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Escaping the Boiled Frog Fate of Cyber Risk

Escaping the Boiled Frog Fate of Cyber Risk

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 19, 2025
  • Security

As a cybersecurity professional, I've seen organizations of all sizes and sectors make a critical, often fatal, mistake: they wait for the water to boil. They operate under a reactive cybersecurity model, adopting the same slow, passive approach as the hapless subject of the boiled frog analogy. It’s a tale I recently rediscovered, and it's a chillingly perfect metaphor for...

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Hackers Will Tear Your Business Down, Brick by Brick

Hackers Will Tear Your Business Down, Brick by Brick

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 19, 2025
  • Security

If you have the guts to start a business, having it succeed is a massive reward, especially considering how much work you’ve had to do to make that a reality. Unfortunately, for businesses worldwide, all that hard work and dedication could be destroyed after a cyberattack. This month, we'll discuss how exactly cyberattacks ruin an otherwise successful business. (more…)

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Tip of the Month: Backing Up Your Mobile Data

Tip of the Month: Backing Up Your Mobile Data

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 18, 2025
  • Security

Imagine losing your phone or having it break. Now, think about all the stuff on it: photos, texts, contacts, apps, and settings. Losing that can not only be super frustrating, it could be damaging to your reputation, your career, or even your safety. Let’s just focus on the data for the time being. If you have your mobile data backed...

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The Real Cost of Cybersecurity Inaction

The Real Cost of Cybersecurity Inaction

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 17, 2025
  • Security

Imagine you’re going through your workday, business as usual, until all of a sudden, you lose control of your computer. A message displays across your screen stating that your files have been encrypted and they will be permanently deleted unless you pay a huge ransom. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there thinking, “Why me? Why my small business?” Cybersecurity is not just...

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Let’s Work Together to Lead Your Business to Success

Let’s Work Together to Lead Your Business to Success

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 16, 2025
  • Security

If your business works with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)—an IT company that handles things like computers, networks, and security—it’s worth knowing how to get the most out of that relationship. MSPs like us can help keep your tech working smoothly, but to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, here are three simple ways to work with us most...

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Consumers Are Depending on Technology More Than Ever

Consumers Are Depending on Technology More Than Ever

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 15, 2025
  • Security

Nowadays, we use technology for almost everything. Whether we're talking to friends, watching videos, or shopping, technology makes it easier and faster. With phones, computers, and other devices, we can do so much more than ever before. This has made people expect things to be quick and simple. Let’s see how tech has changed the way we shop! (more…)

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AI: Essential Strategy for the SMB IT Stack

AI: Essential Strategy for the SMB IT Stack

Historically, AI has been perceived by SMBs as complex, expensive, and outside their operational scope. Today, the democratization of AI via SaaS and integrated platforms makes it a cost-effective, practical IT asset with measurable ROI. Here are three focused areas where AI can be strategically deployed to optimize your business performance: (more…)

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Get a C-Level IT Team Member for the Price of Managed Services

Get a C-Level IT Team Member for the Price of Managed Services

Ask yourself honestly: How well does your current IT support function? If your answer is merely "fine" or "good," you're likely settling for the status quo and missing out on significant benefits. True IT partnership isn't about break/fix; it's about strategic growth. If your provider has never discussed your long-term goals or future technology needs, it's time for a change....

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Boost Your Business: Why VoIP is the Smart Investment

Boost Your Business: Why VoIP is the Smart Investment

No matter the size or industry of your business, effective communication is a constant challenge that dictates where you spend your tech budget. Fortunately, there is a simple, strategic, and powerful solution: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). This modern technology is a sound upgrade from traditional telephone systems and is ready to transform your communication infrastructure for the better. (more…)

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How to Build Better AI Prompts

How to Build Better AI Prompts

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • November 7, 2025
  • How To

Have you tried using AI to support your business, only to find yourself underwhelmed by the results? It can be too easy to assume that the AI will be able to extrapolate what we really mean based on vague instructions, but that just isn’t how it works. In order to get quality results, you need to provide the AI tool...

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