by Laura Schomaker | Jan 21, 2026 | cyber security, MSP
Most businesses assume their cyber insurance will protect them when a breach occurs—until an insurer denies their claim because of something as simple and preventable as missing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Across the industry, insurers are rejecting claims at...
by Laura Schomaker | Jan 13, 2026 | Budgeting, cyber security, MSP
Cyber insurance premiums have climbed sharply over the past few years, intensely pressuring CFOs and budget-minded business leaders. In fact, global cyber insurance premiums reached nearly $15 billion in 2024 — a 7% increase from the previous year, according to the...
by Laura Schomaker | Jan 7, 2026 | cyber security, MSP
Most SMBs realize they’re not compliant with cyber insurance only when it’s too late—either when an insurer denies their application or, worse, after they have already experienced an incident. With insurers now rejecting 41% of first-time SMB applications, qualifying...
by Laura Schomaker | Dec 18, 2025 | AI, cyber security, MSP
Every January, headlines promise “game-changing” tech trends for SMBs. By February, most small business owners in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia are overwhelmed by buzzwords—AI, blockchain, metaverse—and they wonder what’s actually relevant for a company...
by Laura Schomaker | Dec 11, 2025 | cyber security, MSP, training
The holidays are here, and for many business owners across NC, SC, and VA, that means hitting the road to see family. But if your business relies on managed IT services, IT support, or strong cybersecurity, holiday travel can introduce risks you might not face in your...
by Laura Schomaker | Dec 2, 2025 | cyber security, MSP
Recently, one of our consultants received a panicked call from a friend. They had purchased a sleek digital photo frame to display family pictures. It seemed harmless—just a modern way to share memories. But then came the red flags: Photos were being emailed to a...
