by Mitch Cottrell | Apr 24, 2026 | IT Security, Security
Picture this: You’re at your favorite Dallas restaurant, and the waiter brings you the check. You hand over your credit card, but instead of processing it normally, they walk to another table and ask a complete stranger to approve your payment. Sounds crazy,...
by Mitch Cottrell | Apr 21, 2026 | IT Security, Security
Remember when you’d lend your house key to a neighbor to feed your cat while you were away? You trusted them with access to your home, but what if they accidentally left your key on the front porch for anyone to find? That’s essentially what happened with...
by Mitch Cottrell | Apr 18, 2026 | IT Security, Security
Remember playing hot potato as a kid? You’d frantically pass around that spud, hoping you weren’t holding it when the music stopped. Today’s ransomware attacks work similarly – except the ‘potato’ is your business data, and if...
by Mitch Cottrell | Apr 14, 2026 | IT Security, Security
There’s a saying in the security world: “You don’t have to outrun the bear. You just have to outrun the person next to you.” That’s exactly how cybersecurity for small business works right now. With the Iran conflict driving a massive...
by Mitch Cottrell | Oct 1, 2024 | IT Managed Services, IT Policies, IT Security
In the 80s, the arcade was the ultimate hangout spot—flashing lights, loud music, and rows of pinball machines with crazy themes. But to play, you had to convert your hard-earned cash into tokens. These shiny little coins were your ticket to gaming glory. If someone...
by Mitch Cottrell | Aug 1, 2024 | IT Managed Services, IT Security
As a kid, I remember the books that gave you choices. They were fun to read and helped me learn about cause and effect. Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books were magical because they allowed you to control the narrative, make decisions, and see the...
by Mitch Cottrell | Aug 18, 2023 | IT Policies
In today’s digital age, having robust IT policies in place is crucial for any organization. These policies help ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data and promote responsible and ethical use of technology. IT policies also help to protect the...
by Mitch Cottrell | Mar 28, 2023 | IT Security
Layers can be delicious, but sometimes they cost you. You can protect yourself, train your employees, and have good policies and procedures, but over time, if you don’t adjust them to match the risks you are dealing with, they can become obsolete. As you know...
by Mitch Cottrell | Feb 22, 2023 | IT Managed Services
As a small business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. From managing finances to overseeing employees, there is no shortage of tasks that demand your attention. However, in today’s technology-driven world, one area that should not be neglected is your...
by Mitch Cottrell | Aug 31, 2022 | Co-Managed IT Services, IT Managed Services
This is such a common thing to hear in my world, which is Information Technology. On call for most companies with in-house IT includes your vacation and sick time. IT has changed and so have the people who joined the folds of the profession. We see more and more folks...
