Security Insights
Expert tips, industry trends, and practical advice to keep your business secure.
Why Your Organization Needs an AI Usage Policy—And What It Should Include
As AI tools proliferate and shadow AI becomes a growing concern, organizations need clear policies governing acceptable use, approved tools, and data handling. Here's what an effective AI Usage Policy looks like.
Read Article →How to Evaluate and Choose a Managed IT and Cybersecurity Provider
Not all managed IT providers are equal. Here's what small businesses should look for—and watch out for—when evaluating partners for IT management and cybersecurity.
Read Article →The Notepad++ Compromise: What a Six-Month Supply Chain Attack Reveals About Software Trust
State-sponsored hackers hijacked the popular text editor's update mechanism for months. Here's what happened, who's at risk, and what this incident teaches us about third-party software security.
Read Article →Clawdbot Update: From Viral Sensation to Security Cautionary Tale in One Week
The AI assistant we covered last week has since been hit with exposed databases, credential leaks, supply chain attacks, crypto scams, and a malware campaign. Here's what happened—and what it means for organizations watching the AI agent space.
Read Article →The Rise of AI-Powered Phishing: Why Your Employees Can't Spot It Anymore
Traditional phishing red flags like bad grammar and generic greetings are disappearing. AI is enabling attackers to craft highly personalized, context-aware phishing emails that bypass human intuition and conventional training.
Read Article →NIST Changed the Rules on Passwords: Is Your Organization Still Following Outdated Guidance?
The latest NIST password guidelines eliminate forced expiration and complexity requirements in favor of longer passwords and breach detection. Many organizations haven't caught up.
Read Article →Deepfake Voice Scams Targeting Small Businesses: How to Verify Before You Trust
AI-generated voice cloning has made it possible for scammers to impersonate executives, vendors, and trusted contacts over the phone. Here's what small business owners need to know about verifying requests before acting on them.
Read Article →Clawdbot Is Everywhere This Week: What Businesses Should Understand Before Diving In
The open-source AI assistant has captured developer attention with 30,000+ GitHub stars. Here's what the hype is about—and the security considerations that come with giving an AI agent access to your digital life.
Read Article →LastPass Issues Critical Warning: What the Latest Attack Means for Your Business
A new phishing campaign is targeting LastPass users with fake maintenance alerts. For organizations still processing the 2022 breach, this is a timely reminder of password manager security considerations.
Read Article →Shadow AI: What Business Leaders Should Know About Unauthorized AI Use
Employees across industries are using AI tools without organizational oversight. Here's what the trend means for businesses—and the questions leaders should be asking.
Read Article →Cybersecurity for Accountants and CPAs: Protecting Client Financial Data
Accounting firms and CPAs handle some of the most sensitive financial information. Here's an overview of the threat landscape and security considerations specific to the accounting profession.
Read Article →Managed IT vs. In-House IT: A Cost Comparison for Growing Businesses
Should your business outsource IT to a managed service provider or build an internal team? Here's an overview of the cost factors and considerations that shape this decision.
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