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Are Your Business Tools Ticking Time Bombs For A Cyber-Attack?

By Tracy Hardin | August 25, 2023
In June a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies likes Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, a number of US federal agencies such as the Department of Health and more was hacked by Russia-linked cybercrime group Cl0p. Security Magazine reported that, to date, there are 138 known companies...

The Key To Scaling Your Company Efficiently

By Tracy Hardin | August 18, 2023
As a business owner, you know that continuous, steady growth is an essential part of success. When you’re ready to get serious about scaling your organization, several vital activities must happen. Documented workflows and processes, streamlined hiring, onboarding and training, well-oiled marketing systems and more top the list. One key...

Warning: The Hole In Your Cyber-Insurance Policy That Could Result In Your Claim Being Denied Coverage

By Tracy Hardin | August 11, 2023
You’ve all heard the stats – small businesses are the #1 target for cybercriminals because they’re easy targets, with a recent article in Security Magazine reporting that nearly two-thirds (63%) of small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and 58% an actual breach. But what many still don’t understand (or simply...

Your Personal Titanic Moment

By Tracy Hardin | August 4, 2023
On a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this tragedy is eerily similar to the 1912 Titanic disaster: the captain of the 1912 RMS Titanic was repeatedly warned...

5 Essential Tech Tools To Grow Your Business And 2 You Should NOT Waste Your Money On

By Tracy Hardin | July 28, 2023
Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software could help dig your way out. That’s usually not the case, and you’ll likely end up paying for software...

The One Lesson Business Owners Miss When Training Employees That Can Cost Them Thousands

By Tracy Hardin | July 21, 2023
Training employees on anything can be an expensive process. You incur the cost of investing in necessary materials plus the time it takes away from your employees doing revenue-generating activities. But what’s worse when it comes to cyber security training is the expense you’ll incur if that training fails. Recent...

The Shocking Facts About The New FTC Safeguards Rule That Affect Nearly EVERY Small Business Operating Today

By Tracy Hardin | July 14, 2023
As former President Ronald Regan once said, the scariest words you’ll ever hear are “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help.” In this case, the government is trying to help by forcing nearly all businesses to implement and maintain a strong cyber security program to protect the customer...

Is It Illegal To Track Your Employees’ Activities When They’re Working From Home?

By Tracy Hardin | July 7, 2023
Along with the surge of people working from home or in hybrid situations over the last few years, there has also been an increase in employers looking for ways to monitor their employees’ work activities to ensure they actually ARE working when remote. This is no surprise given the new...

Out Of Office: 8 Cyber Security Best Practices For Lexington Business Travelers Going On Vacation

By Tracy Hardin | June 23, 2023
As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, high achievers are known to do a little work on vacation. Unfortunately, studies show that working outside the office, whether on vacation, from a local coffee shop, or even business travelers out...