Security Foundations

Practical guidance on staying secure during everyday work. Learn how simple habits, sensible systems, and clear decisions reduce risk without slowing you down.

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The risks of mixing personal and work accounts

Mixing personal and work accounts is common in small businesses, but it creates hidden risks. This article explains why it matters and how to separate them sensibly.

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How to keep security simple when your team is busy

Security does not need to be complex to be effective. With a few smart defaults and simple habits, busy teams can stay protected without slowing down their day to day work.

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Why security training fails and what works better

Many small businesses do security training but still feel exposed. This article explains why it often fails and what works better for small teams in real day to day work.

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Why checklists are critical to security

Even experienced people make mistakes under pressure. Discover how simple checklists turn human limits into a security strength.

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How to handle employee exits without creating security gaps

When staff leave, access shouldn’t stay. This guide explains how to handle employee exits in a way that protects your systems, data, and team without turning offboarding into a technical headache.

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You only need to remember two passwords

Learn which two passwords actually matter, why everything else can be handled for you, and how this simple shift makes your business more secure with less effort.

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The forgotten tech keeping your business running

Many small businesses overlook the routers and Wi-Fi devices that keep everything running. This article explains why forgotten tech needs regular updates, and how simple maintenance can keep you safe.

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How to use mistakes as learning moments (without blame)

Mistakes will happen. What matters is how you respond. Learn how small teams can turn everyday slip-ups into stronger habits, clearer processes, and better security, all without blame or fear.

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Why kindness Is a security superpower

Kindness isn’t just good for culture, it’s good for security. Discover why psychological safety helps people speak up sooner, report mistakes faster, and strengthen your business from the inside out.

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Protecting your devices, wherever you work

Practical, real-world tips to keep your laptops and mobile devices safe from theft, accidents, and everyday risks, wherever you work.

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Don’t toss your tech: How to keep your data safe when you upgrade

Before you recycle your old devices, make sure your data isn’t going with them. Learn the right way to wipe, encrypt, and safely dispose of phones, laptops, and drives.

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The Walls of Constantinople: A 1,500 year-old cybersecurity lesson

A clear, practical look at Defense in Depth showing how layered security measures work together to protect your business and keep cyber threats from breaking through.

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