April 2025

Cyberattacks aren’t just for the headlines anymore. They’ve become everyday threats — especially for small businesses. And yet, many business owners still think, “That wouldn’t happen to us.” Here’s the truth: These attacks aren’t rare. They’re routine.And they don’t require sophisticated hackers. They just require one mistake. One moment of trust. One outdated system. Let’s […]

If you’re a small business in New York — especially in finance, insurance, or related industries — you’ve probably heard of NYDFS 500, the cybersecurity regulation from the NY Department of Financial Services. Many small firms breathe a sigh of relief when they find out they’re “exempt.” But here’s the problem:Exempt doesn’t mean safe. And

There was a time when cyberattacks felt like something only big corporations had to worry about. Not anymore. Today, with the rise of AI-driven hacking tools and mass-scale attack campaigns, every business connected to the internet is in the blast zone. It’s no longer about being targeted — it’s about being reachable. And if you’re

Think your business is too small for federal cybersecurity regulations? Think again. If you collect personal information — like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit reports, or even just driver’s licenses — the FTC Safeguards Rule might already apply to you. And ignoring it could cost you far more than compliance ever would. Let’s cut

When I talk to small businesses—especially offices with five people or less—I often hear the same line: “We don’t store anything sensitive locally. It’s all in the cloud now.” And honestly? That’s great news. Moving away from on-premise servers and locally stored data does reduce a lot of risk. No more worrying about that old