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##  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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##  [One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business)

  Friday, 13 February 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Most small business owners don't wake up thinking about network patches or endpoint detection. You’re focused on growth, your team, and your customers. Unfortunately, there is a persistent myth that “small” means “invisible” to hackers.

The reality isn't that hackers are out to get you specifically; it’s that they use automated tools to find any open door. If your door is unlocked, they’ll walk in. It’s not personal—it’s just a math problem for them.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [Lessons from a Talking Dinosaur (Just Not the One You’re Thinking Of)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/lessons-from-a-talking-dinosaur-just-not-the-one-you-re-thinking-of)

  Wednesday, 11 February 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Toys are an essential part of our development as people, whether you’re talking about baby toys that teach color recognition and empathy, collaborative toys that teach sharing and teamwork, or creative toys that encourage imagination and outside-the-box thinking. Just imagine what the toys of the future will be able to accomplish… assuming, of course, that the security issues we’re currently wrestling with are dealt with appropriately.

Unfortunately, this hurdle still needs work to be cleared.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Innovation](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation)   [AI](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai)

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##  [Major Vulnerability Found in Bluetooth Headsets with Fast Pair Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/major-vulnerability-found-in-bluetooth-headsets-with-fast-pair-technology)

  Wednesday, 04 February 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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With a vulnerability appearing on the scene, we felt it was an appropriate time to peel back the curtain on a technology we all use daily but rarely question: Bluetooth. Given the nickname of King Harald Gormsson, who famously united disparate Scandinavian tribes back in the 10th century, the technology unites our headphones, mice, and keyboards. Unfortunately, even the strongest alliances have their weak points.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Gadgets](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/gadgets)   [Current Events](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events)

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##  [New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider)

  Monday, 26 January 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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As your business has grown, have you fallen into the tech trap of DIY IT solutions? While you might have started with just a handful of employees, the infrastructure you’ve built is no longer sustainable or reliable. You need professional help if you want your business to stay competitive, and we have just the thing for you.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)   [Managed Service](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [Want to Make Security Training Easier? Embrace Micro-Learning](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-make-security-training-easier-embrace-micro-learning)

  Friday, 23 January 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Can your team recall what you discussed during your last mandatory cybersecurity training session? We doubt it, and not because you did a bad job (we’re sure you did an excellent job on that PowerPoint, champ). It’s just that small business security training is far from engaging by default, and it’s seen as more of a requirement than anything else. If you want to shift this “annual compliance” perspective, you’ll have to make some changes, and fast.

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  [Compliance](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance)   [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [You Need to Start Training Against Your Worst Enemy](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-need-to-start-training-against-your-worst-enemy)

  Friday, 09 January 2026

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Do you actually know which of your coworkers is one click away from getting the whole company hacked? It’s surprisingly easy to get into a business’ IT system. All it takes is one person falling for a fake email, downloading a sketchy file, or giving up their password to a scammer.

If you aren't testing your team, you’re basically just waiting for a disaster to happen. Here is why simulated phishing tests—sending out fake scam emails—are actually a great way to protect your business.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Training](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [Are Your Team Members Too Afraid to Do Their Jobs?](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/are-your-team-members-too-afraid-to-do-their-jobs)

  Wednesday, 31 December 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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We’ve all been there. You’re flying through your inbox, trying to reach inbox zero before a meeting, and you click a link in a shipping notification. The page doesn't load quite right. You stare blankly and your anxiety spikes.

That moment happens a lot and it is a fork in the road for your company’s security. In many organizations, that employee’s next thought isn’t: “I should report this,” it is: “If I tell anyone, I’m going to get fired.”

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Users](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/users)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Ring Cameras Reveal More than You Know](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/ring-cameras-reveal-more-than-you-know)

  Monday, 29 December 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We’ve seen our fair share of convenience vs. security trade-offs, but few consumer devices sit at the center of that Venn diagram quite like the Ring camera. To the average user, it’s a doorbell that significantly reduces package thieves. To those of us that work with technology, it’s a sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) sensor with a direct, persistent uplink to one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)

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##  [Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in)

  Wednesday, 26 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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We all have too many accounts nowadays. Between our personal lives, work, and practically all the entertainment we consume, there are dozens to keep track of and manage… and then there are the ones that charge us for a service they offer. The stacking costs of these services are bad enough, but if you see them start to double or even triple in a given month, you may be experiencing a common problem that is simple enough to solve.

To do so, we need to clarify the difference between creating an account and logging in.

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  [Social Media](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [2FA](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/2fa)

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##  [Don’t Fall for These BYOD Dangers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-fall-for-these-byod-dangers)

  Wednesday, 19 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a solution that has grown more popular over the past decade or so, primarily because more employees already own devices capable of running work-related applications. The employee gets to use a device they already know and love, while the employer saves money from the cost of equipping that employee. That said, the security risks associated with BYOD can undermine an ill-prepared implementation and open the door to potential legal action.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices)   [BYOD](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/byod)

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##  [When the Smart Office Creates Stupid Security Problems](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/when-the-smart-office-creates-stupid-security-problems)

  Monday, 17 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Have you ever considered investing in smart technology for your office? We’re talking, of course, about the smart appliances, lights, thermostats, and so on, all of which make your office feel like you stepped into a sci-fi movie. As IT experts, it would be wrong for us to let you implement all these shiny new solutions without considering the security implications.

