Practical security for small businesses
Plain-language guides on keeping your accounts, email and data safe. What to turn on, where to find it, and why it matters, from someone who does this work every day.
LatestThe ConnectWise Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Microsoft 365
A stolen vendor login exposed over 170 Microsoft 365 accounts through one backup app. Here is what happened and how to check your own connected apps.
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Security tip5 min readPHP2Shell: What the Critical PHP Flaw Means for Your Site
PHP2Shell is a critical, actively exploited PHP flaw hitting websites worldwide. Here is what it is, who is already protected, and what to check this week.
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Guide5 min readBusiness Email: Buy From Microsoft or Google, Not Your Host
Free or reseller email works at first. Here is what you give up in control and security, and why setting up Microsoft 365 or Google directly saves pain later.
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Security tip8 min readVirtual Assistants and Company Data: BYOD, Laptop or VM?
Hiring a virtual assistant? Here is how to weigh a personal computer, a company laptop, and a locked down virtual machine, plus how to restrict logins by IP.
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Guide5 min readTurn On MFA: A Small Business Guide, App by App
Why MFA matters, which kind to pick, and where to switch it on in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot and other small business apps.
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