GlacisTech

Name: GlacisTech
Address: 1130 East Arapaho, Suite 184, Richardson, TX, 75081, US
Telephone: +14695222022

Your technology partner, not just your IT provider. Glacis Tech delivers full-service managed IT so your team can focus on what matters. We grow with you.

10/15/2026

Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip: not every threat comes through the internet.

A surprising number of security slips are physical. Think of a laptop left unlocked on a coffee shop table, the sticky note with a password on the monitor, that mystery USB drive someone plugs in out of curiosity, or a screen full of client data facing the lobby.

A few easy habits close these gaps. Lock your screen whenever you step away, which on Windows is as quick as pressing the Windows key and L. Keep laptops and phones with you or secured, be cautious with unknown USB drives, and keep sensitive information off desks and out of view.

Good security is a mix of solid technology and everyday habits. This is the low-tech half, and it costs nothing but a little attention.

10/13/2026

Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip: stay safe when you work away from the office.

More of us work from coffee shops, airports, and home than ever, which is wonderful for flexibility and worth a few simple precautions. Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but others on the same network can often snoop on it, so it is best to avoid banking, logging into sensitive systems, or handling client data while connected.

When you do need to work on the go, a VPN keeps your connection private, and your phone's hotspot is usually safer than open public Wi-Fi. At home, a quick win is changing your router's default password and keeping its software updated.

If your team works from a mix of places, we are glad to help set up simple, secure remote-work basics so everyone stays protected wherever the day takes them.

10/06/2026

This week's Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip turns a potential disaster into a minor inconvenience: back up your data.

Ransomware showed up in nearly half of the breaches studied in Verizon's 2026 report, and its whole business model depends on you not having a copy of your files. When you have reliable backups, a ransom demand loses most of its power, because you can simply restore and carry on.

A good rule to remember is 3-2-1: keep three copies of your important data, on two different types of storage, with one copy kept offsite or in the cloud. Just as important, test a restore now and then so you know the backup actually works when you need it.

If you are not fully sure your backups are running and recoverable, this is a great month to confirm it. That is one of the first things we lock down for every client.

10/01/2026

October is here, which makes it Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

For more than 20 years, CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance have set aside October to help people and businesses build safer habits online.

This year's theme is "Don't Make It Easy for Them," and we love how down to earth that is. Strong security comes down to a few good habits practiced consistently, which is well within reach for any team.

All month, we will share a series of practical tips that go a step beyond the usual advice. We will cover things like protecting your data with solid backups, the physical habits that quietly matter, staying safe when you work away from the office, and building a team that spots trouble early.

Practical and jargon-free, these are real-world steps any small business can put to work right away. Follow along through October, and let's make your business a little harder to target, one habit at a time.

09/28/2026

Three things every growing business should have in place before something goes wrong:

One, multi-factor authentication on every account, so a stolen password is not enough to get in. Two, automatic, tested backups, because a backup you have never tested is just a hope. Three, a real IT partner you can reach fast, not a call center queue.

If you can check all three, you are ahead of most. If not, start with the easiest one today. Save this post, and share it with a business owner who needs the nudge.

Want help putting all three in place? Reach out to us!

09/25/2026

Here is a timely reminder that security is not just about laptops and email anymore.

It is a good moment to think about all the connected devices quietly running in a typical office: security cameras, smart doorbells, printers, thermostats, even the break room TV.

These gadgets are convenient and often inexpensive, which is exactly why they get overlooked. Many ship with a default password, rarely receive updates, and sit on the same network as your files and financial data. That combination turns a small device into an easy side door.

The good news is that a few simple habits close that door:
- Change the default password on every connected device the moment you set it up.
- Keep their firmware updated, the same way you update your computers.
- Where you can, put cameras and smart devices on a separate guest or IoT network, away from your business systems.
- Buy from reputable brands that actually publish security updates.

If you are not sure what is connected to your office network, that is worth finding out, and it is something we help clients map all the time.

09/23/2026

Quick question for our Richardson neighbors: what is the one tech headache that slows your team down the most?

Slow computers, spotty Wi-Fi, the printer that has a personal vendetta? Tell us in the comments. We love hearing what growing businesses are actually dealing with, and we might turn the most common answers into a tips post that helps everyone.

Every business deserves technology that just works. If yours is fighting you more than helping you, let's fix that together.

09/22/2026

Open networks at airports, hotels, and coffee shops are convenient, but they are also one of the easiest places for someone nearby to see what you are doing. On an unsecured network, the login you type or the file you send can be visible to a stranger a few tables away.

A few simple habits keep you safe. Use a VPN, which scrambles your connection so no one on that network can read it. Save the online banking and sensitive logins for a network you trust. And turn off auto-connect, so your devices stop quietly joining any open network they find.

If your team works from the road, a coffee shop, or home, we can set up a business VPN and secure connection habits across everyone's devices, so staying productive never means staying exposed.

09/21/2026

Be honest: how many software update reminders are you ignoring right now?👀

We get it, the "remind me tomorrow" button is easy to love. The catch is that most cyberattacks target flaws that an update already fixed, on devices where nobody installed it. Turning on automatic updates quietly closes that gap for you, no willpower required.

Drop a number in the comments, we promise not to judge. And if updates across your team feel like a losing battle, that is exactly what we handle. Call us at 469-522-2022.

Save this as your reminder to check your settings tonight!

09/17/2026

Today is the day, North Texas Giving Day is here!!

For the next several hours, our whole region is coming together to support the nonprofits that make North Texas a better place to live and work. Every dollar goes straight to the cause you choose, so even a small gift makes a real difference when thousands of us give together.

If you have been meaning to give, consider this your friendly nudge to take two minutes and do it.

Thank you for showing up for our community today. It matters more than you know. Give here: NorthTexasGivingDay.org

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