Outdated Tech Is Costing You More Than You Think: Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your IT Infrastructure
Holding onto aging IT infrastructure might seem like a cost-saving strategy—but in reality, it could be quietly draining your budget, productivity, and security. From unpatched systems and frequent crashes to frustrated employees and spiraling support costs, outdated tech poses a growing risk to small and midsized businesses. And the longer you wait to update, the more expensive it becomes.
Third-Party Risk Is Your Risk: Why Vendor Security Matters More Than Ever
You can have the best cybersecurity tools, the strongest firewalls, and the most disciplined team—but none of that matters if a vendor you trust leaves the door open. If your vendors aren’t secure, your business isn’t either. Let’s break down what third-party risk is, why it matters more than ever, and what small businesses can do to protect themselves.
AI-Powered phishing scams are getting smarter: wHat small businesses need to know in 2025
In 2025, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to craft highly personalized, convincing phishing messages that traditional filters can’t catch—and small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs. For small and midsized businesses without robust cybersecurity infrastructure, this new generation of phishing threats can lead to devastating financial losses, data breaches, and reputational harm.
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: The Cyber Risks of Shadow IT and SaaS Sprawl
Shadow IT and SaaS sprawl are growing threats for small and midsized businesses. When employees use unauthorized apps or cloud services, they can unintentionally expose sensitive data and bypass security controls. Learn how to identify and manage these hidden risks before they compromise your business.
Cybersecurity Insurance: What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2025
In today’s threat landscape, cybersecurity insurance is no longer a luxury — it’s a critical part of doing business. From ransomware attacks to business email compromise, the financial impact of a cyber incident can be devastating. It’s time to take cybersecurity insurance seriously, before it’s too late.
The True Cost of Downtime: Why SMBs Can’t Afford to Ignore Disaster Recovery Planning in 2025
For small and midsized businesses, a day, or even an hour, of downtime can be devastating. Whether it’s caused by a ransomware attack, server failure, or natural disaster, the inability to access your systems can bring operations to a halt and cost thousands in lost productivity, missed revenue, and reputational damage. Despite the risks, many SMBs still don’t have a disaster recovery (DR) plan in place. In 2025, with cyberattacks growing more frequent and IT systems more complex, that’s a gamble most businesses can’t afford to take.
FedRAMP, GCC High, and Beyond: Choosing the Right Cloud Security Path for Government Contractors in 2025
As the final CMMC rule takes shape and cybersecurity threats grow more advanced, government contractors are under increasing pressure to secure their data and meet federal compliance standards. While many are familiar with Microsoft’s GCC and GCC High environments, these aren’t the only options. Platforms that meet FedRAMP, ITAR, and other federal requirements are also gaining traction. But with so many acronyms and overlapping standards, how do you choose the right path?
What Really Motivates Business Leaders to Switch MSPs? It’s Not What You Think. By Chris Waskowich, CIO, V2 Systems
Most MSPs assume clients leave because of cybersecurity fears or technology gaps. But after talking with countless business leaders who’ve made the switch, the truth is much simpler. In this post, our CIO Chris Waskowich reveals the real reasons companies walk away — and how V2 Systems does things differently.
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Why Cutting Cybersecurity Isn’t the Answer
As economic uncertainty, tariffs, and talk of recession weigh heavily on small businesses, cybersecurity may seem like a tempting area to cut. But in reality, lean times are when cybercriminals strike hardest—and reducing protection could cost far more in the long run. This blog explores how both private companies and government contractors can stay secure without breaking the bank.
What Is Cybersecurity, Ken? A Jeopardy-Inspired Look at Digital Defense – By Erik Briceño, President & CEO, V2 Systems
When Jeopardy!—America’s favorite trivia game show—featured a Cybersecurity category last month, I knew we had to talk about it. It’s not every day that cybersecurity gets the prime-time spotlight, and for those of us in the industry, it’s both fun and heartening to see our work woven into pop culture. But while the answers were formatted in the show’s classic Q&A style, the real-life implications behind them are anything but trivial. In this blog we will explore the clues and, more importantly, why they matter.
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