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Why SMBs Are in the Crosshairs in 2025 (and how to tilt the odds back)
SMBs were prime ransomware targets in 2025 as data-theft extortion surged. Here’s why attackers favor mid-market orgs and a practical “minimum defensible” sprint to tilt the odds back.
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Goodbye Passwords: A 10-Minute, 2-User Passkey Pilot (Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace)
Run a 10-minute, 2-user passkey pilot for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace—enable, enroll, test sign-ins, and ship with a simple recovery plan.
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Inbox, not spam folder: A simple guide for SMBs (with what you can do today)
Simple SMB guide to land in the inbox: turn on SPF/DKIM, publish a safe DMARC record, add one-click Unsubscribe, and keep spam complaints under 0.3%.
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Cyber Insurance in 2025: The 7 Controls Carriers Expect (and How to Get Bind-Ready in 30 Days)
Bind-ready in 30 days: the 7 carrier-required controls—MFA, EDR/MDR, immutable backups, patch SLAs, phishing training, least privilege, and vendor access—plus the proof underwriters want.
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Ransomware Is Common. Can You Actually Restore?
A backup isn’t a plan—a tested restore is. Use the 3-2-1-1-0 rule and a quarterly “can we restore?” drill so your SMB can bounce back fast.
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Holiday Phishing Starts in October, Here’s How to Stay Ahead
Holiday-themed scams ramp up in October—gift-card BEC, shipment spoofs, and QR traps. Run a 15-minute micro-training, share a 1-page checklist, and make reporting one click.
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Stop Counting Tickets: Measure IT by Revenue Hours Protected
Stop tracking tickets. Measure IT by outcomes—Revenue Hours Protected, incidents prevented, productivity, risk, and CX—rolled into a single IT Impact Score leaders will read.
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Slash Spending & Boost ROI: Budget-Friendly AI Tools for Small Teams
TL;DR When you’re running lean, every dollar counts—and AI doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how small teams can tap into powerful, budget-friendly AI solutions to maximize efficiency, supercharge insights, and get enterprise-level smarts without the enterprise price tag.
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Copilot Is Only As Safe As Your Permissions: A Practical Oversharing Playbook
Before you roll out Copilot, fix oversharing. Here’s a practical checklist using SharePoint Advanced Management, sensitivity labels, and least-privilege pilots.
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