I Can’t Afford IT.
Four words that could cost your business more than you think. A few weeks ago, a medical practice here in Oklahoma was referred to us. They had cybersecurity concerns, so we performed an assessment. What we found raised serious concerns about the security of their systems. This wasn’t a conversation about buying new computers or […]
The VPN Was Free. The Cleanup Wasn’t.
Sometimes the cybersecurity tool you download can become the cybersecurity problem. There are certain things we’ve been teaching people about cybersecurity for years. Use strong passwords. Turn on MFA. Be careful on public Wi-Fi. Keep your devices updated. And somewhere along the way, a lot of people also learned: Use a VPN. Sounds simple enough. […]
One Picture Was All It Took to Create a Fake Version of Me
How easy is it to create a fake AI video of someone you know? Apparently, pretty easy. Last week, I told you about the time scammers tried to convince me I had two federal warrants. Welcome to week two of “I work in IT, cybersecurity and marketing, and apparently I have stories.” This week’s story […]
You Have Cyber Insurance, But Are You Actually Covered? | Oklahoma Business Guide
Many Oklahoma organizations assume a cyber insurance policy guarantees protection. The reality may be far more complicated. Over the past year, I’ve spoken with numerous Oklahoma business owners who were confident they were covered by cyber insurance. But when we dug into the details, a troubling pattern emerged: No IT support. No ongoing cybersecurity monitoring. […]
Oklahoma Cybersecurity Lessons from a $212,000 County Email Fraud Loss
What Oklahoma Organizations Should Learn from One County’s Costly Mistake When most people think about cybercrime, they picture a sophisticated hacker sitting in a dark room surrounded by monitors, typing furiously as lines of code race across the screen. Hollywood has done a great job convincing us that cyberattacks are highly technical operations carried out […]
PART 6: Why Preparation Matters More Than Reaction in a Cyber Breach
You got hacked, now what?
Your Employees Are Panicking—And You Didn’t Plan for That Either
You’ve been breached, now what?
The Breach Was Bad. The Fallout Is Worse
Breach Series # 4 Legal, Compliance, and Financial Consequences Oklahoma Businesses Can’t Ignore You’ve handled communication. You’ve stabilized operations (or at least tried to). Now comes the part most businesses underestimate: What are you legally required to do next? This Is Where “IT Problem” Becomes “Business Liability” The moment data is involved, the situation changes. […]
Your Systems Are Down. Now How Does Your Business Actually Run?
You’ve been breached, now what?
Who’s Talking? (Why That Can Cost You Everything in a Breach)
You’ve been breached, now what?