Cyber Blacksmith

08/18/2026

"We have RAID, so we're protected."

Unfortunately, that's one of the most common misconceptions we encounter.

RAID can help keep systems running when a drive fails, but RAID is NOT a backup. Corruption, accidental deletion, ransomware, and other incidents can still leave you with major problems.

In our latest article we cover:

✅ What actually counts as a backup
✅ The 3-2-1 backup rule
✅ Why backups are a security control
✅ Common mistakes businesses make

Read the article: https://cyberblacksmith.com/articles/backups-are-security-part-1

If you're not sure whether your current environment is protected, reach out to Cyber Blacksmith for guidance.

Cyber Blacksmith — Cybersecurity consulting, managed IT, pe*******on testing, and incident response for small and mid-sized businesses.

08/14/2026

Quick question:

If your server died right now, how long would it take your business to recover?

Hours? Days? Weeks?

Many organizations have backups, but very few regularly test whether they can actually restore their data and resume operations.

A backup that can't be restored isn't really a backup.

Our newest article explains why modern backup systems are a critical part of cybersecurity and what every business owner should know.

📖 Read it here: https://cyberblacksmith.com/articles/backups-are-security-part-1

Want a second opinion on your backup and recovery plan? We'd be happy to help.

Cyber Blacksmith — Cybersecurity consulting, managed IT, pe*******on testing, and incident response for small and mid-sized businesses.

08/12/2026

Most small businesses think backups are an IT problem. They're wrong.

If ransomware encrypted every file in your company tomorrow, how confident are you that you could recover quickly and completely?

A backup isn't just a copy of your data. It's one of the most important security controls protecting your business from downtime, data loss, and financial damage.

In our latest article, we break down why backups are a cybersecurity issue, not just a storage issue.

👉 Read more: https://cyberblacksmith.com/articles/backups-are-security-part-1

Need help reviewing your backup strategy? Contact Cyber Blacksmith and let's make sure your recovery plan will actually work when you need it.

08/11/2026

When your movies, software, or data live exclusively in someone else's ecosystem, access can change without warning.

That's why every individual and business needs a backup strategy that isn't dependent on a single provider.

Cyber Blacksmith helps clients implement affordable self-hosting and backup solutions so they maintain control of their digital assets.

When you're ready to take ownership of your data, we're here to help.

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07/22/2026

DKIM is not something you want to guess your way through.

The setup involves email provider settings, DNS records, selectors, keys, and testing.

If it is configured correctly, it can strengthen trust in your business email.

If it is ignored, missing, or poorly maintained, your email domain may not have the protection and trust signals it should.

This is one of those quiet cybersecurity basics that most people do not think about until there is a problem.

Cyber Blacksmith helps small and mid-sized businesses review their domain security and build a practical path forward.

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Cyber Blacksmith — Cybersecurity consulting, managed IT, pe*******on testing, and incident response for small and mid-sized businesses.

07/20/2026

A lot of companies have someone who became the unofficial tech person.

They help with the website.
They manage the email platform.
They connect the CRM.
They troubleshoot the weird stuff.

Then one day, someone asks them to figure out SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS records, and email security.

That is a lot.

DKIM is one piece of domain security. It helps receiving mail servers validate signed messages from your domain.

The business goal is simple:
Make it harder for someone to misuse your company’s email identity.

Cyber Blacksmith helps businesses review these technical pieces and figure out what needs to be fixed first.

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07/15/2026

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07/15/2026

Your business email domain does more than send messages.

It carries trust.
Customers trust it.
Vendors trust it.
Employees trust it.
Billing systems use it.
Marketing tools use it.

That is why domain security matters.

DMARC helps protect your domain from being used in spoofed emails by working with SPF and DKIM to verify whether messages are legitimate.

The setup can get technical, especially if your business uses multiple platforms to send email.

But the goal is practical:
Make it harder for someone to impersonate your company.

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Cyber Blacksmith — Cybersecurity consulting, managed IT, pe*******on testing, and incident response for small and mid-sized businesses.

07/13/2026

A lot of businesses have someone on the team who becomes the unofficial “tech person.”

They manage the website.
They help with email.
They connect the CRM.
They get asked about weird login issues.

And then one day, cybersecurity tasks get added too.

DMARC is one of those tasks that matters, but can feel overwhelming if it is not your world.

In simple terms, DMARC helps your domain tell mail servers how to handle messages that fail authentication.

That helps reduce the risk of someone impersonating your business by email.

You do not have to become a cybersecurity expert.

But your business does need one in your corner.

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Cyber Blacksmith — Cybersecurity consulting, managed IT, pe*******on testing, and incident response for small and mid-sized businesses.