Author name: Kieran McManus

Cybersecurity threats are evolving constantly.Unfortunately, many businesses are still treating employee training like a one-and-done checkbox. They show a video once a year, hand out a PDF, or host a 20-minute lunch-and-learn… and then hope for the best. But here’s the reality: If you aren’t training your team consistently, they’re not prepared. 1. Your Employees […]

Phishing emails are the #1 way hackers get into businesses.They don’t need to break in — they wait for someone to open the door. That “door” is usually a link, a file, or a reply to a fake email that looks legit. These emails are getting more convincing by the day — even savvy employees

For small businesses, reputation isn’t just important — it’s everything. You don’t have a massive marketing budget or a legal team to spin bad press. What you have is your name, your client relationships, and the trust you’ve built in your community. That trust is the reason people do business with you.And the moment it’s

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 One outdated system.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