October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to take a fresh look at how your business is protecting itself. Here’s the thing: most cyberattacks don’t happen because some criminal mastermind broke in. They happen because of everyday slip-ups — like clicking a shady link or reusing a password that’s already been stolen.
We get it—stretching the life of your technology feels like you’re being budget-smart. But here’s the truth: holding onto outdated systems for too long often costs more in the long run. Productivity drops, downtime creeps in, and your cybersecurity defenses start to weaken.
Cybersecurity myths are dangerous. They’re not just harmless misunderstandings—they can create big gaps in your defenses and leave your business exposed. Let’s clear up five of the most common ones.
When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, the basics still matter—maybe more than ever. IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report found that 82% of breaches involved data stored in the cloud, and most of them could have been prevented with simple, everyday safeguards.
Heads up, Albuquerque business owners! If you’re still using Windows 10, you’ve got a major deadline coming up. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. While your computer will continue to work, without those crucial security updates and technical support, your business could be at risk. Let’s dive into what this means for you and your business.
Power outages. Ransomware. Wildfires. Flash floods.
Most small business owners don’t think these things will ever happen to them—until they do. And by then, it’s too late to ask the important questions.
We trust our phones with everything—from business emails to banking apps to private conversations. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: tracking and spying on a mobile phone is surprisingly easy—and more common than most people think.
If you’re a small business owner, you probably wear a dozen hats—operations, sales, HR, IT… and somewhere in the mix, compliance. But let’s be honest—regulatory compliance often feels like something only the big guys need to worry about.
If you’re tired of juggling dozens of passwords—or worse, reusing the same one everywhere—you’re not alone. Passwords are one of the biggest pain points in everyday digital life.
Fingerprint scanners. Facial recognition. Voice ID. These aren’t just features on smartphones anymore—they’re showing up in offices, warehouses, and even small retail shops.