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Weekly cybersecurity guidance written for business owners and operators, not IT professionals. Practical, plain-English insight that helps you make smarter decisions about protecting what you've built.
The Threat Landscape Doesn't Stand Still. Neither Should You.
Cybercriminals don't take weeks off. They're constantly developing new ways to access business networks, steal data, and disrupt operations. Most successful attacks exploit things business owners didn't know to look for.
Our weekly cybersecurity insights are built for the business owners and operators running companies across WV, OH, KY, NC, and SC. Not technical deep-dives, not scare tactics — just the practical, up-to-date information that helps you run a more secure operation.
Each edition takes less than five minutes to read and covers one topic in enough depth to actually be useful.
- Ransomware trends — what's happening in the threat landscape and what it means for businesses your size
- Employee security habits — the behaviors that put your business at risk and how to address them
- Compliance updates — changes to PCI, FTC Safeguards, HIPAA, and WISP requirements that affect you
- Practical security steps — specific actions you can take to reduce risk without disrupting operations
- Vendor and software guidance — what to watch out for when trusting third parties with your data
Topics Built Around How You Actually Run Your Business
Every edition addresses something relevant to the industries and businesses we work with every day.
Ransomware & Recovery
What current ransomware attacks look like, how they start, and what having the right backup and response plan in place actually means when it happens to you.
Email & Phishing Threats
Phishing is still the most common entry point for attackers. We cover what modern phishing looks like so you and your team can recognize it before it becomes a problem.
Password & Access Security
Simple, practical guidance on access controls, multi-factor authentication, and the password habits that either protect your business or leave it exposed.
Compliance & Regulatory Updates
PCI-DSS, FTC Safeguards, HIPAA, and WISP requirements change. We translate what those changes mean for your specific operation so you're not caught off guard.
Vendor & Software Risk
Your security is only as strong as the vendors you trust with your data. We cover how to evaluate third-party risk and what questions to ask before you sign anything.
Employee Security Habits
Your team is your biggest security asset or your biggest vulnerability. We give you practical guidance on building security awareness that actually sticks.
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Michael Misiti
PartnerThe Fyffe Jones Group, AC
