Category Archives: Cybersecurity

How Windows 10 End-of-Life Creates Cybersecurity Risks for Small Businesses

Windows 10 End-of-Life

You know that computer humming quietly in your back office, the one everyone says “works just fine”? It might be the digital equivalent of a leaky roof before storm season. When Windows 10 reaches end-of-life on October 14, 2025, that “fine” computer could become your biggest cybersecurity liability. If you’re like most small business owners […]

Why Do Cybersecurity Attacks Spike in October and How Can Businesses Fight Back?

Cybersecurity Attacks

October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and Halloween decorations—it’s also the peak season for cybersecurity attacks. While businesses across Salt Lake City prepare for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, hackers are preparing too, exploiting seasonal distractions that leave companies exposed. Here’s the real question: if an attack hit tomorrow, could your business prove it was ready—or would […]

What Should Every Salt Lake City Business Include in a Cybersecurity Checklist Before October?

cybersecurity checklist

October is knocking, and here’s the real question: if a breach happened tomorrow, could you prove your business was ready? Hackers don’t pause for busy seasons—if anything, they strike hardest when you’re distracted. And the reality is, the busier you are, the more vulnerable your business becomes. This cybersecurity checklist for SMBs will help you […]

What Are the Top 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Business Professionals Make Before Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Mistakes

October is almost here, and every year we see the same thing—businesses scrambling to catch up after threats have already spiked. Here’s the real question: if a breach happened tomorrow, could you prove you were ready? The cybersecurity mistakes SMBs make in September often come back to haunt them in October and beyond. But smart […]

Is Your Business Ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Here’s How to Prepare

cybersecurity awareness month

October is coming fast, and with it comes a surge of cyber threats that most business owners aren’t prepared for. But here’s something most don’t know: there’s a simple step you can take right now to spot hidden vulnerabilities before they cost you clients, cash, or your credibility. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is right around the […]

Your Cyber Insurance Questions—Answered by a Local Salt Lake City IT Expert

Cyber Insurance questions

Do you have cyber insurance questions, wondering why so many small businesses are suddenly being denied cyber insurance—or paying double what they did last year? You’re not alone. Premiums are rising, underwriters are becoming pickier, and more small businesses are dealing with policy denials than ever before. The problem? Most of the information out there […]

7 Cyber Insurance Requirements You Must Meet in 2025 to Keep Your Coverage

Cyber Insurance Requirements

Are you wondering if your business will sail through its cyber insurance renewal? The good news is that meeting 2025’s cyber insurance requirements isn’t rocket science; you just need the right roadmap and partner to help you get there. For businesses in Salt Lake City, staying ahead of the game with comprehensive cybersecurity measures isn’t […]

Cyber Insurance in 2025: Why Unsupported Systems Could Jeopardize Your Renewal

cyber insurance

Are you confident your business is going to pass its cyber insurance renewal this fall? If you’re still running Windows 10 or haven’t updated your cybersecurity measures lately, you could be in for a rather unpleasant surprise. The cyber insurance landscape has changed dramatically in 2025. Insurers are now asking for proof of proactive cybersecurity; […]

The Mid-Year IT Readiness Strategy for SMBs: Cyber Insurance, Compliance & Infrastructure

IT Readiness Strategy

Most SMBs have a Q4 plan. But what they don’t have is a clear picture of how their IT risks, from outdated systems to missed insurance requirements, could derail it all without an IT readiness strategy. Windows 10 end-of-life, stricter cyber insurance audits, and patchwork remote access setups are exposing hidden liabilities across small businesses. […]

The Risks of Delaying Your OS Upgrade: What SMBs Need to Know Now

delaying OS upgrade

The risks of delaying OS upgrades might seem like something you can worry about tomorrow, but for small and medium businesses, that “tomorrow” is closer than you think. With Windows 10’s support ending October 14, every day you wait is like driving with expired registration tags; you might get away with it today, but eventually, […]