Author Archives: John Fretz

5 Security Layers Your MSP Is Likely Missing (and How to Add Them)

Most small businesses aren’t falling short because they don’t care. They’re falling short because they [...]

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk

You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel [...]

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding

Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login [...]

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake

Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was [...]

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often [...]

Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026

AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your [...]

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan

Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge [...]

The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)

For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. [...]

The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities [...]

The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)

The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow [...]