Making and remembering passwords can be a pain, but everyone is in the same boat. By spending a little time on them now you can stop big problems later. Bad passwords are like leaving your door unlocked for online troublemakers. We don't want that!

Think of your password as the key to your online accounts. You want a strong key, right? Here’s how to make your passwords clean, complex, and work best to secure your digital assets.

We've all seen the scary headlines about ransomware attacks crippling businesses, big and small. It's a threat that's not going away, and unfortunately, many businesses only think about their response after the dreaded ransom note appears. Today, I want to talk about what a proper ransomware response looks like—and it starts long before the attack ever happens. The goal should be to ensure that an attack does the least possible damage to your business.

Most businesses rely on a core set of technologies: computers, essential software, email, a website. These are the fundamentals. There are many savvy small and medium-sized businesses looking beyond this standard toolkit. They're strategically adopting less conventional technologies to boost efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and gain a valuable competitive advantage.

Do you remember Blockbuster Video? Maybe you had a pager. These were once giants, indispensable tools of their time. Unfortunately, time, and technology, marches relentlessly on. Today, clinging to outdated business technology is like insisting on using a map and compass when everyone else has GPS—you might eventually get there, but you'll be slower, less efficient, and far more prone to getting lost.

Cyberattacks aren’t just some far-off headline problem, they’re a real threat to businesses, individuals, and even governments. Hackers are smart, sneaky, and relentless. Fortunately, developing a few smart habits can make it really tough for hackers to mess with you. In this month’s newsletter, we’re breaking down how you can level up your security game and stay off a hacker’s radar.