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You move the money. Prove you can protect it.Payroll clients trust you with paychecks, bank accounts, and Social Securit...
10/15/2026

You move the money. Prove you can protect it.

Payroll clients trust you with paychecks, bank accounts, and Social Security numbers. SOC 2 shows that trust is earned.

🔒 SOC 2 Type I in 90 days
🔒 Gap assessment against SOC 2 requirements
🔒Policies auditors expect, written for you
🔒Help closing security gaps
🔒 Evidence organized and audit managed start to finish

We handle the heavy lifting from first assessment to final report.

📩 Ready to get started?
https://blackbottleit.com/compliance/
[email protected]

This week, a PA school district suffered a cybersecurity breach that started with the on-premises server!🛡️ Doubting you...
10/07/2026

This week, a PA school district suffered a cybersecurity breach that started with the on-premises server!

🛡️ Doubting your district's cybersecurity posture?
🛡️ How's your data backed up?
🛡️ Does a professional team monitor your environment?

System intrusion is 35% of the top breach patterns, and 52% of public K-12 school districts experienced a cybersecurity breach or incident. (Verizon, 2024)

Let's talk! We protect school districts too.
https://blackbottleit.com/schools/

Just one month out, we will be joining the fall PASBA management conference!  At our exhibit space, John Hensberger Jr.,...
10/05/2026

Just one month out, we will be joining the fall PASBA management conference!

At our exhibit space, John Hensberger Jr., president/vCIO of Black Bottle IT, will explore AI Governance with Accounting Firms as the shift moves from exploration to implementation.

** 90% of Organizations have a dedicated budget in 2026 for AI ** Does your firm?

If we won't be seeing you in Louisville, drop us a DM, and we will share our game plan:
• Implement AI Governance Policy
• Restrict sensitive data going into public AI Agents
• Review and adjust access by roles before implementing

09/30/2026

Do you read the fine print in your contracts?

Most business owners think compliance applies only when a law requires it. But often, the requirement is sitting in a document you've already signed.

Client contracts, vendor security questionnaires, and cyber insurance applications frequently require specific security controls, such as:
🛡️ Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
🛡️Encryption
🛡️ Reliable, tested backups

If you checked "yes" on a form or signed an agreement that says you have these in place, you're expected to meet them. Falling short can mean a lost client, a breached contract, or a denied insurance claim when you need it most.

This is where SOC 2 usually comes in. It isn't a law, but if you store or handle data for other businesses, larger clients increasingly ask for a SOC 2 report before they'll sign. It's an independent audit that proves your security controls are in place and working.

Not sure if your business requires compliance like SOC 2?
Black Bottle IT can help you find out.

Send us a message. 👇
[email protected]
https://blackbottleit.com/compliance/

09/22/2026

We exist to give businesses of every size access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity—delivered by a team that leads the industry in expertise, service, and integrity —and to grow that mission through partnerships across the Western PA region.

We lead the pack.
And your business deserves more from your current MSP. We'd like to take the reins.

Get started with an immediate gap assessment here ⤵️ or give us a call today 800-214-0957
https://blackbottleit.com/

Today, we come together once again — not just to mourn, but to honor that spirit of service and solidarity that carried ...
09/11/2026

Today, we come together once again — not just to mourn, but to honor that spirit of service and solidarity that carried us through.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸

#911

Test your backups.A backup that's never been restored isn't a safety net — it's a guess. You won't find out it's broken ...
09/08/2026

Test your backups.

A backup that's never been restored isn't a safety net — it's a guess. You won't find out it's broken until you're already in a crisis, trying to get systems back up. Restore testing turns backups from a checkbox into an actual part of your security posture.

We handle both backup and scheduled restore testing, so you know your actual recovery time before you need it — not while you're finding out the hard way.

Give us a shout, or take our free 3-minute risk assessment on our homepage:
📞 800-214-0957
🔗 https://blackbottleit.com/

Happy Labor Day.Today's for everyone who shows up and does the work — in the office, in the field, behind the scenes kee...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day.

Today's for everyone who shows up and does the work — in the office, in the field, behind the scenes keeping things running. Take the day, unplug, and enjoy it with the people who matter.

From all of us at Black Bottle IT — thank you, and see you Tuesday.

"Does this look legit?" isn't a real test anymore.AI-generated phishing emails and voice cloning are good enough now to ...
09/03/2026

"Does this look legit?" isn't a real test anymore.

AI-generated phishing emails and voice cloning are good enough now to fool even careful employees. The tell-tale signs — bad grammar, weird phrasing, an "off" voice — are gone.

So the test has to change too. Any request to change bank details, reset access, or move money or data should get verified through a second channel — like a callback to a known number, not the one in the message.

We run staff training and simulated phishing tests to make that habit stick before an attacker tests it for you.

Give us a shout, or take our free 3-minute risk assessment on our homepage:
📞 800-214-0957
🔗 https://blackbottleit.com/

Don't neglect the router in the closet.Outdated firmware. Default credentials never changed. These aren't sophisticated ...
09/01/2026

Don't neglect the router in the closet.

Outdated firmware. Default credentials never changed. These aren't sophisticated attacks — they're the boring stuff that keeps showing up as the root cause of breaches. And they're exactly what gets missed when nobody owns IT full-time.

Let our team at Black Bottle IT take firmware updates and device lifecycle management off your plate.

Give us a shout, or take our free 3-minute risk assessment on our homepage:
📞800-214-0957
🔗 https://blackbottleit.com/

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