“Do It Yourself” IT Is Not a Strategy
April 22, 2025
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making most often in IT and cybersecurity?”
Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of answers.
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making most often in IT and cybersecurity?”
Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of answers.
We’ve all been there before. It’s Monday morning, and you’ve just opened your inbox and found hundreds of unread emails that need your attention. Now you’re spending hours of your day trying to go through each one and organize them as new messages keep popping up.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and the recently released DeepSeek have become part of everyday life. They help us write emails, draft documents, brainstorm ideas, and even plan meals or shopping lists. The convenience they offer is undeniable.
If you think ransomware is the worst thing that can happen to your business, there’s a new threat you need to know about — and it’s even more ruthless.
It’s called data extortion, and it’s changing the way cybercriminals operate. Instead of locking you out of your data and demanding payment for a decryption key, attackers now steal your data and threaten to leak it publicly unless you pay up.
That’s the day Microsoft officially stops supporting Windows 10. No more security updates. No more bug fixes. No more help from Microsoft if something goes wrong.
But what does that mean for the tools and apps your business relies on every day?
Let’s break it down in plain terms.
Technology is an important element of modern business. Without it, most organizations wouldn’t be able to serve their clients effectively or keep their operations running smoothly. Unfortunately, though, with our increased reliance on technology, security risks are only continuing to grow each year.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a new mail scam targeting executives across the U.S. Fraudsters are mailing letters that falsely claim to be from the “BianLian Group,” a known ransomware organization.
If your business relies on technology—and let’s be honest, what business doesn’t?—unexpected downtime can be more than just an inconvenience. It can cost thousands in lost productivity and sales. Just look at what happened to MGM when their systems went down: key cards stopped working, casinos shut down, and even restaurant reservations were unavailable. That fiasco cost them millions.
Tax season is stressful enough without cybercriminals trying to steal your data or scam your business. Unfortunately, they know this is when business owners and employees are juggling deadlines, paperwork, and countless emails—making it the perfect time to strike. The good news? A little awareness and a few smart precautions can keep your business safe. Here’s what you need to watch out for and how to stay one step ahead.
Businesses today are always looking for ways to reduce costs while keeping operations running smoothly. That’s where managed services come in. Instead of handling everything in-house, businesses can outsource IT, security, and other critical functions to a managed services provider (MSP)—a team of experts who take care of the heavy lifting.