Your Password Policy Is Probably Outdated. Here’s What NIST Recommends in 2026.
The Short Version The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated their digital identity guidelines in 2024, and the recommendations have shifted significantly from what most organizations currently enforce. Mandatory password expiration is out. Length requirements are more important than complexity rules. Password managers are officially recommended. And the focus has moved from making […]
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 usability, not protection. Most tenants go live with default configurations that leave significant gaps: no multi-factor authentication enforcement, legacy authentication protocols still active, admin accounts without dedicated privileged access, and Defender features switched off. This guide covers the 20 settings that matter most and […]
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 domain — and every business does — you need three DNS records configured correctly: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Without them, anyone on the internet can send email that appears to come from your domain. Your customers can receive convincing fraud emails that show your […]
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 request — whether it arrived in an email, a text message, a LinkedIn DM, or a Slack notification — you should verify it. Phishing attacks are responsible for more than 90% of successful data breaches, and the majority of them begin with a single […]
What Happens When You Ignore Security Warnings on Your Computer ?
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October is Cyber Security Awareness: Week 1: Make Your Home and Office a Haven for Online Safety
About Cyber Security Awareness Month National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Since its inception under leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and […]
Digital Security 101 for Non Profits by Tech Soup
Digital Security 101, geared towards individuals, will help you learn five steps to protect yourself and your ability to serve the people you serve.