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Business Guides

41 resources

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders.

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7 Elements of an Effective Defense in Depth Strategy

Seven layered controls that define defense-in-depth for SMBs. What each does, how they reinforce each other, and how to spot the gaps.

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Accelerating Business Success

How leaders pair tech investment with operational change. Frameworks for adoption, measurement, and getting the return.

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Are You Really Secure in the Cloud

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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BCDR

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Business Continuity

Building a business-continuity plan that works under real conditions. RPO, RTO, runbooks, and the tests you actually need to run.

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CMMC-Compliance-Guide

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Compressed Free Report - What Every Small Business Owner Must Know About Protecting And Preserving Their Companys Critical Data

Data protection essentials every SMB owner should know. Backup, retention, recovery testing, and what counts as good enough.

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Critical Facts Every Business Owner Must Know Before Moving Their Network To The Cloud

Five facts most cloud-migration pitches leave out. Cost, security, performance, and exit risk — the parts that matter long-term.

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Cyber Insurance & IT

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Data Management

Practical data management for SMBs: classification, retention, location, and the access controls that hold the whole structure together.

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Defeating the Data Deluge

A working plan for handling growing data volumes. Storage, classification, retention, and the controls that keep data both usable and protected.

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Defending the Digital Fortress

A layered approach to small-business cybersecurity. Identity, endpoint, network, and data — what each layer should do and how to verify it.

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Executives Guide To Co-Managed IT

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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How Healthy Is Your Network

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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How to Choose a Great IT Service Provider

A framework for evaluating IT service providers. What to ask, what to verify, and the red flags that reveal weak operators before you sign.

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IT Buyers Guide & Report

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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IT Buyers Guide & Report

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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IT Leaders Guide To Co-Managed IT

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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IT Services Provider Comparison 21 Questions

Twenty-one diagnostic questions to compare IT providers head to head. Cuts through marketing and reveals operational maturity.

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IT Services Provider Comparison 21 Questions

Twenty-one diagnostic questions to compare IT providers head to head. Cuts through marketing and reveals operational maturity.

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Is Your Technology Strategy Risky

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Network Threat Detection

How modern network-threat detection actually works — what gets monitored, what generates alerts, and what humans still need to review.

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PCI Compliance Guide

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Phishing & Social Engineering

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Proactive Defense for Networks

A proactive approach to network defense: hardening, monitoring, response, and the operational rhythm that ties them together.

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Proactive IT vs. Reactive IT The Ultimate Business Decision

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Questions Report

Sixteen questions every business owner should ask before hiring an IT services provider. Use it to vet candidates and uncover red flags.

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Reasons Enterprises Benefit from Managed Threat Detection and Response

Five reasons SMBs and mid-market businesses are moving to managed detection and response. What you get, what changes, and what to expect.

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Risky vs. Reliable

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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SaaS Backup

Why Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace do not back up your data the way most people assume. What to put in place to actually recover.

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Strategic Cyber Resilience A Quick Guide for Business Leaders

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Surefire Signs Your IT Company Is Failing To Protect You From Ransomware

Three diagnostic signs your current IT provider is not protecting you from ransomware. If you see any of them, act now.

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Surefire Ways Report

Seven concrete ways small businesses lose money on IT services. How to spot them in your own environment and fix them.

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Tech Acceleration

How small businesses use a tech-acceleration roadmap to move faster without adding risk. Practical sequencing for upgrades, training, and rollout.

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Tech Budgeting – A Guide to the Essentials

How to build an IT and security budget that scales with the business. Cap-ex vs. op-ex, what to refresh annually, and where to expect surprises.

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The Cyber Criminal Free Report

How modern cybercriminals operate, who they target, and the small-business defenses they look to bypass first.

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The Free Cyber Crisis Report - Urgent And Critical Protections

Urgent baseline protections every business should have in place now. Use it as a triage list before deeper work.

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Third-Party Cyber Incidents 5 Steps to Vet Your Vendors

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Third-Party Risk Management

How to vet, monitor, and contract with vendors who have access to your systems or data. Includes a vendor-risk scoring template.

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Top Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Mistakes

Downloadable business guides for SMB leaders. See full content inside.

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Securafy Times

29 resources

Our monthly threat intelligence and operational briefing.

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April 2024

April 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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April 2025

April 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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April 2026

April 2026 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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August 2024

August 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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August 2025

August 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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December 2024

December 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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December 2025

December 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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February 2024

February 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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February 2025

February 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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February 2026

February 2026 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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Jan 2025

Jan 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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January 2024

January 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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January 2026

January 2026 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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July 2024

July 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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July 2025

July 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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June 2024

June 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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June 2025

June 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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March 2024

March 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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March 2025

March 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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March 2026

March 2026 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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May 2024

May 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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May 2025

May 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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November 2024

November 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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November 2025

November 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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October 2024

October 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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October 2025

October 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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Securafy Times — May

Securafy Times — May edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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September 2024

September 2024 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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September 2025

September 2025 edition of Securafy Times. Monthly threat intelligence, compliance updates, and operational guidance for SMB leaders.

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Visual Case Studies

21 resources

Client outcomes shown at a glance.

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Anthem

A visual case study of our work with Anthem. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Bank of America

A visual case study of our work with Bank of America. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Brazillian

A visual case study of our work with Brazillian. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Bykea

A visual case study of our work with Bykea. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Capital One

A visual case study of our work with Capital One. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Case Study

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A visual case study of our work with Case Study. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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A visual case study of our work with Case Study. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Case Study

A visual case study of our work with Case Study. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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City of Columbus

A visual case study of our work with City of Columbus. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Cognyte

A visual case study of our work with Cognyte. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Colonial Pipeline Co

A visual case study of our work with Colonial Pipeline Co. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Elephant Insurance

A visual case study of our work with Elephant Insurance. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Equifax

A visual case study of our work with Equifax. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Facebook

A visual case study of our work with Facebook. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Frame 1

A visual case study of our work with Frame 1. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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MOVEit Mass Hack Exposing the Cyber Risks of June

A visual case study of our work with MOVEit Mass Hack Exposing the Cyber Risks of June. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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The AT&T Data Breach

A visual case study of our work with The AT&T Data Breach. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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The Any Desk Breach

A visual case study of our work with The Any Desk Breach. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Trello

A visual case study of our work with Trello. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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Varta

A visual case study of our work with Varta. Engagement scope, controls implemented, outcomes delivered.

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