What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security Tools

What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security Tools

What to Consider Before Replacing Your IT Staff with AI Security ToolsGreg Mauer
Published on: 04/08/2026

AI security tools are being marketed as a direct replacement for IT and cybersecurity staff, and many businesses are making that switch faster than is safe. Automation has real blind spots that require a skilled IT professional to catch.

Cyber ThreatsEmerging TechRisk Management
How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One Week

How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One Week

How a Small Business Gets Ransomed for $14 in One WeekGreg Mauer
Published on: 28/07/2026

Ransomware attackers focus on small businesses by design. This walkthrough breaks down how a 22-person company gets researched, compromised, and encrypted in under a week for just $14, and gives five controls that would have stopped the attack.

Cyber ThreatsRisk ManagementData Protection
A Midyear Systems Check: Four Things Every Growing Business Should Review Now

A Midyear Systems Check: Four Things Every Growing Business Should Review Now

A Midyear Systems Check: Four Things Every Growing Business Should Review NowGreg Mauer
Published on: 21/07/2026

Fast decisions in the first half of the year add up: new hires, new tools, and new vendors. This guide covers the four areas worth reviewing at midyear to confirm your systems still reflect how your business actually operates today.

Access ControlSystems & OperationsBusiness Continuity
5 Things Every Business Owner Should Be Able to Ignore While on Vacation

5 Things Every Business Owner Should Be Able to Ignore While on Vacation

5 Things Every Business Owner Should Be Able to Ignore While on VacationGreg Mauer
Published on: 14/07/2026

If stepping away from your business means your inbox, your team's questions, and lingering stress all come with you, your business is too dependent on your availability. This guide covers five areas where that shows up and what it takes to change.

Systems & OperationsTechnology LeadershipBusiness Continuity