LDD Consulting, Inc.

08/31/2026

Every MSP sounds great in a sales pitch. Fast response times, strong security, great communication — it's the same story every time.
The real differences only show up once you ask specific questions: What's actually included versus billed separately? Can they walk you through what happens during a major incident? What happens if you want to leave?
Our latest post is a practical checklist for vetting an IT partner — the questions that separate a real answer from a good sales pitch.

Every MSP claims fast response and strong security. Here's how to tell which ones actually deliver, plus the red flags that mean it's time to walk away.

08/28/2026

Speed up your computer! Too many apps launching at startup? Disable the ones you don’t need. Your computer will boot noticeably faster.

08/26/2026

LDD Consulting offers cost-efficient computer and communication solutions for businesses of all types and sizes. We offer comprehensive, flexible plans for management and support for all of your cloud computing solution needs.

We are leading cloud computing services and solutions company in New Mexico. Are you looking for cloud computing expert or specialist in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Belen for your business? Call us now and get the free cloud computing assessment.

08/21/2026

If you handle, process or store credit cards in any manner, you are required to comply with PCI DSS, or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. This is a set of legal requirements you must abide by to maintain a secure environment. If you violate them, you will incur serious fines and fees.
Even if you don’t process many credit cards, you’re subject to these laws, and thinking you don’t process enough to matter or that “no one would care” is 100% wrong.
All it takes is an employee writing down a credit card number in an e-mail for you to get caught and face penalties and fines.
Getting compliant – or finding out if you are compliant – isn’t a simple matter I can outline in a 1-2-3-step checklist. It requires an assessment of your specific environment and how you handle credit card information.
If you’d like our assistance, give us a call to review how you are processing, handling and storing credit cards – the quick assessment is free to you!

08/19/2026

Summer means someone's usually out — vacation, a long weekend, a lighter schedule around the office.
That's exactly when things get missed. Approvals slow down. Alerts sit not reviewed a little longer. A request that would normally get double-checked slips through, simply because the right person isn't around to confirm it.
Our post covers the specific risks a thinner summer staff creates — and the simple steps that keep coverage solid even when your team isn't all in the building.

Skeleton crews and out-of-office replies tell attackers exactly when to strike. Here's how to close the security gaps vacation season opens up.

08/17/2026

Most businesses have some kind of plan for what to do if they get hit by a cyberattack — a document, a checklist, something written down.
But a plan that's never been tested is just words on a page. Contacts change. Roles shift. Nobody finds out something's missing until the moment it matters most.
Our post walks through tabletop exercises: a simple, low-cost way to find the gaps in your plan while there's still time to fix them.

A written incident response plan isn't enough. Here's how tabletop exercises reveal the gaps before a real cyberattack does.

08/14/2026

An incident response plan is an organized approach to addressing the aftermath of a security breach, ransomware event or cyber-attack. Certain industries, like medical or financial institutions, require them.
But even if you’re not a big company, it’s best to have some idea of what you would do if a cyber-attack locked all your files or stole confidential information.
Things to consider when you’re planning:
• An immediate response plan if you are ransomed or breached.
• What to do when a laptop or other device is lost or stolen.
• What insurance coverage do you have for such incidents?
• An attorney who is prepared with an alert response for clients, employees, vendors and possibly even the media in case something happens.
• A data-recovery plan for restoring your network from backups.
That’s why we are here to help! Give us a call and we’ll be glad to help you put together a cyber-response plan so you’re brilliantly prepared instead of caught completely off guard!

08/12/2026

Most small businesses have some form of backup in place. Far fewer have tested whether it would actually work when they need it.
Cloud backup and local backup each have real strengths — and real blind spots. The wrong setup for your business doesn't just leave gaps, it can give you a false sense of security that's worse than knowing you're exposed.
Our latest post breaks down how the two options compare and what most businesses get wrong about both.

Trying to decide between cloud backup and local backup for your business? Here's an honest comparison to help you make the right call.

08/10/2026

When accessing a banking site online or any other application containing sensitive data, make sure you log out of the site and then close your browser. If you simply close your browser, some of the session information that a hacker can use to gain entry is still running in the background.
It’s super simple to keep this from happening with just one click: log out.

08/07/2026

Many businesses erroneously believe that if they meet PCI compliance security standards they are sufficiently secure from all online cyberthreats. The simple fact is they are NOT. PCI regulations are mostly focused on how you process and handle credit card data – but do not cover all aspects of security in your organization.
While there is overlap, we recommend using regular security audits to take a deeper look into securing your network. Most businesses typically need to conduct a network security audit at the same time they conduct a PCI audit – but be sure the company doing it is NOT just looking for PCI compliance but at your overall security plan.