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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Security](https://datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) ## [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call) Monday, 11 May 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2026/05-11-25/b2ap3_large_NewPhishing_1955636506_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call "The New Era of Phishing: Don’t Trust Every Phone Call") For years, the gold standard for avoiding a scam was simple: if an email looked suspicious, you just picked up the phone to verify it. Unfortunately, that safety net is fraying. Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI voice cloning to turn a quick phone call into a sophisticated trap. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-new-era-of-phishing-don-t-trust-every-phone-call) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) Wednesday, 29 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-29-26/b2ap3_large_SafeData_1962280460_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes "Is Your Data Actually Safe? With the 3-2-1-1 Method, Yes") Most business owners I talk to have some form of backup. Maybe it's an external drive plugged into a server, or perhaps everything is saved in the cloud. While these are great starts, they often have a single point of failure. If your office has a fire, that external drive is gone. If a user accidentally deletes a folder and it syncs to the cloud, that data might be gone before you notice. To make a backup "trustworthy," we use a framework called the 3-2-1-1 Rule. It sounds like a football play, but it’s actually a recipe for peace of mind. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-data-actually-safe-with-the-3-2-1-1-method-yes) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management) Monday, 27 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-27-26/b2ap3_large_MDM_513187729_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management "Secure Your SMB Data with Mobile Device Management") It’s almost impossible to find a workplace these days where mobile devices aren’t part of the furniture. We use them for everything from checking email between meetings to approving contracts while waiting for a latte. When done right, giving your team the ability to work from anywhere is a massive win for productivity. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/secure-your-smb-data-with-mobile-device-management) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity) Friday, 24 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-24-26/b2ap3_large_CyberSecurity_1281276911_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity "A Simple Guide to the Three Pillars of Cybersecurity") Cybersecurity can often feel like a complex web of buzzwords, but professionals actually rely on a simple framework called the CIA Triad to stay safe. This doesn't refer to the intelligence agency; instead, it stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. You can think of these three pillars as the locks, the reinforced walls, and the key to the vault. If any one of these pillars fails, the entire system is at risk. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Computer](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/computer) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/a-simple-guide-to-the-three-pillars-of-cybersecurity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security) Friday, 10 April 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-10-26/b2ap3_large_BizSecurity_1778301861_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security "Are Hidden Workplace Pressures Eroding Your Business Security?") Realistically, the biggest cyberthreats you are likely to face will be born within your office. This is not to say that you’ve actually hired a team of cybercriminals posing as good-intentioned employees… In many cases, the issue actually stems from how good-natured your employees are. In their drive to prove their worth, these team members can develop habits that counterproductively harm your organization. Let’s dive in and discuss a few ways this happens, and what can be done about it. Tags: [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Efficiency](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Workplace Strategy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-hidden-workplace-pressures-eroding-your-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Simply Checking the Backup Box Could Be a Million-Dollar Mistake](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-simply-checking-the-backup-box-could-be-a-million-dollar-mistake) Monday, 30 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why Simply Checking the Backup Box Could Be a Million-Dollar Mistake](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-30-26/b2ap3_large_MoneyMistakes_314693103_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-simply-checking-the-backup-box-could-be-a-million-dollar-mistake "Why Simply Checking the Backup Box Could Be a Million-Dollar Mistake") That “checkmark” signaling a successful backup is less a guarantee of safety and more of a dangerous illusion. Many business owners might be under the impression that their data is safe simply because they got the email confirming that files have been copied to the cloud. But this is far from the truth, and you need to understand that there’s a significant difference between “having” a backup and “restoring” a backup. Tags: [Backup](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/backup) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-simply-checking-the-backup-box-could-be-a-million-dollar-mistake#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-simply-checking-the-backup-box-could-be-a-million-dollar-mistake) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out) Monday, 23 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-23-26/b2ap3_large_data_everywhere_541548311_400.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out "Your Data is Truly Everywhere… So Be Careful What You Throw Out") There’s a lot of hardware in the modern business setup, and most of it is computerized to some degree. As such, ridding your business of any of it has become a more involved process than it once was… all in the name of data security. The simple fact is that more devices than ever have memory, which can easily cause serious problems if you are not careful. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Hardware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hardware) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-data-is-truly-everywhere-so-be-careful-what-you-throw-out) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Definitive 30-Day Guide to Security-First New Hire Onboarding](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-definitive-30-day-guide-to-security-first-new-hire-onboarding) Monday, 16 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Definitive 30-Day Guide to Security-First New Hire Onboarding](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-16-26/b2ap3_large_NewHire_1931906018_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-definitive-30-day-guide-to-security-first-new-hire-onboarding "The Definitive 30-Day Guide to Security-First New Hire Onboarding") Every business owner knows that a new hire’s first few weeks set the tone for their entire career with the company. While you’re busy teaching them the ropes of their new role, there is something else just as vital to cover: keeping your company data safe. Building a security-first culture doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here is how to navigate the first 30 days to ensure your new team members start off on the right foot. