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A step-by-step guide to moving your small business to the cloud

For small businesses, cloud computing means ditching bulky servers, freeing up resources, and gaining flexibility like never before. This guide walks you through the entire cloud migration journey, from setting goals to hands-on migration tactics. If you’re ready to trade your legacy systems for smarter, scalable tools, this is your roadmap. Define your goals Before […]

SaaS Security Checklist (2026 Edition) 

January 15th, 2026

5 Critical Questions and 3 clue to look for when choosing a web app for your business 

1. Company & Compliance 

-Look for a Security page or Trust Center available 

- Do they adhere to an independent security Standards & Policies (SOC2, ISO27001)? 

- Documented cybersecurity policies 

- Data privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA) 

- Published sub-processor list 

2. Identity & Access Management 

- Look for whether MFA is supported? 

- RBAC with granular permissions 

- Single Sign-On (SSO) options 

- Session timeouts & auto-logout 

- Audit logs available 

3. Data Protection 

- Encryption in transit 

- Is your data Encrypted at rest? 

- Backups & disaster recovery 

- Where does your Data reside? 

- Ability to export/delete data 

4. Application & Infrastructure Security 

- Do they conduct Regular penetration testing? 

- Responsible disclosure program 

- Network segmentation 

- Vulnerability management 

- Secure development lifecycle 

5. Operational Security 

- 24/7 monitoring & alerting 

- DDoS protection 

- Do they have Incident response plan & Cyber risk insurance? 

- Employee security training 

- Least-privilege access 

6. Reliability & Availability 

- Public status page 

- Documented SLAs 

- Redundant infrastructure 

- Change-control processes 

7. Integrations & API Security 

- OAuth/API key authentication 

- Rate limiting 

- Webhook security 

- API scopes/permissions 

- Encrypted data exchange 

8. Customer Control & Transparency 

- Detailed audit logs 

- Logging of admin actions 

- Configurable security settings 

- Easy offboarding procedures 

- Look for regular Release notes available – you don't want to sign up to a dead horse!

Tips for creating more secure business passwords

Strong passwords are one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect online accounts. Still, many businesses use weak or reuse credentials. Learning how to create stronger passwords can significantly lower your business’s risk without adding unnecessary complexity to your security practices. Why corporate password security is nonnegotiable Passwords are the cornerstone of protecting […]

7 VoIP call problems and the fixes you’ll actually use

VoIP phone systems have become the go-to choice for many businesses thanks to their flexibility, features, and cost savings. But like any technology, they’re not immune to the occasional hiccup. If your calls are dropping, cutting out, or just sounding off, here’s a breakdown of the most common VoIP issues and how to fix them. […]

Why your business is more secure in the cloud than on premises

Think cloud computing is just about storage? Think again. For small and medium businesses, the cloud offers major cybersecurity advantages, from expert protection to disaster recovery and fewer system vulnerabilities. Learn how the cloud can help you stay secure and competitive. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be an uphill battle for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). […]

The new cyberthreat: What happens when your IT pro betrays you?

Picture the person you call when your email breaks. You likely trust them with every password you own. But what if that person used their skills against you? Security threats are no longer limited to clumsy employees clicking bad links. Now, they include skilled professionals intentionally opening doors for criminals. Technical expertise does not always […]

What Apple’s Background Security Improvements mean for iPhone and Mac users

With cyberthreats evolving faster than traditional update cycles, Apple has retired its Rapid Security Response in favor of a more granular approach: Background Security Improvements. This shift aims to minimize the attack surface by automatically and silently patching vulnerable components such as WebKit, keeping devices fortified without user intervention. Background Security Improvements: A new layer […]