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 contact form, sells anything online, or simply loads in a browser, it collects personal data. That means you need a privacy policy — and in most jurisdictions, that requirement is not optional. The question isn’t whether your business needs a privacy policy; it’s whether […]
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, tested process your organization follows to keep operating — or return to operation — after a disruptive event. You don’t need a hundred-page document to have a functional plan. What you need is clarity on six questions: What are your critical functions? How quickly […]
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 without adequate controls documentation, and they’ve corrected course dramatically. Premiums have increased, coverage limits have decreased, and the list of required controls has grown. Many businesses discover their inadequate security posture only when a renewal is denied or a claim is rejected after a […]
Microsoft’s Transition to New Outlook: What You Need to Know
Your guide to the new email and calendar experience starting April 2026. Starting in April 2026, Microsoft will begin transitioning users with Microsoft 365 for Enterprise licenses from the classic Outlook for Windows to the new Outlook for Windows. This initiative aims to provide users with a modernized email and calendar experience, incorporating advanced features […]
Cybersecurity For SMBs
The Demystifying Guide to Insurance Questionnaires: How BMIT Navigates Compliance for You
Dreading insurance forms? Boston Managed IT decodes the jargon, gathers docs, & guides you to compliance ️ Say goodbye to paperwork stress & hello to peace of mind.
Cybersecurity Risk Alert
There is currently a heightened risk of cyber-attacks from hackers affiliated with the Iranian government. The Iranian government has vowed to retaliate against the United States for the death of Qassem Soleimani. Given Iranian capabilities and history, U.S. entities should prepare for the possibility of cyber-attacks. It is particularly concerning that Iran has a history […]
7 Common IT Mistakes Putting Your Business At Risk
As a business, you plan for everything from driving traffic to increasing revenue. However, one aspect that companies often fail to take into account their business plans is IT security. Without the right IT infrastructure and cybersecurity precautions in place, your company is at high risk of losing all your valuable information to technology malfunctions or worse, cyberattacks.
Regardless of your business size, industry, or amount of investment in IT security to date, here are six common information technology mistakes that we see business across the board make, time and time again. Take a look to see which mistakes your company is making, and the steps that you should take to eliminate technology risk for your business.