Privileged Access Management Is Becoming Mandatory in 2024 — Not Optional

Attackers are no longer trying to break in through firewalls the way they used to. They’re going after identities — especially admin accounts inside Microsoft 365, Entra (Azure AD), and local servers. Once they get elevated access, everything changes Privileged Access Management (PAM) is becoming one of the most important cybersecurity priorities of 2024. Attackers are shifting away from traditional perimeter attacks and focusing on identities — especially admin accounts inside...



Microsoft 365 Hardening Is Now the Front Line of Ransomware Defense in 2024

Almost every ransomware event and business email compromise we’re seeing this year starts with a compromised Microsoft 365 identity — not a firewall breach and not a server exploit. Here’s why Microsoft 365 hardening is now mission-critical. In 2024, Microsoft 365 security has become one of the most important parts of protecting a business. Almost every ransomware event and business email compromise we're seeing this year starts with a compromised Microsoft 365 identity — not a...



Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Needs a Health Check in 2025 — Here’s Why

Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of how small and midsized businesses operate. Email, files, collaboration, authentication, security policies, compliance settings — everything runs through M365 now. And in 2025, we’re seeing a trend that’s catching a lot of businesses off guard: their tenant has slowly drifted out of alignment with how they actually work today. It doesn’t happen all at once. People come and go, roles change, new apps get added, old policies stick around, and...



The Hidden Security Risks Inside Microsoft Teams and SharePoint in 2025

Microsoft Teams and SharePoint have quietly become the backbone of how businesses communicate and store information. In many organizations, these tools have replaced file servers, shared drives, and even parts of email. But in 2025, companies are discovering something important: Teams and SharePoint can create serious security risks when they’re not managed properly. Most businesses didn’t roll out Microsoft 365 with a long-term governance plan. They turned it on, created a few Teams,...



Privileged Access Management Is Becoming Mandatory in 2024 — Not Optional

Privileged Access Management (PAM) is becoming one of the most important cybersecurity priorities of 2024. Attackers are no longer trying to break in through firewalls or network vulnerabilities the way they used to. Instead, they’re going after identities — especially admin accounts inside Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra, and local servers. And once an attacker gets any kind of elevated access, everything changes. They can disable protections, create backdoor accounts, access data...



Microsoft 365 Hardening Is Now the Front Line of Ransomware Defense in 2024

In 2024, Microsoft 365 security has become one of the most important parts of protecting a business. Almost every ransomware event and business email compromise we’re seeing this year starts with a compromised Microsoft 365 identity — not a firewall breach, and not a traditional server hack. Attackers know that if they can get into Microsoft 365, they can access email, files, Teams chats, SharePoint data, OneDrive, and even sensitive identity roles inside Entra (Azure AD). That’s...



Continuous Monitoring Is the Real Key to Staying Ahead of Threats in 2024

Cyber threats are moving faster than most businesses can respond. Attacks that used to unfold over days or weeks now spread in hours — sometimes minutes. That’s why continuous monitoring has become one of the most important parts of modern cybersecurity. When threats move this quickly, checking logs once a day or relying on occasional alerts just isn’t enough anymore. Continuous monitoring gives organizations real-time visibility into suspicious activity across Microsoft 365,...



Secure Email Gateways vs. Native Cloud Controls - What SMBs Should Know in 2024

Email continues to be the single biggest entry point for cyberattacks, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. What is changing is how businesses protect their users. For years, Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) were the default solution for filtering threats, blocking spam, and catching phishing attempts. But with more organizations moving entirely to Microsoft 365, the conversation is shifting: do SMBs still need a separate email gateway, or are Microsoft’s native cloud controls strong enough...



Why Law Firms Must Modernize Their IT and Security to Support Today’s Casework

Law firms across the Southeast are feeling the pressure. Casework is more digital than ever, clients expect faster communication, and courts are relying heavily on electronic filings and virtual tools. At the same time, cyberattacks targeting law offices are rising fast — driven by the value of sensitive case files, financial information, and confidential client communications. The combination of these two forces is pushing firms to modernize their IT and security in ways that simply...



The Hidden Cost of Aging Servers and On-Premise Exchange

A lot of organizations are still running older on-premise servers and Exchange environments that seemed perfectly fine 5–10 years ago. But the landscape has changed, and these aging systems are costing organizations more than they realize — both financially and from a security standpoint. Hardware is hitting end-of-life Servers purchased between 2012 and 2015 are reaching the point where: warranties have expired parts are harder to find performance bottlenecks show up...