Category: News

  • Cyber‐risk isn’t an IT problem – it’s a business problem.

    Cyber‐risk isn’t an IT problem – it’s a business problem.

    Cyber-risk isn’t just IT—it’s business survival. Lumma Stealer’s takedown shows how fast crime adapts. The real question for leaders is whether we…

  • Illinois Privacy Compliance: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

    Illinois Privacy Compliance: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

    Illinois has some of the toughest privacy laws in the U.S. A missed consent form or weak policy could cost millions. Here’s what every business owner needs to…

  • This April fools joke is on me

    This April fools joke is on me

    April Fools on me: my wife “published” my fake book with Excel parenting hacks. Funny gift, serious reminder to finish the real one. Here’s where I am now…

  • The Scammers Almost Got Me

    The Scammers Almost Got Me

    They almost got me. A week ago, we filed a new trademark application. Yesterday morning, we got an email. Looked official. Said a few items were missing from the application.Said we needed to send info to the USPTO. All day, I was thinking about that email. Telling myself, get the info together. Don’t want to…

  • The Balance Between DIY and Professional Tech Support

    The Balance Between DIY and Professional Tech Support

    How do you balance empowering employees to create technology solutions while maintaining IT oversight and governance? There’s a growing trend among business decision-makers who are stepping into “citizen developer” roles, using low-code or no-code platforms like Microsoft Power Apps or Power Automate. By leveraging their unique insights into everyday business challenges, these individuals are creating…

  • Beyond Certifications – The Cybersecurity Skill That Sets Leaders Apart

    Beyond Certifications – The Cybersecurity Skill That Sets Leaders Apart

    Certifications Open Doors, But They Don’t Make You Boardroom-Ready. I’ve met countless professionals who believe that earning certifications like CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc. is the key to advancing their careers. And while certifications are valuable—they demonstrate expertise, commitment, and a solid understanding of best practices—there’s one critical skill they don’t teach: how to communicate security…

  • Approaching January 1st, 2025

    Approaching January 1st, 2025

    As we approach 2025, I’m excited to share some big goals I’ve set for myself and my business. Every November, I reflect on ways to grow, both personally and professionally, and this past November was no different. Here’s a glimpse into what I’m focusing on in 2025: Writing and Publishing My First Book This year,…

  • What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Why Does It Matter?

    What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Why Does It Matter?

    Imagine an AI system that could not only assist with routine tasks but also make strategic decisions, transforming industries overnight. This is the promise of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a technology poised to reshape the business landscape. Unlike today’s AI systems, which excel at specific tasks like language translation or image recognition, AGI aspires to…

  • From NPD to the Cloud: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Cybersecurity Now

    From NPD to the Cloud: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Cybersecurity Now

    The recent National Public Data (NPD) breach, which compromised the personal information of over a million individuals, serves as a stark reminder of the ever-growing need for strengthened cybersecurity measures. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms to store sensitive data, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Data breaches are no longer isolated incidents—they…