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    IT insights, cybersecurity tips, and technology best practices from our team.

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    Identity-First Security: The New Perimeter for SMB Clients

    DCDustin CollettApril 28, 2026

    For SMBs, identity has become the new security perimeter. Learn how MFA, least privilege, conditional access, and better offboarding reduce risk.

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    email-security
    cybersecurity

    Real Emails Can Still Be Phishing

    DCDustin CollettApril 27, 2026

    A real sender domain is not a guarantee of safety. Learn how account aliasing, unsanitized fields, and trusted alert emails can create phishing risk.

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    copilot
    governance

    Before You Roll Out AI, Fix Your Permissions

    DCDustin CollettApril 22, 2026

    Before you expand Microsoft 365 Copilot, tighten permissions, retention, and governance. AI readiness depends less on licensing and more on controlling what your people can actually access.

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    cybersecurity
    router-security

    What NETGEAR’s FCC Approval Means for Local Home Users

    DCDustin CollettApril 22, 2026

    NETGEAR’s conditional FCC approval does not mean every router issue is solved, but it does give home users more clarity about support, updates, and what to look for next.

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    ransomware
    cybersecurity

    Ransomware Recovery Is Not a Backup Product. It’s a Business Process

    CSTCollett Systems TeamApril 22, 2026

    Ransomware recovery depends on tested backups, clear priorities, and leadership accountability. A backup platform matters, but recovery is a business process.

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    cybersecurity

    Essential IT Support Services for Businesses

    DCDustin CollettApril 17, 2026

    Learn which business IT support services matter most for small and midsize companies, from help desk and cybersecurity to cloud management and long-term technology planning.

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    classic-outlook
    email-delivery

    Microsoft Fixed a Classic Outlook Sending Bug: What Businesses Should Check Now

    DCDustin CollettApril 13, 2026

    Microsoft confirmed and fixed a Classic Outlook sending issue in specific mixed-account setups. Here is what happened, who was affected, and what to check now.

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    zero-day

    Adobe Reader Zero-Day Reports: What Businesses Should Do Right Now

    DCDustin CollettApril 10, 2026

    Reports of an actively exploited Adobe Reader zero-day are raising concern for businesses that rely on PDFs every day. Here is what appears confirmed, what remains unclear, and what your team should do now.

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    spf
    dkim

    Introducing Our Email Trust Checker: A Faster Way to Spot Email Security Gaps

    DCDustin CollettApril 10, 2026

    Our new Email Trust Checker gives you a fast external read on how trustworthy your domain looks by scoring MX, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and DKIM in one report.

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    Why Email Trust Metrics Matter More Than Most Businesses Realize

    DCDustin CollettApril 3, 2026

    Email trust metrics like SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, and TLS reporting help protect your domain, improve deliverability, and reduce business risk from spoofing and misconfiguration.