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Kraven I.T. Kraven is your one source for IT solutions.

We offer a full suite of security products to keep you safe while you are working, and when you are not, and security Compliance to help mitigate risk and drive security change for the future.

Quick email tip: Don’t introduce all your customers to each other. 😬Sending the same email to several customers at once?...
10/09/2026

Quick email tip: Don’t introduce all your customers to each other. 😬

Sending the same email to several customers at once?

Before you hit send, check one little thing: Are their addresses in BCC?

Putting everyone in the To or CC field means every recipient can see everyone else’s email address. Besides creating an awkward situation, you may be exposing customer information that wasn’t meant to be shared.

Using BCC helps keep those addresses private and prevents everyone on the list from getting buried in “Reply All” messages.

📧 Sending newsletters or emails to a larger list? Skip BCC altogether and use a proper email marketing platform. It can manage your contacts and unsubscribes while reducing the chance of accidentally exposing your customer list.

Sometimes better cybersecurity comes down to knowing which button to click before you hit Send.

Need help making sure your business is using email safely? Kraven IT can help.

🌐 www.KravenIT.com/Contact-Us
📞 866-214-8324

10/07/2026

The power goes out for 30 seconds. No big deal… right? ⚡

Maybe not.

Even a quick power interruption can knock your router, firewall, switches, and local servers offline. And when the lights come back on, your technology doesn’t always bounce back quite as quickly.

That’s where a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) comes in.

A UPS provides temporary battery power that can help:
🔋 Keep critical network equipment running during short outages
📞 Keep internet-based phones connected
💻 Give servers time to shut down safely
⚡ Protect important equipment from unexpected power interruptions

But there’s a catch: UPS batteries don’t last forever.

If you have them, do you know when they were last tested or replaced? And are the right devices actually plugged into them?

A little preparation now can help prevent a short power outage from turning into a much longer technology problem.

Not sure how well your business is protected? Kraven IT can help review your setup, identify what should be connected to a UPS, and make sure your power protection is ready when you need it.

🌐 www.KravenIT.com/Free-Network-Assessment
📞 866-214-8324

Your guests need Wi-Fi. They don’t need a backstage pass to your business network. 📶When a visitor asks for the Wi-Fi pa...
10/05/2026

Your guests need Wi-Fi. They don’t need a backstage pass to your business network. 📶

When a visitor asks for the Wi-Fi password, it’s easy to connect them to whatever network is available.

But if that’s the same network your computers, printers, cameras, and file storage use, their device may be getting closer to your business systems than it should.

That’s why businesses should have a properly configured guest Wi-Fi network.

Guests can still browse the internet, check email, and get their work done—while your internal business systems stay separated.

Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access, not business access.

🤔 Is your guest network actually separated from the rest of your business?

👉 Find out what your IT provider should be checking: www.KravenIT.com/Blog

What does your work calendar tell strangers about your business? 👀Probably more than you think.Meeting titles can reveal...
10/02/2026

What does your work calendar tell strangers about your business? 👀

Probably more than you think.

Meeting titles can reveal client names, upcoming projects, job interviews, travel plans, and other information you may not want shared outside your company. Depending on your settings, guests may even be able to see meeting descriptions or attendee lists.

For most people outside your organization, “Free” or “Busy” is all they really need to know.

And don’t forget about those old shared calendars. A calendar created years ago could still be accessible to former employees, contractors, or anyone who still has the link.

Take a few minutes to check your calendar-sharing permissions. It’s a small setting that can reveal a surprising amount about your business.

🔒 Not sure what people outside your company can see? Kraven IT can review your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace sharing settings and help make sure private information stays private.

🌐 www.KravenIT.com/Contact-Us
📞 866-214-8324

You have a fire drill. Why not a cyber drill?You may have a plan for what your business would do during a cyberattack—bu...
09/30/2026

You have a fire drill. Why not a cyber drill?

You may have a plan for what your business would do during a cyberattack—but has your team ever actually practiced it?

That’s where a tabletop exercise comes in.

Gather your key people, give them a realistic scenario, and talk through what would happen next.

