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The 5 cybersecurity mistakes Phoenix small businesses make — and how to fix them

Ransomware attacks on small businesses have doubled in the last two years. The businesses that get hit aren't unlucky — they have one or more of these five preventable gaps.

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Is your business backup actually working? 7 questions to ask

Most businesses believe they have a working backup. Most haven't tested it. Here's a practical audit you can do in 30 minutes.

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Break-fix vs. managed IT: what’s the real cost difference for a 25-person business?

We break down the true cost of reactive IT support against a flat-rate managed model — including the costs most businesses don't think to count.

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Migrating from a legacy phone system to VoIP: what to expect and how to avoid the common pitfalls

A practical guide to planning a VoIP migration — from current system assessment to number porting to training your staff on day one.

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Business email compromise: how it works, why it’s effective, and how to stop it

BEC attacks cost US businesses over $2.7B in 2023. Here's how attackers pull it off and the specific controls that stop the majority of attempts.

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Microsoft 365 security settings most Phoenix businesses haven’t turned on

M365 includes powerful security controls — but most are off by default. Here are the ones that make the biggest difference for SMBs, and how to…

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What to look for (and look out for) when hiring a managed IT provider

Not all MSPs are created equal. Here are the questions you should ask, the red flags to watch for, and the contractual terms that matter most.

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