by Tessa Ashford | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance can be a powerful safety net after a breach — covering costs like recovery, legal support, and downtime. But here’s what many businesses don’t realize until it’s too late:Cyber insurance only works if you meet the security requirements in your policy....
by Tessa Ashford | Dec 29, 2025 | Blog, IT Solutions, Outsource IT, Security
For a lot of businesses, IT outsourcing isn’t about convenience anymore. It’s about survival, scale, and staying one step ahead of problems that move fast—ransomware, downtime, compliance pressure, and now AI-driven threats that didn’t exist a few years ago. Small and...
by Tessa Ashford | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Security, Software
You already see the cracks in your company’s current cybersecurity. Maybe phishing emails keep landing in inboxes, people reuse passwords, or no one’s confident you could recover quickly from an attack. While you know what needs to change, getting others on board can...
by Tessa Ashford | Oct 1, 2025 | AI, AI Cybersecurity, Blog
AI in the Wrong Hands: Cybercriminals Are Using AI — But You Can Fight Back Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all sectors — including the realm of cybercrime. Today’s attackers are smarter, faster, and more dangerous, thanks to AI-powered tools that...
by Terry Hedden | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog
TL;DR: Phishing Prevention in 2025 Phishing remains the #1 cybercrime and attacks are growing more sophisticated with AI. Businesses face an average cost of $4.8M per breach, with phishing responsible for 16% of incidents. The best defenses include: Email security...
by Future Link | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog
Small to medium‑sized businesses across Chicago are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to handle everything from network monitoring and data management to cybersecurity. With ransomware attacks on the rise and more organizations relying on...