For example:
“It’s Monday morning. Every file is encrypted, there’s a ransom note on the screens, and email isn’t working. What do we do?”

Then start asking questions:
Who gets called first?
Who has authority to make important decisions?
Can you access emergency contacts if your systems are down?
How will you keep serving customers?
What will you tell employees and customers?
Do you know where your backups are—and whether they actually work?

Every question your team can’t answer reveals something you can fix before a real emergency.

No fancy software. No simulated hacking. Just an hour, the right people, and a few uncomfortable “What do we do now?” questions.

Because the middle of a cyberattack is a terrible time for your first rehearsal.

Need help making sure your business is prepared? Kraven IT can help you identify gaps and build an incident response plan your team can actually use.

866-214-8324 | www.KravenIT.com/Contact-Us

Where do your company files actually live?It might not seem important—until the person who owns them leaves your busines...
09/28/2026

Where do your company files actually live?

It might not seem important—until the person who owns them leaves your business.

Files stored in an employee’s OneDrive are connected to that individual account. That can create headaches when employees leave, accounts are removed, or someone else suddenly needs access to their work.

That’s where the difference between OneDrive and SharePoint matters.

Think of it this way:
OneDrive = your individual working files.
SharePoint = files that belong to the business and need to be shared with the team.

The problem is, many businesses use whichever one is most convenient at the time. Before long, important documents are scattered everywhere and nobody is quite sure who owns what.

A little organization now can prevent a lot of scrambling later.

👉 Not sure where your business files belong? Here’s how to decide: www.KravenIT.com/Blog

Your virtual meeting shouldn’t have an open-door policy.Whether you’re using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for c...
09/25/2026

Your virtual meeting shouldn’t have an open-door policy.

Whether you’re using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet for client calls, team meetings, or webinars, a few simple settings can help keep unexpected guests from dropping in.

Before your next meeting:
1. Turn on the waiting room so you control who enters.
2. Use a passcode for an extra layer of protection.
3. Lock the meeting once everyone has arrived.
4. Limit screen sharing to the host when attendees don’t need it.
5. Send meeting links directly to attendees instead of posting them publicly.

And if you record your meetings, remember that those recordings may contain confidential conversations or business information. Protect them just like you would any other sensitive file.

Because “You’re on mute” should be the biggest problem in your next virtual meeting.

Need help making sure your team’s collaboration tools are set up securely? Kraven IT can help you put the right settings and protections in place.

866-214-8324 | www.KravenIT.com/Free-Network-Assessment

09/25/2026

Most threats don’t arrive loudly or obviously. They settle in quietly and by the time you’re looking for the keys, the moment to prepare has passed.

Businesses that come out on the other side didn’t get lucky. They had a plan before anything forced them to use it. When something showed up uninvited, they weren’t left waiting for it to leave.

Stop reacting. Start preparing. Send us a message to schedule a discovery call.

09/24/2026

The businesses that respond best under pressure usually aren't thinking faster than everyone else. They just made sure they had a plan before anything went wrong.

That's what makes all the difference between reacting and responding.

Message us to find out whether your recovery plan is ready when it's needed.

09/23/2026

Not every cybersecurity threat comes through the internet. Sometimes, it walks through the front door.

An unfamiliar person inside your office could potentially access an unlocked computer, photograph sensitive information, take equipment, or connect a device to your network.

And sometimes, getting inside is as simple as following an employee through a locked door.

It’s called tailgating—and attackers can take advantage of something most of us do automatically: holding the door for someone.

A few simple habits can make a big difference:
- Politely ask unfamiliar visitors, “Hi, can I help you?”
- Have visitors sign in and es**rt them where they need to go.
- Don’t allow unknown people to follow you through secured entrances.
- Lock your computer whenever you step away—even if it’s only for a minute.
- Keep sensitive paperwork and devices from being left unattended.

You don’t need your employees acting like security guards. You just want them comfortable speaking up when something doesn’t look right.

Because sometimes the biggest security upgrade is simply paying attention to who walks through the door.

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