Cybersecurity on a Budget: Essential Tools for Small Businesses

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In today’s digital landscape, small businesses are prime targets for cyber threats, facing risks such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT security teams, small businesses often lack the resources to implement extensive cybersecurity measures. However, neglecting cybersecurity can have severe consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and … Read more

Best Password Managers for Personal & Small Business Use: Features, Security, and Pricing Compared

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In an increasingly sophisticated era of cyber threats, using a password manager is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re an individual securing personal accounts or a small business safeguarding sensitive data, a password manager ensures strong, unique passwords for every account. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? In this … Read more

How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It’s Too Late

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Phishing emails are among the most common cybersecurity threats, targeting individuals and businesses alike. Cybercriminals use these deceptive messages to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, financial details, and personal data. Recognizing phishing emails before you click can save you from data breaches, economic loss, and identity theft. This guide will break down the … Read more

What’s Next & Wrapping Up My Reflections on 30 Years in Cybersecurity

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Here we are—the final installment of my Reflections on 30 Years in Cybersecurity series. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You now have a front-row seat to my journey through the trenches of cybersecurity, from battling ILoveYou and Code Red to unraveling Stuxnet and SolarWinds. You’ve also endured my cybersecurity war stories, late-night incident … Read more

Small Business Cybersecurity: The 5 Biggest Threats You’re Ignoring

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Cybersecurity threats are no longer just a problem for large enterprises. Due to weaker security measures and valuable customer data, small businesses are now prime targets for cybercriminals. Think again if your business is too small to be on a hacker’s radar. Here are five cybersecurity threats that small business owners often overlook—and what you … Read more

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – Lessons Learned & Persistent Challenges

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Welcome back! If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already covered the wild early days of cybersecurity—when dial-up tones were the internet’s soundtrack—and the major attacks that shaped the industry, like Stuxnet, WannaCry, and SolarWinds. But beyond the headlines and war stories, working in cybersecurity for 30 years has taught me a few things … Read more

DeepSeek AI’s Emergence and Its Implications for Small Businesses

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DeepSeek AI has quickly emerged as a dominant force in the AI landscape, offering businesses advanced automation at little to no cost. Its rise to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store has been swift, capturing attention from entrepreneurs and regulators alike. However, with any disruptive technology, there are risks to consider—especially for small … Read more

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – Major Milestones

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Welcome back! If you read the first article, you’ll know that my journey in cybersecurity started back when the internet sounded like a screeching banshee (aka dial-up), and viruses had names like ILoveYou—not exactly subtle. The early days were a whirlwind of late nights, floppy disks, and convincing people that you didn’t ignore cybersecurity until … Read more

Reflecting on 30 Years in Cybersecurity – The Early Days

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When I started my career in cybersecurity 30 years ago, the digital world was vastly different. The internet was still in its infancy—back then, it was a luxury to hear the delightful sound of a dial-up modem connecting (if no one picked up the phone and ruined it). Mobile devices? Only in sci-fi movies. And … Read more

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