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I run an MSP protecting small businesses across Southern California. Here are my top 5 cybersecurity basics that you're probably missing in your small businesses: 1️⃣ Running McAfee or Norton antivirus Antivirus hasn't been enough since 2018. Threats today move laterally across your network in minutes. You need endpoint detection and response software that detects and responds to threats in real time, not after the damage is done. And if you're still running McAfee or Norton, even Windows Defender has gotten better. Do not use any of these free antivirus solutions. 2️⃣ Shared logins across the entire office "Everyone knows the password" is not a security policy. One disgruntled employee or one phished credential, and every account tied to that login is compromised. Unique logins. No exceptions. And if you're in the medical industry, you're breaking HIPAA because you don't know who is accessing what. 3️⃣ No offsite backups Your files all live on a single computer, or you use a single program to run your entire operation. A single ransomware attack or hardware failure wipes everything. If your backup isn't off-site and automated, it doesn't count. And if you think you're safe because you have a copy of your data, when was the last time you actually ran a test to see if you could restart your business from that copy? An untested backup is still nothing. 4️⃣ Email domains with zero authentication Lacking SPF, DKIM, and DMARC means anyone can impersonate your company via email. Clients risk being phished, and your business reputation takes the blow. "Oh, I have Google email to handle that." When was the last time a vendor or client said they didn't receive an email from you? Or are they just ending up in the spam folder? 5️⃣ "The office tech person" as the entire IT department Your most tech-savvy employee is not the entire IT department. They don't have monitoring. They don't have incident response. And when they quit, everything they knew walks out the door with them. There is a reason it's an entire department, one issue, and you're left with starting back up again. — Let me know which of these hits closest to home for your business, and I'll let you know how we can help you. #Cybersecurity #SmallBusiness #McAfee #WindowsDefender #HIPAA #Ransomware #EmailSecurity #MSP #ITSupport #DataBackup

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Building a cybersecurity channel program? Let’s talk about the right way to start (especially if you want fewer headaches and more deals…) If you’re anything like most founders or sales leaders, you’ve probably thought: “We need BIG partners to get reach! More is better!” But after building three-channel programs from zero, Konnor Andersen can tell you: "That’s the fastest way to…spin your wheels, spread yourself too thin, and burn marketing dollars you probably don’t have." Here’s Konnor's secret (and it’s refreshingly simple): - Focus on a small group of smaller partners. Think less than 40 sellers per partner. - Prioritize fit over fame: choose partners right-sized for YOUR stage who have deep connections with YOUR ideal customer. - Resist the urge to collect logos. (Paper partnerships ≠ revenue.) At the end of the day, channel success is about depth, not breadth. Go deep, not wide. Invest where you can actually matter. Build meaningful relationships. (And yes, maybe even spring for some cool swag... just don’t put your logo on the sneakers 😉) If you’re building from scratch, ignore the noise and keep it focused. Your future self and your board will thank you. Konnor talks about all of this on the latest episode of the Cyber GTM Talk podcast. Find it in your favorite podcast player or at cybergtmtalk.com

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Last month I shared with our BeyondTrust teams, existing customers, and potential customers the cybersecurity impact seen across the education industry and it’s not pretty. In 2025, Education industry was the most attacked globally. Schools averaged 4,388 cyberattacks per week!! That’s a 31% YOY increase. Phishing + Ransomware = Weak MFA and Unpatched System compromises. Zero Trust isn’t enough. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - You MUST Enforce Least Privilege & Zero Trust together to even stand a chance against modern threats. Come see me at EDUCAUSE 2025 and we can discuss how BeyondTrust can help you secure and modernize your approach to Privilege Access Management & Identity Security!!

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Ready to Fortify Your Business Against Cyber Threats? Alaska’s remote businesses face unique challenges - but cybersecurity doesn’t have to be one of them. In our latest article, Cybersecurity Best Practices for Remote Alaskan Businesses, we break down practical, cost-effective strategies tailored for the Last Frontier. Whether you're running a lodge, a fishing operation, or a tech startup off the grid, this guide is your roadmap to resilience. 👉 Read now and take the first step toward securing your digital future. https://lnkd.in/gBrnWZ7G

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🎙️ Did you catch the latest MSP Chat? – Here’s a preview! Get the full episode: 🎦 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4oceoUh 🍎 Apple: https://apple.co/46JPTYO 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mZyIY6 The Big Question — Can Stand-Alone MSPs Compete with Rollups? #MSPChat #ChannelMastered #ChannelHolic #MSPBusiness #MSPGrowth #ManagedServices #CybersecurityStrategy #Kaseya

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Safer School Solutions, Inc is revolutionizing the way consultants conduct security assessments. Key changes include: - No more customers waiting weeks for assessment reports. - Reduced hours spent on excessive report writing, leading to cost savings. Our EagleEyED Ultra platform allows your customers to receive custom assessments, view recommendations and action items, and assign them to individuals within their organizations. This collaborative online environment enables effective risk mitigation. The approach ensures that assessments evolve year over year, promoting measurable improvement through a continuous cycle of assessment, risk identification, risk mitigation, and further assessment. This means less staff time is required while achieving better outcomes. Security risk assessments are transforming—it's time to move beyond traditional methods and focus on engaging with clients.

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