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    Shadow IT Discovery: SMB Guide to Find, Assess & Govern
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    Shadow IT Discovery: SMB Guide to Find, Assess & Govern

    DCDustin CollettAugust 1, 2026

    Unlock effective shadow IT discovery. Learn to locate, assess, and govern unmanaged SaaS applications to enhance security and compliance.

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    CMMC Phase 2 Is Suspended: What Defense Contractors Should Do Next

    DCDustin CollettJuly 14, 2026

    The Pentagon has paused CMMC Phase 2 and its third-party assessment requirement. Defense contractors still need accurate SPRS scores and effective NIST 800-171 controls.

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    Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Are Targeting Routers: What Businesses Should Do Now

    DCDustin CollettJuly 13, 2026

    Russian state-sponsored actors are exploiting weak router configurations. Learn the practical steps businesses should take to reduce exposure.

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    Why Hackers Prefer Small Businesses (And the Math That Should Scare You)

    DCDustin CollettJune 30, 2026

    Small businesses are targeted because the economics work for attackers. Learn the real numbers, the shaky stats to avoid, and how managed security changes the odds.

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    Your Cyber Insurance Might Not Pay Out: Here's Why

    DCDustin CollettJune 29, 2026

    Cyber insurance is not a substitute for enforced security controls. Learn why claim denials happen and how to verify your business is truly insurance-ready.

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    Can OpenClaw Benefit My Business? Practical Applications to Consider

    DCDustin CollettJune 16, 2026

    OpenClaw can help technical teams automate repetitive work, connect business systems, and keep more control over AI workflows when implemented carefully.

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    Why Cheap Business Computers Often Cost More Over Time

    DCDustin CollettJune 4, 2026

    A low purchase price can hide higher support, downtime, security, and replacement costs. Learn how to evaluate business computers by long-term value.

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    FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Impersonating IT Support

    DCDustin CollettMay 28, 2026

    The FBI warns that Silent Ransom Group is impersonating IT support to steal data without encrypting systems. Here is what businesses should watch for and do next.

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    How We Catch Business Email Compromise Attacks Before They Spread

    DCDustin CollettMay 20, 2026

    Business Email Compromise often leaves warning signs before a phish reaches your customers, vendors, or staff. Here is how we detect and contain it.

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    CVE-2026-31431: What Businesses Should Know About the Linux Copy Fail Vulnerability

    DCDustin CollettApril 30, 2026

    CVE-2026-31431, known as Copy Fail, is a Linux kernel privilege escalation issue. Learn what it means, who is affected, and what to do next.