Rick Dexter

Let’s imagine that your business has a hidden back door—one that your building manager doesn’t even know exists—and that door leads straight into the heart of your office. By the time someone finds out that door exists, someone could have snuck in to wreak all kinds of havoc, unbeknownst to you. This is what is known as a zero-day threat; it’s a security vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild, one that was previously unknown to the vendor and unpatched against, and it’s a serious problem for any SMB.

We’ve all said it. It’s the unofficial motto of pragmatism, the quiet commitment to frugality that businesses cling to: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

It feels responsible. It feels safe.

Here is the hard truth from an IT professional: When it comes to your business technology, this motto is a recipe for disaster. It is the single most dangerous, most expensive, and highest-risk strategy you can have.

Imagine that your screen flashes a devastating message: your critical data is encrypted, and you face a massive ransom demand. Your operation grinds to a halt. This isn't just an enterprise problem; it's the harsh reality for businesses of all sizes.

Cyber threats don't discriminate. Your small or mid-sized business is a prime target.

You likely use basic shortcuts like cut, copy, and paste every day. While essential, these are just the foundation. To truly maximize your productivity and demonstrate peak efficiency, mastering a few advanced keyboard shortcuts is key.

Each shortcut may only save a few seconds, but over time, these moments accumulate into significant time savings. Ready to move beyond the basics?

With over $101 million in jewelry stolen, the recent Louvre heist was a costly success for criminals. However, French publications suggest the thieves may have encountered less resistance than an organization of the museum's stature should provide, thanks to a documented history of severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

This history offers a crucial lesson for all businesses: Foundational security flaws can undermine even the most complex physical protections. Let's examine the documented oversights and what they imply about the museum's current security posture.