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The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations
Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure out the rest later. This approach sounds convenient, but it also exposes you to significant risk. Each new integration acts as a bridge between different systems, or between your data and third-party systems. Th

Jonanna Mason
Jan 274 min read


5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business
Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired servers, laptops, and storage devices hold a secret: they contain highly sensitive data. Simply throwing them in the recycling bin or donating them without preparation is a compliance disaster and an open invitation for data breaches. This process is called IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). Simply put, ITAD is the secure, ethical, and fully documen

Jonanna Mason
Jan 204 min read


What Your Small Business MUST Know About Data Regulations in 2025
You come into work on Monday, coffee still hot, only to find your email full of urgent messages. An employee wants to know why their...

Jonanna Mason
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Building a Smart Data Retention Policy: What Your Small Business Needs to Keep (and Delete)
Does it ever seem like your small business is overwhelmed with data? This is a very common phenomenon. The digital world has transformed...

Jonanna Mason
Aug 26, 20255 min read


Simple Backup and Recovery Plans Every Small Business Needs
What would happen if your business lost all its data tomorrow? Would you be able to recover, or would it grind your operations to a halt?...

Jonanna Mason
Jul 8, 20256 min read


How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices For Data Sharing)
Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can...

Jonanna Mason
Jul 1, 20255 min read


Where Do Deleted Files Go?
It may seem like the file is gone for good when you delete it from your computer. However, the truth is more complicated than that. A...

Jonanna Mason
May 20, 20254 min read


Guide to Secure File Storage and Transfers
File storage and transferring hold a very dear place in most people’s lives. However, the safety of files is really tough to maintain. In...

Jonanna Mason
Apr 1, 20254 min read


10 Steps to Prevent a Data Breach
Data breaches can harm your business. They can cost you money and trust. Let’s look at how to stop them from happening. What is a data...

Jonanna Mason
Mar 25, 20253 min read


How to Minimize Ransomware Damage
Ransomware has now become a big problem for many people and businesses . It can lock up your files and make you pay money to get them...

Jonanna Mason
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Ultimate Guide to Encryption Methods
Encryption is a method of securing information. It converts readable data into secret code. Only the right key can decode it. This guide...

Jonanna Mason
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging
Today’s businesses are no stranger to the word cybersecurity. They are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. These come from ransomware...

Jonanna Mason
Dec 24, 20244 min read


Data Breach Damage Control: Avoid These Pitfalls
Data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. When a breach occurs, the immediate response is critical. How a...

Jonanna Mason
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Windows 10: The Final Countdown – It's Time to Upgrade Your PC
Windows 10 has served us well. But its time is running out. Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 . This...

Jonanna Mason
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Why Continuous Monitoring is a Cybersecurity Must
Imagine this: you leave your house for vacation. You live in a shady neighborhood but feel confident your locks are secure. But you also...

Jonanna Mason
Jul 9, 20244 min read


Guide to Improving Your Company's Data Management
Data is the lifeblood of modern businesses. It fuels insights, drives decision-making, and ultimately shapes your company's success. But...

Jonanna Mason
Jun 18, 20244 min read


Here Are 5 Data Security Trends to Prepare for in 2024
With cyber threats evolving at an alarming pace, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. It’s a must for safeguarding sensitive...

Jonanna Mason
May 7, 20244 min read


Eye-opening Insights from the 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report
We are living in an era dominated by digital connectivity. You can't overstate the importance of cybersecurity. As technology advances,...

Jonanna Mason
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Examples of How a Data Breach Can Cost Your Business for Years
In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. It fuels operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. But there is a...

Jonanna Mason
Mar 12, 20244 min read


What Is the Most Secure Way to Share Passwords with Employees
Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization’s cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80% of data breaches. Hackers get in...

Jonanna Mason
Jan 30, 20243 min read

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