Posts by IP Services
The SLA Trap: IT Managed Services Challenges Hidden in the Fine Print
IT managed services challenges often hide behind glowing dashboards and cheerful monthly reports. Everything looks fine until nothing works. From “unlimited support” that suddenly becomes very limited to SLAs that define uptime without defining ownership, these challenges are less about tech and more about clarity, control, and contracts that actually mean something. 64% of Americans…
Read MoreYour Firewall Has a Pulse: Why People Are Your Strongest (or Weakest) Cyber Defense
We invest heavily in cutting-edge firewalls, sophisticated intrusion detection systems, and advanced encryption. But what about the person clicking that suspicious link? Or the employee who innocently shares sensitive information? Here’s a sobering truth: the vast majority of cybersecurity breaches involve a human element. It’s not always about a master hacker exploiting a zero-day vulnerability;…
Read MoreNavigating AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Risks
AI is the new cybersecurity arms race. It’s hard to ignore. On one side, we have security teams using AI to catch threats faster, automate the noise, and predict attacks before they happen. On the other, attackers are using the same technology to launch smarter, faster, more convincing attacks—at scale. So where does that leave…
Read MoreRansomware and breaches are avoidable—here’s how smart businesses stay secure
In the cybersecurity world, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are no longer flying under the radar. Law firms, medical practices, and other SMBs are being hit with ransomware attacks, data breaches, and compliance violations at increasing rates. Why? Because cybercriminals see these organizations as vulnerable and under-protected. But here’s the part most businesses don’t realize:…
Read MoreThe Cyber Threat Inside Your Walls: Why Insider Attacks Should Keep Small Business Owners Up at Night
Most small business owners worry about hackers breaking in from the outside. But what if the real threat is already inside your company? Insider threats—cyber risks that come from your own employees, contractors, or partners—are now one of the most dangerous and most overlooked vulnerabilities facing small and midsize businesses today. And the worst part?…
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