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The Do’s and Don’ts During a Cyber Incident
When a cyberattack hits, the first moments are critical. What you do—and just as importantly, what you don’t do—can make the difference between a quick recovery and a costly disaster. ✅ Do: Stay Calm and Follow a Plan Panic leads to poor decisions. The best thing...
The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks Inside Your Factory Walls
When you think about cybersecurity, you probably picture hackers targeting office emails or stealing customer data. But in manufacturing, cyber threats don’t just put your data at risk—they can shut down your entire production line. Your factory floor is full of...
How IT and Cybersecurity Help Manufacturers Save Money
Margins are tight. Labor is scarce. And every delay, mistake, or outage cuts directly into your bottom line. For most manufacturers, IT is seen as a cost center—a necessary evil to keep the line moving. But when done right, IT and cybersecurity aren’t just operational...
5 IT Issues That Cost Construction Firms the Most
In construction, time is money. You’re constantly juggling job-site coordination, material deliveries, and client expectations. But nothing derails progress faster than technology failures at a critical moment. At Aldridge, we understand that construction companies...
Aldridge Acquires Ranger Solutions
Further Expanding Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services in Dallas HOUSTON, TX, February 26, 2025 — Aldridge, a leading managed IT services provider, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Ranger Solutions, a well-established IT service provider in...
Manufacturer Undergoes Cloud Transformation to Boost Efficiency and Security
A Dallas-based parts manufacturer was ready to scale, but outdated technology was holding them back. They turned to Aldridge for IT managed services and a much-needed technology upgrade that moved them to the cloud and aligned IT with their strategic goals. The...
Insurance Brokerage Successfully Defends Against Malware Attack
Concerned about their MSP’s security gaps and the growing threat of cyberattacks, an insurance brokerage decided to take control of their IT security. They partnered with Aldridge for Secure IT Outsourcing, leveraging our advanced security technology stack and 24/7...
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Training, and Why Does Your Insurance Firm Need It?
Cybersecurity awareness begins with your employees’ mindset and approach to information security. While having the right IT tools and security software in place is essential, technology alone won’t protect your firm from hackers looking for a way in. The Human...
DeepSeek AI: Understanding the Security Risks
DeepSeek is a China-based AI platform designed for data analytics and business intelligence. It promises users advanced AI-driven tools for analyzing vast datasets, generating insights, and automating processes. Businesses in industries such as finance, manufacturing,...
7 Benefits of Managed IT Services for Accounting Firms
The benefits of outsourced IT services for accounting firms are many, but only when you rely on the right provider to get the job done. Your accounting firm faces the challenge of increasing productivity while maintaining the security and functionality of your systems...
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How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack
In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...
How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%
A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...
Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise
Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting. In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...
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Why You Should be Using ‘Named Ranges’ in Excel
One of the most powerful yet often underutilized features in Excel is Named Ranges. Named Ranges offer significant benefits, especially when dealing with complex datasets and formulas. What Are Named Ranges? Named Ranges in Excel allow you to assign a name to a...
Microsoft 365 App Exploit: Aldridge Cybersecurity Advisory
Recently, we've helped several organizations respond to a string of fast-paced phishing attacks. While phishing isn't new, the speed and tactics of these attacks were noteworthy. Instead of simply exploiting compromised accounts, the attacker installed malicious...
Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides
With Copilot's smart features, you can streamline your workflow and elevate your presentations with ease. Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Create Decks & Design Slides 1. Create and Customize Slides: Need a new slide on a specific topic? Just ask Copilot to...
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Aldridge Named to 2025 MSP 501 List of Top IT Providers
HOUSTON, TX – July 1, 2025 — Aldridge has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers (MSPs), earning a place on the 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501—the IT industry’s most respected list of high-performing MSPs across the globe. Now in its...
The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks Inside Your Factory Walls
When you think about cybersecurity, you probably picture hackers targeting office emails or stealing customer data. But in manufacturing, cyber threats don’t just put your data at risk—they can shut down your entire production line. Your factory floor is full of...
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How Aldridge Responded to a Supply Chain Attack
In late June 2025, security researchers uncovered a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect platform. Threat actors abused a technique known as Authenticode stuffing to disguise malware as a trusted, digitally signed component of a...
How One Manufacturer Cut IT Server Costs by 400%
A growing U.S. manufacturer was operating on an aging, overly complex IT environment managed by a single internal engineer. Over time, unmanaged growth led to server sprawl, rising costs, and increased risk, with little documentation or oversight. When a new CFO...
Top Attack of 2025: 3rd-Party Account Compromise
Organizations are investing heavily in technical safeguards, user training, and layered security strategies. That’s a good thing. But as your defenses improve, attackers are adapting. In 2025, the leading tactic we’re seeing isn’t about breaking into your systems...