Threats, defenses, and practical security guidance for Boston businesses.
Access control, HVAC, cameras, and elevators are now networked. What property managers need to know about securing building systems and tenant data.
Smart Buildings, Real Risks: Cybersecurity for Property Management Companies Read More »
Law firms are moving client files to the cloud. How to do it without compromising privilege, confidentiality, or bar obligations.
Client Files in the Cloud: A Boston Law Firm’s Guide to Secure Document Management Read More »
Payment fraud on project draws is one of the costliest attacks on contractors. How the scam works and the controls that stop it.
Wire Fraud in Construction: How One Email Costs Contractors Six Figures Read More »
Insurers now require MFA, EDR, backups, and more before they will write a policy. What the application really asks, and how to answer yes honestly.
Your Cyber Insurance Application Is Really an IT Audit — Treat It Like One Read More »
Attackers target trade contractors for their customer access and payment flows. Practical BAS and cybersecurity steps for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical shops.
Most Boston small businesses run on Microsoft 365 — email, files, Teams, calendars, everything. What many don’t realize is that a default 365 setup leaves significant security on the table. The licenses you already pay for include powerful protections; they just aren’t all turned on. Here’s a practical guide to locking down 365 without disrupting
The Small Business Guide to Microsoft 365 Security Read More »
A decade ago, getting cyber insurance meant answering a one-page questionnaire. Today, carriers scrutinize your security controls before they’ll quote you at all — and a single “no” on the application can mean a declined policy, a steep premium, or a denied claim after an incident. Here’s what insurers writing policies for Massachusetts businesses expect
If your business stores the personal information of even one Massachusetts resident — an employee’s Social Security number, a customer’s driver’s license or financial account number — you are subject to 201 CMR 17.00, the Massachusetts data security regulation. It has been on the books since 2010, yet many small businesses have never written the
Cybersecurity attacks are increasing, and small businesses are right in the crosshairs of hackers, cybercriminals, and would-be data thieves. In fact, small businesses are often targeted more often than larger enterprises because of a sad reality: small businesses do not often have the robust security measures in place to prevent an attack. Phishing emails, credential
Small Budget, Powerful Cybersecurity Read More »
With cyber threats growing in complexity and frequency, businesses that fail to prioritize readiness are taking serious risks. For companies in Boston and beyond, evolving threats are pushing IT leaders to rethink how they approach protection, monitoring, and response. Traditional perimeter-based defenses are no longer sufficient. Remote work, cloud adoption, and more sophisticated attackers have
Cybersecurity Readiness: Are You Ahead of 2026 Threats? Read More »