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-definitive-30-day-guide-to-security-first-new-hire-onboarding#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-definitive-30-day-guide-to-security-first-new-hire-onboarding) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Old Password Length Standards Don’t Cut It Anymore](https://datalyst.net/blog/old-password-length-standards-don-t-cut-it-anymore) Friday, 06 March 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Old Password Length Standards Don’t Cut It Anymore](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-06-26/b2ap3_large_OldPassword_1922344426_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/old-password-length-standards-don-t-cut-it-anymore "Old Password Length Standards Don’t Cut It Anymore") The short answer for why your login needs to be more complex is that hackers leveled up. While the ongoing development of quantum computing is a real threat—since it’s capable of testing nearly infinite keys simultaneously—you do not need a supercomputer to break a weak password today. A modern graphics card, the kind found in a standard gaming PC, can shred a basic 8-character password in under sixty seconds. If a hobbyist can do it, imagine what a professional syndicate can do. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/old-password-length-standards-don-t-cut-it-anymore#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/old-password-length-standards-don-t-cut-it-anymore) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Ways Employees Accidentally Invite Hackers In](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-employees-accidentally-invite-hackers-in) Friday, 27 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![3 Ways Employees Accidentally Invite Hackers In](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-27-26/b2ap3_large_InviteHacker_1656030045_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-employees-accidentally-invite-hackers-in "3 Ways Employees Accidentally Invite Hackers In") What’s your business’ biggest network security weakness? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not your security solutions like your firewall and antivirus; it’s your employees and their everyday practices that put your business at the most risk. Today, we want to cover the three most common accidental ways your employees might be putting your business at risk (and what you can do about them). Tags: [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-employees-accidentally-invite-hackers-in#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-ways-employees-accidentally-invite-hackers-in) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Fingerprint Your New Password?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-fingerprint-your-new-password) Wednesday, 25 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Fingerprint Your New Password?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-25-26/b2ap3_large_FingerPrintPassword_1766933661_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-fingerprint-your-new-password "Is Your Fingerprint Your New Password?") Security can be challenging, even when you have the requisite protections in place. Passwords are too easy to forget, and a fob or token can be misplaced. One thing that’s a lot harder to forget or lose, however: your fingerprint. Why not take advantage of what you and your entire team inherently possess to help protect your business? Let’s dive into how biometrics—who you are—is quickly overtaking “what you know.” Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-fingerprint-your-new-password#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-fingerprint-your-new-password) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business) Friday, 13 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-13-26/b2ap3_large_ProtectSMBiz_1599813925_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business "One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business") Most small business owners don't wake up thinking about network patches or endpoint detection. You’re focused on growth, your team, and your customers. Unfortunately, there is a persistent myth that “small” means “invisible” to hackers. The reality isn't that hackers are out to get you specifically; it’s that they use automated tools to find any open door. If your door is unlocked, they’ll walk in. It’s not personal—it’s just a math problem for them. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Lessons from a Talking Dinosaur (Just Not the One You’re Thinking Of)](https://datalyst.net/blog/lessons-from-a-talking-dinosaur-just-not-the-one-you-re-thinking-of) Wednesday, 11 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Lessons from a Talking Dinosaur (Just Not the One You’re Thinking Of)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-11-26/b2ap3_large_DinoTalk_555635969_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/lessons-from-a-talking-dinosaur-just-not-the-one-you-re-thinking-of "Lessons from a Talking Dinosaur (Just Not the One You’re Thinking Of)") Toys are an essential part of our development as people, whether you’re talking about baby toys that teach color recognition and empathy, collaborative toys that teach sharing and teamwork, or creative toys that encourage imagination and outside-the-box thinking. Just imagine what the toys of the future will be able to accomplish… assuming, of course, that the security issues we’re currently wrestling with are dealt with appropriately. Unfortunately, this hurdle still needs work to be cleared. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Innovation](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/innovation) [AI](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/lessons-from-a-talking-dinosaur-just-not-the-one-you-re-thinking-of#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/lessons-from-a-talking-dinosaur-just-not-the-one-you-re-thinking-of) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Major Vulnerability Found in Bluetooth Headsets with Fast Pair Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/major-vulnerability-found-in-bluetooth-headsets-with-fast-pair-technology) Wednesday, 04 February 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Major Vulnerability Found in Bluetooth Headsets with Fast Pair Technology](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-04-26/b2ap3_large_Hackers_137081808_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/major-vulnerability-found-in-bluetooth-headsets-with-fast-pair-technology "Major Vulnerability Found in Bluetooth Headsets with Fast Pair Technology") With a vulnerability appearing on the scene, we felt it was an appropriate time to peel back the curtain on a technology we all use daily but rarely question: Bluetooth. Given the nickname of King Harald Gormsson, who famously united disparate Scandinavian tribes back in the 10th century, the technology unites our headphones, mice, and keyboards. Unfortunately, even the strongest alliances have their weak points. