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    IT insights, cybersecurity tips, and technology best practices from our team.

    One Provider, Not Three: Identity First OT vs IT Security for SMBs
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    One Provider, Not Three: Identity First OT vs IT Security for SMBs

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 7, 2026

    SMB procurement guide to OT vs IT security: choose an MSP with built-in MSSP functions, identity first access, EDR and 24/7 monitoring, and demand a live...

    Protect Seven Years of Records: SMB Backup Retention Policy
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    Protect Seven Years of Records: SMB Backup Retention Policy

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 6, 2026

    SMB backup retention rules with copyable schedules, 3-2-1-1-0 ransomware resilience, immutable copies, and practical compliance guidance, including...

    5 Wi‑Fi Controls SMBs Skip That Let Attackers In
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    5 Wi‑Fi Controls SMBs Skip That Let Attackers In

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 5, 2026

    Practical Wi‑Fi security for SMBs: five NIST aligned controls, including encryption, 802.1X, segmentation, patching, and monitoring, plus when to hire a...

    Stop 90, 95% of RDP Ransomware: Remote Desktop Security for Admins
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    Stop 90, 95% of RDP Ransomware: Remote Desktop Security for Admins

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 4, 2026

    Practical, admin-focused checklist to stop exposed RDP attacks: remove public RDP, enforce MFA and NLA, patch hosts, deploy EDR, or use a managed provider.

    Avoid IT Chaos: Schedule First Technology Roadmap for Small Businesses
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    Avoid IT Chaos: Schedule First Technology Roadmap for Small Businesses

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 3, 2026

    Create a 12 month technology roadmap that schedules around busy seasons, assigns owners, and makes security non negotiable.

    Cut NIST 800-171 Work, Scope 97, 110 Controls for Small Contractors
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    Cut NIST 800-171 Work, Scope 97, 110 Controls for Small Contractors

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 2, 2026

    Steps for small and mid size contractors: reconcile Rev 2 vs Rev 3, scope CUI with ODPs, and prioritize 97, 110 NIST 800-171 controls.

    Avoid a Breach: 4 Managed Secure File Sharing Methods for SMBs
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    Avoid a Breach: 4 Managed Secure File Sharing Methods for SMBs

    DCDustin CollettSeptember 1, 2026

    Match each file to the right secure method, enforce SSO/MFA and immutable logs, and use Collett Systems for managed compliance so your SMB avoids costly...

    Ship a Data Classification Policy for Security Owners in 6, 8 Weeks
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    Ship a Data Classification Policy for Security Owners in 6, 8 Weeks

    DCDustin CollettAugust 31, 2026

    Copy ready data classification policy with a one page handling matrix for security owners. Hybrid labeling, KPIs, and a 6, 8 week rollout.

    NIST and CISA Aligned Patch Management for SMBs With Audit Evidence
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    NIST and CISA Aligned Patch Management for SMBs With Audit Evidence

    DCDustin CollettAugust 30, 2026

    Patch management for SMBs aligned to NIST and CISA: prioritize KEV and internet facing flaws, use phased rollouts, and keep audit evidence.

    Cloud Migration Checklist That Prevents Failure for Wisconsin SMBs
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    Cloud Migration Checklist That Prevents Failure for Wisconsin SMBs

    DCDustin CollettAugust 29, 2026

    Cloud migration checklist for Wisconsin SMBs. Start with inventory, a tested landing zone, and per app strategy. Enforced security, tagging, and cost...

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