IT & security advice for New York businesses
Practical, plain-English tips from the Rise Technologies team.
Wireless
Is Your Office Router a Weak Spot? A Security Check for 2026
October has brought new router security flaws, state lawsuits against a major router maker and fresh reminders from the FBI. Here is a calm, practical checklist to make sure the box that connects your office to the internet is not your weakest link.
VoIP
Fake IT Help Desk Calls: How to Stop Phone-Based Phishing
Recent warnings describe criminals calling employees while pretending to be the IT help desk, then stealing their Microsoft 365 logins. Here is how a small business can spot these calls and set rules that stop them.
Backup & Recovery
Attackers Now Target Backups First: How to Protect Yours
A September 2026 Microsoft report describes attackers deleting cloud resources and trying to strip backup protections. Here is what small businesses should change so their backups survive an attack.
Security
You're Never "Too Small" for Hackers: Protect Your Business with Comprehensive IT Security
Why hackers target small businesses, the most common threats you'll face, and the layers of protection that keep your company safe.
Security
5 Current Network Security Challenges for SMBs and How to Overcome Them
Ransomware, insider threats, phishing, unpatched software and remote work: the five biggest network risks for SMBs, and how to handle each one.
Managed IT
The Top Benefits of Managed IT Services for Businesses
How a managed IT partner reduces costs, improves security and gives your team access to expertise you would struggle to hire in-house.
Security
Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
AI-driven attacks, zero trust, supply-chain risk and more: the cybersecurity trends businesses need to plan for.No articles on this topic yet.
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