Category Archives: Business

Cybersecurity threats

How Can Small Businesses Prevent Cybersecurity Threats During the Holiday Season?

Why Do Cybersecurity Threats Surge During the Holiday Season? Imagine this scenario: It’s December 15th, your busiest sales week of the year. Half of your employees are out for holiday-related events, the other half are trying to fit in their personal shopping between customer orders, and your IT ...

How Windows 10 End-of-Life Creates Cybersecurity Risks for Small Businesses

You know that computer humming quietly in your back office, the one everyone says “works just fine”? It might be the digital equivalent of a leaky roof before storm season. When Windows 10 reaches end-of-life on October 14, 2025, that “fine” computer could become your biggest cybersecurity l...
Cybersecurity Attacks

Why Do Cybersecurity Attacks Spike in October and How Can Businesses Fight Back?

October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and Halloween decorations—it’s also the peak season for cybersecurity attacks. While businesses across San Diego prepare for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, hackers are preparing too, exploiting seasonal distractions that leave companies exposed. Here’s ...
cybersecurity checklist

What Should Every San Diego Business Include in a Cybersecurity Checklist Before October?

October is knocking, and here’s the real question: if a breach happened tomorrow, could you prove your business was ready? Hackers don’t pause for busy seasons—if anything, they strike hardest when you’re distracted. And the reality is, the busier you are, the more vulnerable your business b...
Cybersecurity Mistakes

What Are the Top 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Business Professionals Make Before Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is almost here, and every year we see the same thing—businesses scrambling to catch up after threats have already spiked. Here’s the real question: if a breach happened tomorrow, could you prove you were ready? The cybersecurity mistakes SMBs make in September often come back to haunt th...
cybersecurity awareness month

Is Your Business Ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Here’s How to Prepare

October is coming fast, and with it comes a surge of cyber threats that most business owners aren’t prepared for. But here’s something most don’t know: there’s a simple step you can take right now to spot hidden vulnerabilities before they cost you clients, cash, or your credibility. Cyberse...
Cyber Insurance questions

Your Cyber Insurance Questions—Answered by a Local San Diego IT Expert

Do you have cyber insurance questions, wondering why so many small businesses are suddenly being denied cyber insurance—or paying double what they did last year? You’re not alone. Premiums are rising, underwriters are becoming pickier, and more small businesses are dealing with policy denials th...
Cyber Insurance Requirements

7 Cyber Insurance Requirements You Must Meet in 2025 to Keep Your Coverage

Are you wondering if your business will sail through its cyber insurance renewal? The good news is that meeting 2025’s cyber insurance requirements isn’t rocket science; you just need the right roadmap and partner to help you get there. For businesses in San Diego, staying ahead of the game with...
cyber insurance

Cyber Insurance in 2025: Why Unsupported Systems Could Jeopardize Your Renewal

Are you confident your business is going to pass its cyber insurance renewal this fall? If you’re still running Windows 10 or haven’t updated your cybersecurity measures lately, you could be in for a rather unpleasant surprise. The cyber insurance landscape has changed dramatically in 2025. Insu...
IT Readiness Strategy

The Mid-Year IT Readiness Strategy for SMBs: Cyber Insurance, Compliance & Infrastructure

Most SMBs have a Q4 plan. But what they don’t have is a clear picture of how their IT risks, from outdated systems to missed insurance requirements, could derail it all without an IT readiness strategy. Windows 10 end-of-life, stricter cyber insurance audits, and patchwork remote access setups are...