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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.

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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...

The Massachusetts WISP: What It Is, Who Needs One, and How to Build Yours

Free tool: at the bottom of this page you can build...

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A Small Business Roadmap for Implementing Zero-Trust Architecture

Most small businesses aren’t breached because they have no security at...

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5 Security Layers Your MSP Is Likely Missing (and How to Add Them)

Most small businesses aren’t falling short because they don’t care. They’re...

Cyber Insurance Requirements for SMBs in 2026: What You Need to Qualify

If your cyber insurance renewal came back with a higher premium,...

AI Deepfake Fraud: Is Your Small Business Ready for the 2026 Threat?

In 2026, the old advice about spotting bad grammar and suspicious...

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