7 tips for creating an AI policy for your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping employees write emails, summarize meetings, organize data, and create marketing content in minutes instead of hours. The challenge is that many businesses adopt AI without establishing any rules for how it should be used. A team member might paste confidential client information into a public AI tool or rely on […]
Shadow IT: What it is and how to manage it
Your employees are resourceful. When a tool they’re using feels too slow or inadequate, they will find ways to work around such limitations. They may download an app, use a personal cloud account, or try a free and seemingly harmless AI tool. It happens quietly and rarely with any awareness of the risks. This is […]
An SMB’s IT checklist for hurricane season
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and for businesses across North and South Carolina, that window carries real operational risk. Hurricane Helene’s 2024 impact on North Carolina triggered more than $555 million in federal assistance, and recovery in many communities remains incomplete. But physical damage is only part of the story: IT outages […]
Hurricane season prep: Backup vs. business continuity
Every hurricane season is a reminder to business owners that disruption is not a matter of if, but when. The difference between a temporary setback and a permanent closure often comes down to preparation. And yet, many SMBs enter the season relying solely on a data backup solution, mistakenly believing that it’s enough to protect […]
National Email Week: How email attacks are evolving in 2026
Email still drives daily business operations. Contracts, invoices, customer updates, and internal approvals all move through inboxes every day. That is exactly why cybercriminals continue to focus on email as one of the easiest ways into a business network. National Email Week is a good time for businesses to evaluate their ways of communication and […]
National Email Week: Why basic spam filters aren’t enough to protect your business
Email is an essential tool for your business, yet it remains subject to constant, targeted attacks. Every day, your employees open messages from vendors, clients, and partners, trusting that whatever is in their inbox is legitimate. Cybercriminals are banking on exploiting that trust. As National Email Week puts a spotlight on business communication, it’s worth […]
Commonly overlooked security gaps in SMBs
For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity only becomes a priority after a breach has already caused damage. By that point, weak passwords, outdated systems, poor access controls, and unpatched software may have already given attackers an easy way in. Cybercriminals often rely on these everyday security gaps rather than advanced tactics. In this […]
The ROI of upgrading your business phone system
Your phone system touches every department, but it’s often the last thing businesses think to upgrade. While a traditional phone system may seem sufficient, its shortcomings carry hidden costs. Missed calls, dropped connections, and frustrated customers can lead to lost business. The returns of a modern phone system upgrade are not just in reduced monthly […]
World Password Day: What are passkeys, and should your business use them?
For years, passwords have been the standard way to secure logins. Yet, for many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), they have also become a daily operational problem. Weak passwords, reused credentials, forgotten logins, and phishing attacks continue to expose businesses to unnecessary risk. A single compromised account can disrupt email, cloud access, payroll systems, and […]
What is MFA fatigue, and how can you fight it?
World Password Day is a timely reminder that cybersecurity is no longer the IT department’s concern. A compromised login can quickly become a business problem, affecting operations, customer trust, and even revenue. A growing security threat is MFA (multifactor authentication) fatigue. While MFA remains one of the best tools for protecting business accounts, attackers have […]