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04/04/2026

Is your remote support tool actually a gateway for ransomware? CISA is warning that a critical RCE flaw in BeyondTrust is being actively exploited in the wild. IT admins should prioritize patching on-premise instances immediately to secure their networks.

Hackers are actively exploiting the CVE-2026-1731 vulnerability in the BeyondTrust Remote Support product, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns.

04/02/2026

GenAI isn't just for chat anymore, it's taking over decision-making. By 2026, sophisticated systems are crafting complex scenario narratives to help leaders test decisions faster. Is this a step in the right direction or a bridge too far?

Generative AI has grown up fast, helping teams explore scenarios, test decisions and learn faster — as long as governance keeps pace with the tech.

04/02/2026

Are you SECURE using Microsoft 365?

We discuss limitations when managing external organizational data through software solutions. Some software, like EDR, operates outside the organization, and sharing files externally can lead to data that cannot be downloaded, impacting data privacy and data security. The presenter questions if onedrive can effectively handle these challenges.

We discuss limitations when managing external organizational data through software solutions. Some software, like EDR, operates outside the organization, and...

04/02/2026

Big moves in the CRM space! Salesforce is acquiring Momentum to supercharge its "Agentforce 360" and Slack integrations. This should lead to less manual updating and more automation in the popular CRM.

The deal will let Salesforce ingest and analyze unstructured data from Zoom, Google Meet, and other third‑party channels, automating sales workflows and reducing reliance on manual CRM updates, analysts say.

04/01/2026

Adaptive and Anthropic share an origin story...

04/01/2026

Anthropic Started Because of This Disagreement

Did you know that Adaptive and Anthropic share an origin story? Both companies were formed because their founders believed they could do better than previous employers, with Anthropic AI rising from former OpenAI employees concerned about AI safety. This video explores the parallels in our startup stories and what might happen next. 🚀
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Did you know that Adaptive and Anthropic share an origin story? Both companies were formed because their founders believed they could do better than previous...

04/01/2026

Is your AI assistant a backdoor for hackers? The viral "OpenClaw" agent is evolving fast, but security pros are calling it "nightmare fuel" for vulnerabilities. Learn how to protect your data as AI agents become more autonomous.

The breakneck speed of the personal AI assistant's evolution has prompted dire warnings from security researchers.

03/30/2026

Your Small Business is a Hacker's Top Target

Many small business owners suffer from optimism bias, believing their business is too small for a hacker to care about. However, nearly half of all cyber attacks target small businesses, making cybersecurity a critical concern. This video explains common cyber threats and provides cybersecurity basics to help you improve your online safety.
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⏭️ - Skip to these timestamps:
00:00 Start
02:03 Myth #1 - We’re too small to be targeted
02:51 Myth #2 - Our data has no value
03:51 What damage looks like
05:42 What can we do now
06:18 Antivirus software
07:08 Automatic updates
07:33 Train your team
08:27 Least privilege
08:48 Passwords & MFA
10:17 3-2-1 backup rule
11:12 Cyber insurance

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Many small business owners suffer from optimism bias, believing their business is too small for a hacker to care about. However, nearly half of all cyber att...

03/24/2026

Sending multiple emails to coordinate schedules is inefficient.

Try this next time you want to schedule a meeting with multiple people:

Outlook has a built-in feature called Scheduling Polls to resolve this.

Instead of typing out times, you insert a poll directly into the email body.

The recipient clicks the options that work for them.

You do not need to be on the same calendar system. When a consensus is reached, Outlook automatically books the meeting on everyone's calendar.

In a new email, go to Insert > Scheduling Poll.

03/23/2026

The Future of Work is Here: Copilot in 2026

We recently held our first webinar, focusing on Microsoft Copilot and AI. This beta test for clients provided valuable insights into various ai tools and the potential for ai productivity within Microsoft Teams and the broader microsoft 365 ecosystem. Our aim was to showcase how Copilot functions as an effective ai assistant for pc, streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration, making it a powerful ai for business.

Since the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, we've focused on cyber security. To leverage ai for efficiency safely, it's essential to establish a clear ai policy that prioritizes data protection.
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We recently held our first webinar, focusing on Microsoft Copilot and AI. This beta test for clients provided valuable insights into various ai tools and the...

03/19/2026

Bigger AI models are not always better.

Almost everyone talks about Claude Opus 4.5, Gemini 3, ChatGPT-5. However, "Large Language Models" (LLMs) are often slow, expensive, and trained on the public internet.

More businesses are moving toward 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 (𝗦𝗟𝗠𝘀).

SLMs are designed to run locally on your own hardware or private cloud. They are trained specifically on your industry data.

Your data remains on your infrastructure.

They run locally without server latency.

They are not trained on the entire internet, so they are less likely to generate irrelevant information.

03/16/2026

Secure External Sharing From Teams and SharePoint

Even with significant investments in security software like antivirus and EDR, improper external sharing in "Microsoft 365 SharePoint" can expose sensitive company data. This video addresses common "sharepoint troubleshooting" scenarios and guides you through correctly sharing files externally to prevent such incidents. We'll show you how to manage "user permissions" and maintain "security in sharepoint" to protect your "data privacy."

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⏭️ - Skip to these timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
The Problem - 0:40
Demo - 1:57
Permissions - 3:26
Outside User View - 5:19
Sharing Folders - 6:09
Wrap up - 7:51

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Even with significant investments in security software like antivirus and EDR, improper external sharing in "Microsoft 365 SharePoint" can expose sensitive c...