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Domain Name System (DNS) What is it and why does it need protection?

All companies want the data in their environment to be 100% secure. This may be possible if all threats were known, static and we had unlimited budgets. All companies want the data in their environment to be 100% secure. This may be possible if all threats were...

What You Need to Know About Microsoft Office 365 Price Increase

Microsoft Office 365 Price increase announcement effective March 1st, 2022 -- A Public Service Announcement from Modo Networks Welcome 2022! As with every new year, we endeavor to persevere with hope, optimism, and clarity. We will leave the hope and optimism for...

Scenario Safari…don’t let your story end too soon.

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 consequences...

The Benevolent Janitor

The Benevolent Janitor – your last line of defense against Cybercrime, Ransomware, Fraud and Piracy on the cyber seas. As Andrew Turner points out in his Cisco Cybercrime and Fraud blog, “Modern Tales of Piracy and Plunder”, pirates have cool names: Calico Jack,...

2018 – New Year Resolutions, Plans and Observations

What’s the difference between small businesses and global enterprises? From an I.T. problem perspective, nothing. From an I.T. budget perspective, everything. As an I.T. provider to small businesses, one of our primary goals is to bring enterprise solutions and best...

What is Hybrid I.T.?

For most of our small business customers, Hybrid I.T. means a mix of On-Site & Cloud Servers and/or Services that are deployed in the environment. We hear and read about the term "Hybrid I.T." all the time, but what does it mean to you? For most of our small...

Why Hackers Are Targeting Small Businesses During the Iran Conflict

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 spike in cyberattacks, the...

The Token Adventure: From Arcades to Websites

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...

Scenario Safari…don’t let your story end too soon.

by Mitch Cottrell | Aug 1, 2024 | IT Managed Services, IT Security

Important IT Policies Every Organization Should Have

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 organization...

Cake, Lasagna, Security…it is all about layers.

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 from our...

5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Managed IT Services

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...

I Hate On Call

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...

Managed IT Services and Support to Help Your Business Grow

by Mitch Cottrell | Aug 4, 2022 | IT Managed Services

The importance of having and maintaining the right tool for the job, planning strategically, and executing tactically. Having a functional, supportable, and well maintained I.T. business infrastructure is just as critical as air conditioning in a Texas summer. When...

Why Security Should be a Priority for Every Small Business

by Mitch Cottrell | May 27, 2022 | IT Security

The world changed. Has your I.T. environment changed with it? Over the past two years, unprecedented changes occurred to the world as we knew it. Businesses have had to recover from the lockdowns, support the changing needs of the remote workforce, 5 billion monthly...

At Modo Networks, cybersecurity and IT safety are often the top of mind and central themes of our conversations. But physical safety is just as much a priority and concern to our company. In the last year, we have experienced many unforeseen threats to our collective...

Rise of the Homoglyph Domains

by Mitch Cottrell | Apr 26, 2021 | Co-Managed IT Services, IT Managed Services, IT Security

What is a Homoglyph Domain? At Modo, we like to think of it as something that is dangerously close to a domain you would trust. The addresses look and feel very similar to yours. It has been a while since my last post. Since then, our world continues to change,...