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Why Boilerplate WISP Templates Fail CPA Firms
A partner at a mid-size CPA firm pulls up a Written Information Security Program during a client due-diligence review, or worse, during an FTC...
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What Data You’re Legally Required to Protect in Arizona (and How Microsoft Helps)
Arizona business owners often assume data protection law applies only to companies in California or New York. That assumption gets expensive fast....
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CPA Firms Are Getting Hit. Microsoft Defender for Business Is How You Hit Back
TL;DR: Microsoft Defender for Business is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium and provides endpoint detection and response capabilities that...
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You're Paying for Microsoft 365 Security. Most Accounting Firms Aren't Using It
TL;DR: Most CPA firms are running Microsoft 365 with the same default settings from the day the account was set up, leaving security tools they're...
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Case Study: Misconfigured Windows Security Leading to a Breach in a Local Business
A mid-sized HVAC parts distributor found out the hard way that good intentions don't stop hackers. One day, the owner got a call from the bank:...
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Office 365 Security vs Google Workspace: Which Is Safer for Phoenix Businesses?
Phoenix businesses in healthcare, defense, and financial services face some of the strictest federal compliance requirements in the country. Whether...
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How to Avoid Scammers When Registering for an IRS EIN
Starting a new business comes with a long checklist—opening bank accounts, setting up payroll, registering with state agencies, and obtaining a...
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How Local Regulations in Arizona Affect Your Managed IT Security Requirements
As a proud local provider for Arizona businesses, we intimately understand what it means to survive (and thrive) as a business in our state.
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What’s in an IT Support Stack? Monitoring, Automation, and Ticketing Tools Breakdown
When most businesses think about IT support, they imagine the moment something breaks, and they need a quick fix. But behind the scenes, modern...
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3 Disastrous Security Defaults in Microsoft 365 You Must Change ASAP
Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of tools that millions rely on for productivity and collaboration. In fact, it’s the number one software product we...