by Heath Gieson If access granting is where intent is established, access revoking is where discipline is revealed. Most organizations do not struggle with revoking access because they disagree with the idea. They struggle because no one clearly owns the moment...
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Just Because You Can Keep It Doesn’t Mean You Should
by Tim Marley Over the last few weeks, we have talked about knowing what data you have and who has access to it. CIS Control 3.1 – We discussed the importance of creating a data management program. The importance of the overall program before breaking down key...
Not Everyone Needs the Keys to Every Room
by Tim Marley We have spent the last two weeks in the CIS Controls series talking about data management and data inventory. Knowing what you are responsible for. Knowing where it lives and how it moves. This week, Control 3.3, is about deciding who gets to touch it....
The Cost of Waiting: Why Real-Time Detection and Response Is No Longer Optional
by Heath Gieson It usually starts the same way. An alert comes in overnight. Maybe it is an email from a security vendor. Maybe it lands in a shared inbox. Maybe it shows up in a dashboard no one looks at until Monday morning. Someone flags it for review. Someone else...
You Cannot Protect What You Have Not Identified
by Tim Marley Last week we talked about data management at a high level. The operating model, the responsibility, the reality that organizations are accountable for the data they collect, process, and store whether they have formally acknowledged it or not. This week...
10 Knowledge Management Strategies That Spark Team Brilliance
Is your team constantly reinventing the wheel? It might be time to build a smarter way to share what you already know. Every small business runs on...
How Microsoft Planner Transforms Small Business Project Management
In the past, teams relied on sticky notes and endless email threads to manage tasks. But with today’s hybrid work environments and fast-moving...
Save Time and Money by Automating Workflows with Power Automate
Let’s be honest, operating a small or medium-sized business requires wearing multiple hats. From chasing approvals to manually updating...
Smart Data Retention for Small Business: What to Keep & Delete
Does it ever seem like your small business is overwhelmed with data? This is a very common phenomenon. The digital world has transformed how small...
Upgrade Smarter: Build Your IT Refresh Plan
Nothing throws off your day like a frozen screen or a sluggish computer. If you run a small business, you’ve probably dealt with outdated tech more...
Practical Steps for Securing Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Picture this: your business’s front door is locked tight, alarm systems are humming, and firewalls are up, but someone sneaks in through the back...
Cut Cloud Costs: Smart Tips for Small Businesses
The cloud can be your greatest asset or your biggest financial headache. One minute you’re deploying apps and scaling infrastructure, and the next...
From Offer Letter to First Login: How IT Makes New Hire Setup Easy
There’s nothing worse than walking into a new job and spending your first day filling out forms, asking where the bathroom is, and staring at a...
Unlocking AI’s True Potential: Six Capabilities That Drive ROI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet, despite the hype, most AI projects fall short of...
