Cybersecurity Notes

Practical cybersecurity articles for small and mid-sized businesses.

Plain-English guidance on cyber risk, email security, vCISO work, governance, strategy, and common security issues that affect real businesses.

How Do I Recover From Ransomware?
Mar 22, 2026

How Do I Recover From Ransomware?

Why Modern Backup Strategy Matters (3-2-1-1) A friend of mine works in IT consulting, mostly on the operational side of things. He was recently called in by a potential …

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How to Spot a Phishing Email
Oct 1, 2025

How to Spot a Phishing Email

Phishing emails are one of the most common ways attackers get into a business. They don’t rely on hacking systems—they rely on tricking people. The good news is most …

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