Category Archives: Cybersecurity

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, […]

Why Delaying Your OS Migration Is a Costly Mistake for SMBs

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Still on Windows 10? You might be making the most expensive mistake your business makes this year. With the October 2025 deadline looming, many SMBs are still in “wait and see” mode. But here’s the reality: delaying your OS migration doesn’t just open you to cyber threats—it could blindside you with surprise costs, compliance risks, and […]

How Often Should You Perform an IT Security Risk Assessment?

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If your business had a leaky roof, would you wait for a storm to find out how bad the damage could get? Probably not—you’d inspect it regularly, make small repairs early, and avoid the far more expensive disaster later. The same principle applies to your IT infrastructure. A well-timed IT security risk assessment can be […]