The Broadcom acquisition has turned a lot of sane VMware estates into financial dumpster fires, prompting many customers to actively explore alternatives. Broadcom is primarily focused on serving the largest enterprise customers, effectively signaling that small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no longer a target demographic.
The question for many is not if they will divorce, but when, and who gets the dog?
Is it Time to Divorce VMWare? Read Post »
CMMC Isn’t the Threat—Your Security Debt Is. You shouldn’t be adopting CMMC because the DoD demands it.
You should be adopting it because your business deserves not to be the lowest-hanging fruit in the industry.
CMMC is not about auditors. It’s not about paperwork. It’s not about passing a test.
It’s about adopting the minimum baseline of maturity required to operate safely in a world where attackers don’t care how big you are—just how easy you are.
Demystifying CMMC: Why It’s Not About Compliance—It’s About Growing Up Your Security Read Post »
Attackers aren’t looking for the hardest target. They’re looking for the easiest one.
SMBs don’t need perfection.
They need visibility, identity security, system hygiene, vendor accountability, resilience, and culture.
Master these pillars and you stop being an easy target. Ignore them, and you are betting your future on luck.
The Six Pillars of Good Security: What SMBs Need to Get Right Before It’s Too Late Read Post »
Cyberattacks rarely begin the way people imagine. Not with cinematic hackers hammering on keyboards, but with something far more ordinary—and far easier to overlook. As admins, you’ve been handed powerful access, and with it, a responsibility that can’t be overstated. This post pulls back the curtain on how real-world breaches unfold, why they happen, and what they can teach us about the quiet vulnerabilities inside every organization. Take a moment to explore how small lapses can lead to massive consequences—and how simple discipline can prevent them.
The Weakest Link: Five Real Breach Stories That Should Keep Every Computer User Alert Read Post »
Manufacturers are now prime targets for cybercriminals—and attackers aren’t breaking in through genius hacks, but through old, unpatched vulnerabilities. While ransomware tactics evolve and AI-driven automation expands the attack surface, recovery costs are climbing past $2 million per incident. The truth is simple: most breaches stem from gaps that should’ve been closed long ago. This overview exposes why it keeps happening—and what manufacturers must do now to stop handing attackers an easy win.
Most SMBs don’t realize how close they are to a preventable IT or security disaster—not because they’re careless, but because the threats evolve faster than anyone can keep up. If your systems feel “probably fine,” this is your chance to learn how to make sure they actually are. SMBs are the backbone of our economy, and they deserve technology that protects their hard work instead of putting it at risk. Consider this your invitation to cut through the noise, understand what really matters, and take control before problems take control of you.
