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AI Security: Don’t Let AI Delete Your Company Data
One of the more practical questions organizations are working through right now is not whether to use AI, but how to connect it to the systems and data it needs to be useful. The answer matters more than most people realize. Credentials and permissions are not a...
How AI Is Changing the Impact of Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to create content that looks and sounds real. While that’s creating new opportunities for businesses, it’s also giving attackers a powerful new tool: deepfakes. Deepfake technology is no longer...
Why Executives Are the New Target in Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems, it’s about protecting people. Attackers are increasingly targeting executives directly, using their identity, influence, and access as entry points into organizations. These attacks often don’t look like...
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...
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...
The End of Windows 10: How It Affects You & Next Steps
After nearly 10 years, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. As the end of life for Windows 10 approaches, it's crucial for businesses, especially low-end, small clients, to prepare for the transition to Windows 11. Continuing to use...
Microsoft Copilot in 2025: What’s Changed & What’s Next
Microsoft Copilot has evolved significantly in 2025, bringing major updates that improve integration, usability, and AI-driven efficiency across Microsoft 365 applications. A Redesigned Experience and New Branding Microsoft has refreshed the Copilot interface for a...
Selling Your MSP to Aldridge Vs. Other PE-Backed Buyers
If you're considering selling your MSP, you've probably noticed a flood of private equity-backed buyers in the market. On the surface, they may all look similar—promising growth, support, and "seamless" integration. But beneath the surface, not all PE-backed buyers...
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How to Effectively Respond to a Security Event
Responding to a security event is all about identifying threats early and taking appropriate action. There are two parts to responding to a security event or indicator, preparation (referred to as left-of-boom) and the response following a potential attack...
Why IT Leaders Are Moving to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Every IT leader knows network hardware has a shelf life. But the real pain point isn’t just replacement, it’s the capital outlay, lifecycle management, and operational overhead that come with traditional network ownership. Between procurement cycles, firmware...
Microsoft Teams Is Adding Built-In Security in 2026: What That Means for Your Business
Microsoft is making Microsoft Teams safer by default, and most organizations will start seeing these changes in January 2026. Beginning January 12, 2026, Microsoft will automatically turn on new safety features in Teams for companies using standard settings. The goal...
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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...
Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases
Microsoft Copilot is transforming how we handle documents in Word, making everyday tasks more efficient and less time-consuming. Here’s how you can leverage this powerful tool to boost your productivity. Microsoft Copilot in Word: Tips & Use Cases Summarizing...
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Cyber Threat Landscape in 2026: Ransomware Isn’t Going Anywhere
Ransomware hasn’t gone away, but it has changed in a meaningful way. Many organizations have invested in stronger security over the past few years, implementing immutable backups, improving endpoint detection, and tightening infrastructure controls. These efforts...
How AI Is Changing the Impact of Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to create content that looks and sounds real. While that’s creating new opportunities for businesses, it’s also giving attackers a powerful new tool: deepfakes. Deepfake technology is no longer...
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How to Effectively Respond to a Security Event
Responding to a security event is all about identifying threats early and taking appropriate action. There are two parts to responding to a security event or indicator, preparation (referred to as left-of-boom) and the response following a potential attack...
Why IT Leaders Are Moving to Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Every IT leader knows network hardware has a shelf life. But the real pain point isn’t just replacement, it’s the capital outlay, lifecycle management, and operational overhead that come with traditional network ownership. Between procurement cycles, firmware...
Microsoft Teams Is Adding Built-In Security in 2026: What That Means for Your Business
Microsoft is making Microsoft Teams safer by default, and most organizations will start seeing these changes in January 2026. Beginning January 12, 2026, Microsoft will automatically turn on new safety features in Teams for companies using standard settings. The goal...