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Many businesses believe they are not a target for cybersecurity threats. Kaseyaโ€™s โ€œThe Week in Breach Newsโ€ is a reminde...
10/20/2026

Many businesses believe they are not a target for cybersecurity threats. Kaseyaโ€™s โ€œThe Week in Breach Newsโ€ is a reminder that no one is exempt. Let these recent stories show you where your security gaps are and what to shore up before it is your turn. Link to the full article is in the comments below.

That email looks off? Trust your gut.Phishing attacks are getting harder to spot, but the red flags are still there. An ...
10/19/2026

That email looks off? Trust your gut.

Phishing attacks are getting harder to spot, but the red flags are still there. An unexpected request. A link that does not match the senderโ€™s domain. A reply-to address that does not add up. Pause before you click, and report anything suspicious to your IT team.

Donโ€™t make it easy for them.

10/16/2026

Your defenses might look strong on paper. Pen testing tells you if they hold up in the real world.

Here is what you need to know:
๐Ÿ”’ Pen testing is a controlled, simulated attack on your systems carried out by ethical hackers
๐Ÿ” They find vulnerabilities in your software, networks, and applications before malicious actors can exploit them
๐Ÿ’ธ Data breaches bring financial losses, reputational damage, and legal exposure
โœ… Catching weaknesses early is always the better option

Watch the short video and reach out if you want to know more about how pen testing could work for your organization.

Your password got compromised. It happens. MFA stops an attacker from getting any further.Turn on multifactor authentica...
10/15/2026

Your password got compromised. It happens. MFA stops an attacker from getting any further.

Turn on multifactor authentication for every account your business runs on, email, cloud apps, banking, all of it. A six-digit code puts a wall between attackers and your data that a stolen password alone cannot climb.

Don't make it easy for them.

Cisco and NVIDIA just announced USFP, the industry's first 400G-per-lane pluggable form factor, and it is worth paying a...
10/14/2026

Cisco and NVIDIA just announced USFP, the industry's first 400G-per-lane pluggable form factor, and it is worth paying attention to more than the specs.

Cisco has been deepening their partnership with NVIDIA for a while now, spanning networking, security, and AI infrastructure. This announcement raises a bigger question: is Cisco repositioning itself as a full-stack AI infrastructure company?

For any organization thinking about their long-term technology strategy, the answer to that question matters. Link in the comments below.

A weak password is an open door.Use a password manager to generate long, unique passwords for every account. Never reuse...
10/07/2026

A weak password is an open door.

Use a password manager to generate long, unique passwords for every account. Never reuse the same password across platforms. If one account gets compromised, the others stay protected.

Don't make it easy for them.

Over 1,100 IT professionals told Kaseya the same thing: cybersecurity is getting harder to manage, not easier. Human err...
10/06/2026

Over 1,100 IT professionals told Kaseya the same thing: cybersecurity is getting harder to manage, not easier. Human error tops the list of concerns, teams are stretched thin, and most organizations invest only after an incident forces their hand.

Cybersecurity pressure is real. An IT partner works alongside your team to fill those gaps, reduce pressure, and keep your environment protected before something goes wrong. You do not have to carry it alone.

Link in the comments to read Kaseya's full article. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts tomorrow. ๐Ÿ”We will be sharing tips, insights, and resources all month long, but fir...
09/30/2026

Cybersecurity Awareness Month starts tomorrow. ๐Ÿ”

We will be sharing tips, insights, and resources all month long, but first we want to hear from you. Leave your cybersecurity questions in the comments, whether it is about a process, a tool, a project, or where to even start. No question is off the table.

Your network is not just infrastructure. It is a security layer, and it is time to start treating it like one.With AI ac...
09/29/2026

Your network is not just infrastructure. It is a security layer, and it is time to start treating it like one.

With AI accelerating how fast attackers find and exploit vulnerabilities, networking teams can no longer afford to play passive defense. Our partner Cisco breaks down how the network can become an active enforcement layer, and what that means for how you protect your organization.

Worth the read. Link in the comments. ๐Ÿ‘‡

09/28/2026

Raise your hand if you have a backup in place.

Now, raise your hand if that backup has been tested recently and you know it can carry your business through a real cybersecurity event.

Two very different questions. Take a few minutes this week to find out where you stand.

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