Our question to you is this: are you willing to leave glaring security weaknesses in your infrastructure for the sake of being considered “high-tech?” We hope the answer is an emphatic “no.”

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Why Cyberattackers and Other Grifters are Obsessed With Cryptocurrency](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/why-cyberattackers-and-other-grifters-are-obsessed-with-cryptocurrency)

  Wednesday, 12 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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Cryptocurrency has brought about innovative new technology for use in the business world, but it’s also created more headaches, primarily due to ransomware. With ransomware, a malicious entity can lock down your computer files and demand a cryptocurrency ransom in exchange for your data’s safe return. So, why is cryptocurrency the chosen currency for these kinds of transactions?

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  [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Technology](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [You Get What You Pay For with Cheap Antivirus](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/you-get-what-you-pay-for-with-cheap-antivirus)

  Monday, 10 November 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)

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So, you’ve added an antivirus to your business’ cybersecurity protections. That’s great—it’s an essential element of the comprehensive defenses that a modern business needs. However, it is important that the antivirus you’re relying on is, in fact, reliable.

Let’s go over how not all antivirus tools are the same, and what makes it so important to implement one that meets your business’ needs and protects against the threats you would otherwise have to deal with.

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  [IT Services](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [4 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Massachusetts Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/4-cybersecurity-best-practices-for-your-massachusetts-business)

  Thursday, 23 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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As a business owner, you’re juggling a dozen things at once. The last thing you need is a digital crisis. Yet, a single click on a malicious link can bring operations to a screeching halt, costing thousands and damaging your hard-earned reputation.

The threat is real, but protecting your business doesn't have to be a Herculean task. These essential cybersecurity practices are your first line of defense.

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##  [Strengthen Your Business During Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/strengthen-your-business-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month)

  Wednesday, 01 October 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Cybercriminals don’t always go after the toughest targets—they go after the easiest ones. Businesses without even the most basic protections are at the greatest risk.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to revisit your defenses and make sure you’re not leaving the door open. Here are the essentials to get started—and the next steps to take your security even further.

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##  [Phishing Scams Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Need to Know.](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/phishing-scams-are-everywhere-here-s-what-you-need-to-know)

  Wednesday, 24 September 2025

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Scams are everywhere, and it’s up to you and your team to identify them before you accidentally expose your business to something truly sinister. However, it’s often easier said than done, and scammers have gotten craftier in recent years. Today, we want to discuss three of the dead giveaways that you’re looking at a phishing scam, as well as how to address it.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [The Right Cybersecurity Measures are a Great Confidence Booster](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-right-cybersecurity-measures-are-a-great-confidence-booster)

  Friday, 19 September 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Nowadays, we’re all busy—especially at work. Collectively, our days are filled with improving our products and services, cultivating client relationships, and putting out fires left and right. Do you really have the mental bandwidth to commit to quibbling over whether or not your data is secure?

The fact of the matter is that cyberattacks of all kinds are a constant threat to everyone, and could very well take your business out of commission unless you do something about it. Let’s review some steps that will help reinforce your business’ security posture and better defend your data.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [The 4 Most Common Security Threats (And How to Face Them)](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/the-4-most-common-security-threats-and-how-to-face-them)

  Wednesday, 27 August 2025

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Business owners like you are constantly worried about cybersecurity, and with attacks growing more persistent and sophisticated over time, it’s no wonder companies are taking it more seriously than ever before. Today, we want to highlight the four most common types of threats you’ll see and what you can do to protect yourself from them.

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  [Business](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Security](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security)

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##  [What to Do in the First 60 Minutes of a Cyberattack](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/what-to-do-in-the-first-60-minutes-of-a-cyberattack)

  Wednesday, 13 August 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Cyberattacks are not to be underestimated. The damage that they can do—even in the first hours—is considerable. This means you need to have a strategy to respond to these incidents, conveniently called an incident response plan.

This procedure should be both tested and documented, preparing you to withstand any cyberattack with minimal damage or disruption. As you might expect, the first hour or so will be a crucial period during this process. Let’s go over what you need to do.

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##  [Don’t Listen to These Tech Myths](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/don-t-listen-to-these-tech-myths)

  Monday, 11 August 2025

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Reliable IT advice is hard to come by, especially for cybersecurity. Whether it's uninformed coworkers or fake online influencers with their guides and platforms, most advice you find these days is bound to be outdated, incorrect, or both. You don’t want to base your business’ security around security myths, so we’re here to bust them today and offer you some guidance you can trust.

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