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Author: Robert Borges

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Cyber Insurance Just Got Harder to Renew. Here’s What Insurers Are Actually Verifying

Posted on August 31, 2026August 26, 2026 by Robert Borges

Cyber insurers are running automated scans on applicants before renewal, not just reading questionnaires. Here’s what SMBs need verified and working before their next policy comes up.

Posted in BlogTagged compliance, cyber insurance, EDR, incident response, MFA
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Shadow AI Is Already Inside Your Business. Here’s What to Do About It

Posted on August 30, 2026August 27, 2026 by Robert Borges

64% of SMB employees now use unauthorized AI tools at work. Here’s what shadow AI risk actually looks like, and how Cloud9 helps you get ahead of it.

Posted in BlogTagged AI policy, compliance, data security, shadow AI, SMB security
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The Employee Leaves. The Access Doesn’t. Here’s the Fix.

Posted on August 29, 2026August 27, 2026 by Robert Borges

Nearly 90% of former employees still have access to company systems after leaving. Here’s why offboarding fails and how to close the gap for good.

Posted in BlogTagged access management, identity governance, IT security, offboarding, SMB security
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The Patch Gap Is Widening, and Ransomware Groups Have Noticed

Posted on August 28, 2026August 26, 2026 by Robert Borges

August’s Patch Tuesday fixed 421 vulnerabilities, including a wormable Windows DNS flaw. Here’s what the widening patch gap means for SMBs, and how to close it.

Posted in BlogTagged cybersecurity, IT Operations, Patch Management, ransomware, Vulnerability Management
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AI Phishing Emails Are Fooling Your Best Employees. Here’s What Actually Stops Them

Posted on August 27, 2026August 26, 2026 by Robert Borges

AI-written phishing emails are getting opened at rates of 54 to 78%, compared with about 12% for the old-style scams. Here’s why small businesses are the preferred target, and the layered defense that actually holds up.

Posted in BlogTagged AI security, email security, phishing, ransomware, small business cybersecurity
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Building Your 2027 IT Budget? Here’s Where Smart SMBs Are Actually Putting the Money

Posted on August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 by Robert Borges

SMB cybersecurity spend is projected to grow 14% through 2027. Here’s how to build a 2027 IT budget around real risk, not guesswork.

Posted in BlogTagged cybersecurity, IT budgeting, SMB strategy, vCIO
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How Microsoft 365 Keeps Your Data Safe

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by Robert Borges

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month starting this October, it’s the perfect time to ensure your business is secure.

Posted in Blog
Broken SQL Server - Can't fix with Automatic Tuning, VLFS won't work

Problems with SQL Servers – Not Fixed with Automatic Tuning

Posted on October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 by Robert Borges

If your Automatic Tuning or Sever Recovering won’t work, or you have SQL Counters, NoLock or VLFS problems–then Get Expert SQL Help!

Posted in BlogTagged Automatic Tuning, SQL Counters, SQL DBA, SQL NOLOCK, SQL Problem

New Office 365 E1 Plus Offering

Posted on September 11, 2024October 31, 2024 by Robert Borges

Microsoft’s new Office 365 E1 Plus offers enhanced security and compliance features, targeting budget-conscious SMBs and non-profits in select global markets.

Posted in News
Cybersecurity

Costs of NOT Implementing Cyber Security

Posted on September 10, 2024September 12, 2024 by Robert Borges

Cyberattacks lead to theft, operational disruptions, legal penalties, and reputation damage, costing businesses significantly in repairs and lost trust.

Posted in Blog

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