As an MSP, you know the “Public Sector” dance all too well: tight budgets, ancient legacy systems, and a threat landscape that targets 911 dispatch centers and water utilities with the same ferocity as a Fortune 500 company. For years, we’ve relied on reactive tools (AV and EDR) to catch the “bad guys.” But if […]
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If you’ve looked into “Zero Trust” lately, you’ve probably walked away feeling a bit overwhelmed. Most of the advice out there is written for massive federal agencies or Fortune 500 companies with unlimited budgets and armies of security analysts. For the rest of us—the schools, local governments, and small businesses—the message is usually: “Wait until
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As we move through 2026, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher. According to recent data shared by Whittlesey via the CBIA, the average cost of a data breach now exceeds $4 million, with even small organizations facing hits upwards of $100,000. Because of this, insurers have moved from being “passive observers” to “active
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You need to download a piece of software, check your bank balance, or track a package. You type what you need into Google, hit enter, and click the very first link that pops up. It’s a reflex. We are trained to trust that the top result is the right result. But if that top link
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When we think about keeping our kids safe online, we usually focus on screen time limits, blocking inappropriate content, and preventing cyberbullying. But there is a silent, financially devastating threat that often slips right under the radar: child identity theft. It is a common misconception that identity thieves only target adults with high credit limits
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Tax season is stressful enough on its own. Between tracking down W-2s, crunching the numbers, and hoping for a decent refund, it is completely valid to feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately, while you are busy gathering your financial documents, cybercriminals are busy plotting how to steal them. The reality is that tax season is essentially the Super
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A recent investigation by WIRED has uncovered a staggering reality: data broker breaches have fueled nearly $21 billion in identity theft losses. While most of us worry about hackers targeting our bank accounts directly, the real threat often starts with “data brokers.” These companies collect, package, and sell your most personal details—your home address, phone
Your Data is for Sale—and It’s Costing Billions Read More »
When discussing cybersecurity strategies like Zero Trust, it is easy to get lost in high-level theory. However, the most valuable insights often come from those who have been in the trenches—practitioners who have managed networks, taught the next generation of cyber professionals, and navigated the constraints of real-world budgets. One such expert is Eric Lankford,
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Zero Trust is a term that gets thrown around constantly in cybersecurity circles, often accompanied by confusion or intimidation. Is it a product? A single software installation? A philosophy? For many organizations, the concept can feel out of reach or reserved only for large enterprises with massive budgets. However, a closer look at the principles
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Don’t break up with your printer just yet—PC Matic Support Unlimited is here to save the relationship. Let’s be honest: our relationships with our devices aren’t always a fairytale. Sure, in the beginning, it was magical. You unboxed that new laptop or tablet, peeled off the protective plastic, and everything was fast, shiny, and exciting.
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