Shadow AI Is Already Inside Your Business. Here’s What to Do About It
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.
Author: Robert Borges
The Employee Leaves. The Access Doesn’t. Here’s the Fix.
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.
The Patch Gap Is Widening, and Ransomware Groups Have Noticed
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.
AI Phishing Emails Are Fooling Your Best Employees. Here’s What Actually Stops Them
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.
Building Your 2027 IT Budget? Here’s Where Smart SMBs Are Actually Putting the Money
SMB cybersecurity spend is projected to grow 14% through 2027. Here’s how to build a 2027 IT budget around real risk, not guesswork.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How Microsoft 365 Keeps Your Data Safe
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month starting this October, it’s the perfect time to ensure your business is secure.
Problems with SQL Servers – Not Fixed with Automatic Tuning
If your Automatic Tuning or Sever Recovering won’t work, or you have SQL Counters, NoLock or VLFS problems–then Get Expert SQL Help!
New Office 365 E1 Plus Offering
Microsoft’s new Office 365 E1 Plus offers enhanced security and compliance features, targeting budget-conscious SMBs and non-profits in select global markets.
Costs of NOT Implementing Cyber Security
Cyberattacks lead to theft, operational disruptions, legal penalties, and reputation damage, costing businesses significantly in repairs and lost trust.
Life After the CrowdStrike Y2K24 Outage
The CrowdStrike outage crashed 8.5M Windows systems, disrupting most industries and cost at least $10B. Here’s how companies recovered and their next steps.