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Gadgets](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/gadgets) [Current Events](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/major-vulnerability-found-in-bluetooth-headsets-with-fast-pair-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/major-vulnerability-found-in-bluetooth-headsets-with-fast-pair-technology) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider) Monday, 26 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-26-26/b2ap3_large_MSP_1861132946_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider "New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider") As your business has grown, have you fallen into the tech trap of DIY IT solutions? While you might have started with just a handful of employees, the infrastructure you’ve built is no longer sustainable or reliable. You need professional help if you want your business to stay competitive, and we have just the thing for you. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Data Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-recovery) [Managed Service](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Want to Make Security Training Easier? Embrace Micro-Learning](https://datalyst.net/blog/want-to-make-security-training-easier-embrace-micro-learning) Friday, 23 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Want to Make Security Training Easier? Embrace Micro-Learning](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-23-26/b2ap3_large_SecureTraining_1403913317_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/want-to-make-security-training-easier-embrace-micro-learning "Want to Make Security Training Easier? Embrace Micro-Learning") Can your team recall what you discussed during your last mandatory cybersecurity training session? We doubt it, and not because you did a bad job (we’re sure you did an excellent job on that PowerPoint, champ). It’s just that small business security training is far from engaging by default, and it’s seen as more of a requirement than anything else. If you want to shift this “annual compliance” perspective, you’ll have to make some changes, and fast. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/want-to-make-security-training-easier-embrace-micro-learning#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/want-to-make-security-training-easier-embrace-micro-learning) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [You Need to Start Training Against Your Worst Enemy](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-start-training-against-your-worst-enemy) Friday, 09 January 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![You Need to Start Training Against Your Worst Enemy](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-09-26/b2ap3_large_Training_1214078102_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-start-training-against-your-worst-enemy "You Need to Start Training Against Your Worst Enemy") Do you actually know which of your coworkers is one click away from getting the whole company hacked? It’s surprisingly easy to get into a business’ IT system. All it takes is one person falling for a fake email, downloading a sketchy file, or giving up their password to a scammer. If you aren't testing your team, you’re basically just waiting for a disaster to happen. Here is why simulated phishing tests—sending out fake scam emails—are actually a great way to protect your business. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/training) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-start-training-against-your-worst-enemy#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-need-to-start-training-against-your-worst-enemy) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are Your Team Members Too Afraid to Do Their Jobs?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-team-members-too-afraid-to-do-their-jobs) Wednesday, 31 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are Your Team Members Too Afraid to Do Their Jobs?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-31-25/b2ap3_large_AfraidofJob_1252773720_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-team-members-too-afraid-to-do-their-jobs "Are Your Team Members Too Afraid to Do Their Jobs?") We’ve all been there. You’re flying through your inbox, trying to reach inbox zero before a meeting, and you click a link in a shipping notification. The page doesn't load quite right. You stare blankly and your anxiety spikes. That moment happens a lot and it is a fork in the road for your company’s security. In many organizations, that employee’s next thought isn’t: “I should report this,” it is: “If I tell anyone, I’m going to get fired.” Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-team-members-too-afraid-to-do-their-jobs#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-team-members-too-afraid-to-do-their-jobs) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ring Cameras Reveal More than You Know](https://datalyst.net/blog/ring-cameras-reveal-more-than-you-know) Monday, 29 December 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ring Cameras Reveal More than You Know](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-29-25/b2ap3_large_RingCamera_861728968_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ring-cameras-reveal-more-than-you-know "Ring Cameras Reveal More than You Know") We’ve seen our fair share of convenience vs. security trade-offs, but few consumer devices sit at the center of that Venn diagram quite like the Ring camera. To the average user, it’s a doorbell that significantly reduces package thieves. To those of us that work with technology, it’s a sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) sensor with a direct, persistent uplink to one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ring-cameras-reveal-more-than-you-know#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ring-cameras-reveal-more-than-you-know) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in) Wednesday, 26 November 2025 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-26-25/b2ap3_large_Security_430391765_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/your-digital-life-101-the-difference-between-creating-an-account-and-logging-in "Your Digital Life 101: The Difference Between Creating an Account and Logging In") We all have too many accounts nowadays. Between our personal lives, work, and practically all the entertainment we consume, there are dozens to keep track of and manage… and then there are the ones that charge us for a service they offer. The stacking costs of these services are bad enough, but if you see them start to double or even triple in a given month, you may be experiencing a common problem that is simple enough to solve. To do so, we need to clarify the difference between creating an account and logging in. 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