IT Insights & Security Tips

Practical technology guidance for small businesses in Western Washington — from cybersecurity and compliance to cloud strategy and IT budgeting.

How Do I Train Employees to Recognize Phishing Attacks?

You train employees to recognize phishing by combining regular simulated phishing tests with short, focused awareness sessions and a clear…

Break-fix IT support is reactive — you call someone when something breaks, they fix it, and you pay per incident.…

For most businesses under 75 employees, a managed service provider delivers broader expertise, better coverage, and lower total cost than…

HIPAA IT requirements for Washington state healthcare practices include encrypting all electronic protected health information (ePHI) at rest and in…

A business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan should include a business impact analysis, defined recovery time and recovery point…

If your business is hit by ransomware, your first move is to isolate affected systems from the network immediately —…

A managed IT service provider (MSP) takes full responsibility for your business technology — monitoring your systems around the clock,…

Finding the right managed IT provider in Snohomish County is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner can…

For most small and mid-sized businesses under 75 employees, outsourcing IT to a managed service provider saves 30 to 50…

Switching IT providers feels like a big deal — and it is. But it is far less disruptive than most…