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HIPAA Compliance Checklist: The IT Controls Every Practice Needs
A HIPAA compliance checklist is only useful if it covers the systems where patient data actually lives. For most practices, that means email, the EHR, laptops, phones, backups, and the vendors who touch all of it. Policies matter, but the IT controls behind them are...
Claude AI: Your Fastest Way to Create Content
Most people know AI tools exist. Fewer have figured out how to actually use one in a normal workday. Claude is worth a closer look, not because it does the work for you, but because it changes how you get started. It helps you move faster while keeping you in control...
Mastering Claude AI: Your Ultimate Guide Revealed
You don't need any prior experience with AI tools to get value out of this. The goal is simple: by the end, you should feel comfortable asking Claude better questions, reviewing what it gives you, and picking a few ways to use it in your own work. What Claude Actually...
2025 Cybersecurity Recap and What to Expect in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: this was the year cybersecurity stopped being a background function and became a board-level priority for nearly every organization. Between an explosion of AI-powered threats, high-profile supply chain breaches, and...
Unlocking AI for Small Businesses: Insights from Microsoft Ignite 2025
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how small businesses work, but true success starts with having the right technology, security, and governance in place. If you're beginning to explore AI tools and want to ensure your environment is secure, compliant, and ready...
Should You Pay the Ransom During a Cyberattack?
When ransomware hits, one of the most critical and controversial questions you’ll face is whether or not to pay the ransom. It’s a decision that sparks strong opinions, especially in the headlines. But for the companies actually living through an attack, the answer is...
Aldridge Appoints AJ Adade as Director of Professional Services to Drive Operational Excellence
Houston, TX – November 12, 2025 – Aldridge, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, has appointed AJ Adade as Director of Professional Services. AJ joined the Aldridge leadership team in August, bringing over 20 years of experience guiding...
What to Expect During a Cyber Forensic Investigation
A cyberattack is one of the most disruptive events a business can face, and recovering from it isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. If you’re hit, one of your first calls should be to a forensic investigation team. But what happens next? It Will Take Time, Longer...
The Amon Carter Museum Advances Its Mission with Co-Managed IT
About the Amon Carter Museum of American Art The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas, is more than just a museum, it’s a cultural anchor. With a collection of paintings, sculpture, and photography, Amon Carter’s mission is to connect people with...
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) vs. Traditional Network Ownership
For decades, IT leaders have defaulted to the same model for network infrastructure: purchase the hardware, deploy it, and maintain it until the next refresh cycle forces another round of upgrades. It’s familiar, but familiarity doesn’t equal efficiency. With...
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North Korea’s $17M Social Engineering Scam Exposed
In 2025, a woman in Arizona pleaded guilty to helping the North Korean government run one of the largest remote worker fraud operations uncovered to date. Three hundred organizations were infiltrated. Seventeen million dollars was generated and funneled to a foreign...
AI-Powered Scams: How New Hires Become Targets
Starting a new job means a full inbox from day one. HR systems. IT setup instructions. Benefits enrollment. Policy acknowledgments. For most new employees, the first few weeks are spent clicking through a steady stream of onboarding emails from names and platforms...
AI Scams: How a Bank President’s Voice Almost Bankrupted a Bank
No systems were breached. No credentials were stolen. No malware was involved. The attack was a phone call. A VP at a financial institution received what appeared to be a call from the bank president. The request was straightforward. A client needed a funds transfer...
Microsoft 365
Building Excel Dashboards for Leaders
Dashboards in Excel provide a powerful solution for financial leaders, CFOs, and analysts to visualize and interpret data efficiently. What is a Dashboard in Excel? An Excel dashboard is a visual representation of key metrics and data insights presented in one...
The Latest Wave of Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI-powered productivity with its latest updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot. With over 150 new features and 700+ product updates this year, Microsoft has been focused on addressing the challenges many of us face in our daily...
5 Advanced Excel Functions You Should Know
Excel is helpful for payroll analysis by leveraging powerful functions like SUM, SUBTOTAL, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and XLOOKUP. These formulas can help you analyze employee payroll data efficiently, even if you're starting from scratch or managing a simple spreadsheet. ...
It Consulting
Are You Still Getting What You Pay for From Your MSP?
Most businesses review their insurance, phone plans, and vendor contracts every so often to make sure they're still getting a fair deal. Managed IT services rarely get the same attention. That's a problem, because IT service quality can change over time without...
Claude AI: Your Fastest Way to Create Content
Most people know AI tools exist. Fewer have figured out how to actually use one in a normal workday. Claude is worth a closer look, not because it does the work for you, but because it changes how you get started. It helps you move faster while keeping you in control...
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North Korea’s $17M Social Engineering Scam Exposed
In 2025, a woman in Arizona pleaded guilty to helping the North Korean government run one of the largest remote worker fraud operations uncovered to date. Three hundred organizations were infiltrated. Seventeen million dollars was generated and funneled to a foreign...
AI-Powered Scams: How New Hires Become Targets
Starting a new job means a full inbox from day one. HR systems. IT setup instructions. Benefits enrollment. Policy acknowledgments. For most new employees, the first few weeks are spent clicking through a steady stream of onboarding emails from names and platforms...
AI Scams: How a Bank President’s Voice Almost Bankrupted a Bank
No systems were breached. No credentials were stolen. No malware was involved. The attack was a phone call. A VP at a financial institution received what appeared to be a call from the bank president. The request was straightforward. A client needed a funds transfer...