Small businesses in Denver that accept credit card payments often feel overwhelmed by the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). But achieving credit card security doesn’t have to mean enterprise-level costs or complexity.  Think of “PCI-DSS Lite” as focusing on the most critical measures to keep customer card data safe without breaking the

All Healthcare providers in Denver, from small clinics to larger practices, must take HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements seriously. Beyond protecting patient privacy, complying with HIPAA IT requirements safeguards your business and helps avoid costly breaches and fines.  This primer explains the technical safeguards and best practices every Denver clinic should implement

If you’re seeking cyber insurance (or renewing your policy), be prepared: insurers will probe your IT security practices in detail. The days of cheap, no-questions-asked cyber insurance are over. Now underwriters want proof that you’ve implemented specific controls to reduce risk. In fact, many policies will refuse coverage or deny claims if certain baseline controls

“Zero Trust” is a cybersecurity buzzword you might have heard, but what is zero trust for a small or midsize business? In a nutshell, Zero Trust is a security model that says trust nothing and verify everything. In traditional IT security, you might have a trusted internal network and untrusted outside world. Zero Trust flips

Software updates often feel like a nagging chore. Those pop-ups to install patches always seem to come at the worst time. But neglecting patches can be disastrous.  Unpatched systems are a top cause of breaches; according to Ponemon Institute, 60% of breach victims in one study were compromised via known vulnerabilities that had a patch

Running your business on Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) gives you powerful tools like Gmail, Drive, Docs, and real-time collaboration that keep teams productive and connected. However, many small and midsize businesses don’t realize that the default, out-of-the-box settings aren’t always designed to meet the security needs of a professional business environment. Without proper configuration,

Ransomware has become the digital break-in every business fears: criminals seize your data, lock down your systems, and demand payment for the key. And the most alarming part? Small and midsize businesses are now the primary victims. Verizon reports that ransomware accounts for 88% of SMB breaches, a staggering shift that highlights just how vulnerable

Choosing the right managed IT services provider is a big decision for any Denver business. Your IT partner will be handling vital systems, security, and support for your team. You need someone competent and trustworthy. So, how do you evaluate potential providers? Here are key questions to ask (and why they matter) when choosing a

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is the lifeblood of many small businesses, managing email, files, Teams, and more. But simply using M365 isn’t enough; you must also secure it.  The good news is, in one day you can significantly harden your Microsoft 365 environment by tweaking some key settings. This 1-day playbook will help any

Small business cybersecurity has become a critical issue as cybercriminals increasingly turn their attention toward smaller organizations. While many owners still assume attackers mainly target large corporations, the reality is that today’s threat landscape places small and mid-sized companies directly in the crosshairs. Strengthening small business cybersecurity starts with understanding the top threats and where