TL;DR IT security risk assessments should be done at least once a year (and whenever major changes or incidents occur), to uncover vulnerabilities early, prioritize fixes, stay compliant, and reduce the impact of evolving cyber threats. Don’t Wait for a Breach: The Case for Regular Risk Assessments If your business had a leaky roof, would […]
TL;DR Strong IT security follows a prevent, detect, and respond strategy. Prevention reduces risk through layered protections and user awareness, detection identifies threats early through continuous monitoring, and response ensures fast containment and recovery. Together, these pillars help businesses stay protected, minimize downtime, and adapt to evolving cyber threats. The 3 Pillars of Proactive IT […]
You got into healthcare to help people, not to wrestle with server configurations or lose sleep over encryption protocols. Yet, whether you run a busy dental practice or a private therapy office, the safety of your patient data is just as critical as the care you provide in the exam room. Patients trust you with […]
What if the biggest threat to your Q4 success isn’t your competition… It’s the IT gaps in small businesses that are hiding in plain sight. Most business owners discover these vulnerabilities at the worst possible moment: when their systems fail during peak season and every minute of downtime costs real money. You wouldn’t drive cross-country […]
December is here, and if you’re like most business owners we know, you’re probably feeling a lot of pressure. Holiday orders are flooding in, your team is rushing to finish up year-end projects, and everyone’s asking about compliance deadlines. But while you’re focused on finishing the year on a strong note, your IT infrastructure could […]
IT budgeting for 2026 shouldn’t feel like guesswork, but let’s be honest: that’s how it normally goes for most business leaders. Between rising vendor costs, constantly evolving cybersecurity threats, and the pressure to do more with less, creating a budget that actually works for your business can feel nearly impossible. Are you struggling to balance […]
Planning your 2026 IT budget can feel overwhelming—especially for SMBs in Salt Lake City. You want to reduce spending without sacrificing security or performance. Smart SMBs are doing both—cutting waste while improving tech. The key is knowing exactly where to trim and where to invest. Use this checklist to pressure-test your plan before Q4 turns […]
Your IT budget might be bleeding money—and you wouldn’t know it until it’s too late. Picture this: You’re reviewing your books at the end of the year, and your IT spending looks like a leaky bucket, dripping money in places you didn’t even know existed. This is a surprisingly common problem. Most small businesses have […]
No business ever wants to be the one that makes headlines for the wrong reasons—a data breach, a ransomware attack, or a massive leak of sensitive information. But the truth is, cybercriminals don’t discriminate. They target businesses of all sizes, and many small to midsized companies are especially vulnerable because they don’t realize how exposed […]
In cybersecurity, waiting for a problem to happen is like leaving your front door open and hoping no one walks in. When it comes to protecting your business, being proactive is always less stressful, less costly, and far more effective than reacting after an attack. A single network security threat—whether it’s a phishing scam, malware […]
