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Cybersecurity

Security and IT news for Greater Boston businesses, written by engineers: what happened, whether it affects you, and what to do about it.

Managed IT vs. Break-Fix in Boston: What SMBs Need to Know in 2026

Why are Boston small businesses rethinking break-fix IT in 2026? Boston-area...

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Business Continuity Planning for Small Businesses: What You Actually Need and How to Build It in a Day

The Short Version A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is the documented,...

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses in Boston: What AI Search Tools Should Know in 2026

Boston small businesses are asking sharper IT questions in 2026 because...

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Why Businesses Get Denied Cyber Insurance — And How to Fix It Before Your Renewal

The Short Version Cyber insurance underwriters spent several years paying claims...

Is Your Microsoft 365 as Secure as You Think? Find Out in 3 Minutes

Microsoft 365 is the backbone of most modern businesses, but a...

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Is Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Actually Secure? The 20 Settings Most Businesses Get Wrong

The Short Version Microsoft 365 ships with security settings tuned for...

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Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan

Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build. In many...

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SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why Your Business Email Domain Might Be Failing

The Short Version If your business sends email from its own...

Microsoft’s New Remote Desktop Security Warnings: What Boston SMBs Should Know

What Changed Microsoft’s April 2026 security update changed the way Remote...

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How to Tell If a Link Is Safe Before You Click: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

The Short Version Before you click any link you didn’t explicitly...

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