Let Me Be Clear: There’s a difference between saving money and gambling with your firm’s future. And when it comes to managed IT services, the cheapest option often ends up being the most expensive lesson.
On paper, that bargain-rate MSP might check a few boxes—basic support, a couple of cybersecurity tools, maybe even 24/7 “availability” (with an asterisk). But peel back the surface, and the cracks start to show.
If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, let’s cut to the chase: The clock is ticking.
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, no more bug fixes and no more technical support.
If your only interaction with your IT provider is when it's time to renew a contract… it's time for a change.
Technology doesn't run on autopilot. Threats evolve. Systems age. What worked 6 months ago might leave you vulnerable today. That's why quarterly IT check-ins aren't optional—they're essential.
You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while you’re packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting:
“Hi there! I’m out of the office until [date]. For urgent matters, please contact [coworker’s name and e-mail].”
Sounds harmless, right? Convenient, even.
It's a calm summer morning. Half your team is on vacation. The rest are working remotely from hotels or coffee shops.
Then… everything breaks.
The network crashes.
Printers stop printing.
Shared files disappear.
A phishing email slips through.
Your employees might be the biggest cybersecurity risk in your business – and not just because they’re prone to click phishing e-mails or reuse passwords. It’s because they’re using apps your IT team doesn’t even know about.
This is called Shadow IT, and it’s one of the fastest-growing security risks for businesses today.
If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, you’d probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. But what if I told you that your office printer – yes, the one quietly humming in the corner – could be one of the biggest vulnerabilities in your entire network?
It sounds ridiculous, but hackers love printers.
Planning a vacation this year? Make sure your confirmation e-mail is legit BEFORE you click anything!
That’s right, summer is right around the corner and cybercriminals are exploiting travel season by sending fake booking confirmations that look nearly identical to e-mails from airlines, hotels and travel agencies.
A client recently asked me, “What mistakes do you see business owners making the most when it comes to IT and cybersecurity?”
Oh, where to begin…
After years of working with businesses of all sizes, the biggest mistake I see time and again is treating IT and cybersecurity as an afterthought.
Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and the recently released DeepSeek have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering assistance with almost every task imaginable -- from drafting e-mails and generating content to writing your grocery list while keeping it within your budget.
