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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.

Can Your Business Actually Get Cyber Insurance? Here’s How to Find Out

Cyber insurance has become one of the most critical — and...

Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June 2026: What Boston Businesses Need to Do Now

What is happening with Secure Boot in June 2026? The Microsoft...

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Your Password Policy Is Probably Outdated. Here’s What NIST Recommends in 2026.

The Short Version The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...

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Does Your Website Need a Privacy Policy? (Yes. Here’s Exactly What It Needs to Say.)

The Short Version If your website uses Google Analytics, has a...

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...

Business professionals reviewing insurance and risk documents

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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