Best Practices & How-Tos
Step-by-step guides, policy templates, checklists for SMB owners and employees.
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Build a Local AI Search Engine with Ollama
In today’s world, companies generate mountains of documents daily. Finding a single file among shared network drives, cloud storage, and local folders can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, with tools like Ollama—a local AI model—you can build a powerful, privacy-friendly search engine tailored for your company’s needs.
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Why and How to Use rel=”noopener noreferrer”
When adding links to your website, security and performance should always be top priorities. The rel=”noopener noreferrer” attribute combo is a simple yet powerful tool to improve both. If you’ve ever added a link with target=”_blank”, you’ve unintentionally exposed your site to potential vulnerabilities. Let’s explore why you should care and how to use these…
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Most Popular Viruses That Attack Small Companies
Small businesses are often prime targets for cybercriminals. They usually have fewer cybersecurity measures, making them easier to exploit. Below are the most common viruses that target small companies, along with how they spread, the threats they pose, their threat levels, and how to deal with them.
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Top 7 Ransomware Prevention Steps Every Small Business Must Take to Stay Safe
Ransomware attacks are a growing threat, and small businesses are often prime targets. Cybercriminals know smaller organizations usually have fewer resources for cybersecurity, making them easier prey. But don’t panic—by taking a few essential steps, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to ransomware.
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Ultimate Guide to Securing Public Wi-Fi: Protect Your Network and Users
Public Wi-Fi is a customer expectation in cafes, waiting rooms, and co-working spaces. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often provide free guest Wi-Fi but overlook critical security measures. This creates vulnerabilities that can expose both customers and the business to cyber risks.
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Checklist for Identifying Third-Party Vendor Cybersecurity Risks
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often rely on third-party vendors for essential services, such as SaaS tools, cloud storage, and marketing platforms. While these partnerships can improve efficiency and cut costs, they also introduce cybersecurity risks. Vendors may have vulnerabilities that malicious actors exploit, compromising your data and systems. SMBs, unfortunately, are often the weak…
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How to Secure Free Business Email Accounts
Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) often rely on free email providers like Gmail or Yahoo for communication. These services are cost-effective and convenient, but default security settings often remain unchanged. This oversight leaves businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, including phishing, account hijacking, and data breaches.
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Affordable Endpoint Security Solutions for Freelancers
Freelancers are an ever-growing part of the workforce, spanning industries from creative design to IT consulting. While freelancing offers flexibility and independence, it also comes with unique risks—especially in cybersecurity. Without the safety net of an IT department, freelancers must fend for themselves in protecting their devices, data, and clients’ sensitive information.
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Critical Cybersecurity Risks Every Farmer Must Know in 2025
Farms today aren’t just about tractors and crops—they’re also about sensors, cloud software, and internet-connected machines. While these tools make farming easier and more efficient, they also create openings for hackers. A single weak password or outdated sensor can let cybercriminals sneak in, lock you out of your systems, or even mess with your equipment.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Using Free Tools
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often delay implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The reasons are clear: it seems expensive, complicated, and time-consuming. But here’s the truth—MFA is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your business from cyber threats. Better yet, you can set it up using free tools like Google Authenticator.