Author Archives: John Fretz

LinkedIn Social Engineering Scams: Protecting Staff from Fake Recruitment

LinkedIn social engineering scams are booming, and a fake recruiter message is one of the [...]

Clean Desk Policy Home Office Security: Preventing Physical Data Leaks

In the traditional office, a “Clean Desk” policy was a simple habit: shred the sensitive [...]

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home

Securing company laptops at home starts with the small, everyday moments most people overlook. At [...]

Shadow IT: The 2026 Guide to Uncovering Unsanctioned Cloud Apps

If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with a policy. Start with [...]

Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan

Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build. In many cases, it begins days, [...]

A Small Business Roadmap for Implementing Zero-Trust Architecture

A zero-trust architecture roadmap starts with a hard truth: most small businesses aren’t breached because [...]

Zero-Trust for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants

Zero-trust security is changing how small businesses protect their data. Think about your office building. [...]

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

Most small businesses aren’t falling short on security layers because they lack tools — they [...]

The Supply Chain Trap: Your Vendors Are a 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 [...]