free AI tool that can summarize a 50-page financial report in seconds, write code snippets, or draft client emails. They paste the information into the prompt box and get exactly what they need. While this boosts daily productivity, it also creates a massive…
Read MoreHoliday Scams Are Starting Early: What Your Team Needs to Spot
This time of year is notorious for bringing a wave of chaotic inboxes. Q4 brings rushed invoice processing, and distracted employees. Cybercriminals are fully aware of this seasonal shift, making the final months of the year the absolute prime season for phishing attacks. While your team is focused on closing out the year strong, hackers…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm: Is Your IT Infrastructure Ready for Autumn?
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, autumn brings more than just pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, as it ushers in a season of unpredictable weather in Michigan. We recently experienced intense weather that caused significant disruptions. From these intense local systems to hurricane remnants blowing through the Midwest, autumn storms can wreak havoc on…
Read MoreThe Silent Breach: Defending Against Account Hijacking
Cybercriminals are no longer just trying to crack your passwords; they are bypassing authentication entirely to hijack accounts like Google and Microsoft. Driven by a booming underground economy of “infostealer” malware, attackers are now targeting active session cookies and tokens. Once compromised, these digital keys grant access to corporate cloud environments, emails, and sensitive data,…
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Why Native Email Protection Falls Short
(Security & Compliance: Episode 5)
Most organizations rely heavily on cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for their daily operations. Because these tech giants host their infrastructure, many business owners assume their communication is automatically secure and fully compliant with industry regulations. However, the reality is much more complex. Email remains the absolute primary vector for cyberattacks. Protecting…
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The Ultimate Back-to-School Tech Guide: Security, Software, and Smart Buying
(A Back-to-School Series: Episode 2)
Welcome to part two of our back to school tech guide. You’ve packed the essentials: extra long twin sheets, a trusty coffee mug, and, of course, your laptop. But while most students focus on getting the hardware, preparing your digital life for the semester is just as crucial. As IT professionals, we see the aftermath…
Read MoreMigrating to a Cloud Phone System Is Easier than You Think
Major infrastructure migrations are usually near the top of the list of things that keep IT leaders up at night. For years, moving from a legacy, on-premises PBX system to a cloud phone system was viewed as a logistical hurdle associated with extended downtime, lost phone numbers, frustrated employees, and ballooning costs. But in 2026,…
Read MoreHounded by scam calls and emails? You’re not the only one.
Scammers use threats and pressure tactics to try to con you for falling into their trap. Learning about popular scam calls and emails makes it easier to avoid them. If a caller speaks of wiring money or paying with a gift card, that is the time to hang up. Scammers have created more targeted phishing…
Read MoreStay Safe: Malware Attack on Home Routers
Staying safe on the internet is becoming more and more difficult in this day and age. There are many ways that hackers can try to steal your information and gain access to your computer or home network. One of the latest major malware attacks has been on home and small business routers. The Federal Bureau…
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