The Human IT Company

06/18/2026

Working from an airport, hotel, or coffee shop?

Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it isn't always the safest place to access sensitive information.

A few simple habits can help protect your accounts and your organization's data:

✔ Avoid logging into banking, email, or other sensitive systems when possible
✔ Use a VPN if your organization provides one
✔ Stick to trusted networks you know and recognize

Whether you're catching up on emails between meetings or working while travelling, a secure connection is one less thing to worry about while you're on the go.

06/17/2026

You’ve likely come across the term “zero trust.” Despite the name, it’s not about being overly strict. It’s about being consistent with how access is managed by verifying users and devices and limiting access to only what’s necessary.

A simple way to think about it is securing more than just the front door. Zero trust means protecting every entry point and checking access along the way. Many tools businesses already use, like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, already support this approach, and it’s increasingly becoming a standard for how modern organizations manage security.

06/16/2026

Quick Cybersecurity Tip:
Don’t just close your browser when you’re finished with online banking or other sensitive accounts.

Take the extra second to log out first. It helps close your session properly and reduces the chance of someone gaining access behind the scenes.

Simple habits like this can make a bigger difference than most people realize.

06/15/2026

Technology should support the work quietly in the background. Not compete with it, not slow it down, not pull attention away from the people and programs that matter most.

These lines are from our latest blog post on what IT support looks like when it truly understands the environment nonprofit teams work in every day. Because the mission always comes first.

Link in the comments.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

There is a real difference between supporting a business and supporting a mission.

Our latest blog post is about what it looks like when technology truly supports the work, rather than pulling attention away from it. Written for anyone leading an organization where the mission always comes first.

Link in the comments.

06/09/2026

It’s Patch Tuesday!
Your software has a “fixes and improvements” section it would like you to read today.

06/08/2026

A report recently suggested a company may have spent around $500 million on AI in a single month after usage limits were not properly set.

Most organizations won’t see anything close to that scale. The more common reality is teams adopting AI tools in everyday work, from writing support to meeting summaries, often before there is clarity on approved platforms and data handling practices.

Clear guidance makes the difference. When teams know which tools to use and how to handle sensitive information, AI becomes a practical support for productivity, not an uncertainty in the background.

An unidentified corporation reportedly spent half a billion dollars on Claude AI in just one month after failing to implement usage restrictions on employee licenses, highlighting growing concerns about runaway AI costs in corporate America.

06/05/2026

🌿 On World Environment Day, it’s worth remembering that sustainability also lives in the systems we run every day.

Cluttered systems are often seen as just a performance issue, but they quietly increase storage use, background processing, and energy demand.

When systems are kept clean and well managed, they run more efficiently and use fewer resources. That efficiency is part of what responsible, sustainable technology looks like in practice.

06/04/2026

If you decide to secure one account with a strong, unique password today, make it your email. Your inbox isn’t just messages, it’s often the starting point for everything else you use online.

If someone gets access, they may be able to:
- Reset passwords for banking, CRM, payroll, and other services
- Read conversations with staff, donors, and clients
- Access contacts, calendars, and sensitive documents

A strong, unique password helps keep everything behind your email safe and in the right hands.