Jason Baughman
June 30, 2026
In this article we discuss what Sentinel One is and how it compares to other products on the market. What EDR? How is it different from "Antivirus" software? We share out experience with the platform - most notably the nearly transparent experience for end users, fast installation, clear notification system and robust detection and competitve pricing.
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Staff Writer
June 28, 2026
Many small and mid-sized businesses treat wireless connectivity as a convenience rather than a security perimeter, leaving networks exposed to unauthorized access, rogue devices, and lateral movement attacks. This post breaks down the most common wireless vulnerabilities, from default credentials to unsegmented guest networks, and explains the practical steps IT-managed businesses should take to harden their wireless infrastructure. Readers will come away understanding why Wi-Fi security deserves the same rigor as any other layer of their network strategy.
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Jason Baughman
June 26, 2026
Secure Data Vault come in many forms, from physical storage vaults housing physical media in sealed containers to electronic data vaults with immutable storage and rigorous security. Every approach to security and data rentention has its own benefits and drawbacks. Choosing the right model for your long term storage needs can be a challenging task, but with this article we will help get you the information you need.
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Staff Writer
June 25, 2026
When software reaches end-of-life, vendors stop issuing security patches — turning everyday business applications and operating systems into permanent vulnerabilities that attackers actively seek out. This post explains what end-of-life status means in practice, highlights the real-world risks of running unsupported software in a business environment, and outlines a straightforward process for auditing and remediating EOL technology before it becomes a breach vector. SMB owners and IT managers will learn why EOL software is one of the most overlooked items in a security posture review.
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Jason Baughman
June 23, 2026
Service Level Agreements define the response times and uptime guarantees your IT provider is accountable for, but many business owners sign these contracts without fully understanding what they mean in practice. This post breaks down the key SLA metrics every SMB should know — including response time, resolution time, and uptime percentages — and explains how to hold your provider accountable when things go wrong.
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Staff Writer
June 22, 2026
Most businesses pay for Microsoft 365 but only use a fraction of the security capabilities already included in their subscription, leaving significant protection on the table at no additional cost. This post highlights underutilized features such as Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Secure Score, Multi-Factor Authentication enforcement, and Defender for Business, explaining what each does and how to enable it. IT managers and business owners will come away with a prioritized checklist to dramatically improve their security posture using tools they already own.
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Staff Writer
June 18, 2026
Most small and mid-sized businesses have never had a formal network assessment, which means they are operating without a clear picture of their infrastructure vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and compliance gaps. This post demystifies what a professional network assessment involves, what kinds of findings typically surface, and how those findings translate into real business risk or cost. It positions network assessments as a starting point for informed IT decision-making rather than a technical luxury.
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Jason Baughman
June 18, 2026
This post will discuss the ins and outs of utilizing AI in existing business workflows. Bringing the power and speed of AI into the day-to-day of how you already do business. Concepts for how to do this, some tools available, and how businesses like Bit Lagoon can help you navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Staff Writer
June 16, 2026
Zero Trust is no longer just an enterprise buzzword — it's a practical security framework that SMBs need to understand as remote work and cloud adoption expand their attack surface. This post breaks down the core principles of Zero Trust (never trust, always verify) and explains how SMBs can begin implementing it without a massive IT budget. Readers will leave with a clear, actionable starting point for hardening their network access controls.
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Jason Baughman
June 15, 2026
Unpatched software is one of the leading entry points for cyberattacks, yet many businesses delay or overlook updates due to concerns about downtime or compatibility. This post explains what patch management actually involves, why ad-hoc updating is insufficient, and what a structured patching cadence looks like when managed properly. It makes a clear case for why automated, monitored patch management is a foundational — not optional — layer of business cybersecurity.
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Staff Writer
June 14, 2026
Having a business continuity plan on paper is far different from having one that actually works under pressure — and most SMBs discover the gap only during an actual incident. This post explains the critical difference between a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery runbook, and why regular testing is what separates businesses that survive outages from those that don't. Readers will get actionable guidance on what a proper DR runbook should include and how to schedule realistic tabletop and failover exercises. Compare recovery processes across various types of backup tools and approaches - Block level, file based snapshot, mirroring. Tape, optical, cloud and local media.
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Jason Baughman
June 13, 2026
Long Term Data archival, what it is and who needs it. Covering various options, including the Bit Lagoon LTA Archive Repository cloud based immutable storage. Pros and Cons of the various approaches and the realities of each.
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Jason Baughman
June 12, 2026
Many small and mid-sized businesses still rely on calling for help only after something breaks, but this approach carries significant hidden costs in downtime, lost productivity, and emergency service fees. This post breaks down the true financial impact of reactive IT versus a proactive managed services model. Readers will walk away with a clear framework for calculating their own break-fix costs and understanding when the switch to managed IT makes economic sense.
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