Author Archives: John Fretz

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 [...]

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

A smart hybrid strategy is quickly replacing the all-in cloud approach many businesses rushed into. [...]

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

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

Agentic AI for Small Business: 7 Steps to Get Ready for 2026

A chatbot answers your question and waits. An AI agent takes the invoice out of [...]