Briggs I.T. Services

06/01/2026

Heads up to the investment advisers and financial firms out there — there's a federal deadline landing this week.

The SEC updated a rule called Regulation S-P, and as of June 3, 2026, it now applies to smaller firms too — not just the big shops. The short version: you need a written plan for what happens if customer data gets breached, and you have to notify affected customers within 30 days.

What catches people off guard is that the responsibility can land on the compliance officer personally, not just the company.

If your firm handles client financial data and you're not sure where you stand, we can help you figure it out. We've put together a free, plain-English guide covering this rule and seven others Texas firms need to know about in 2026.

Want a copy? Comment below or send us a message and we'll send it your way.

05/29/2026

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This week’s Vendor of the Week is Briggs IT Services, LLC — helping Texas firms stay protected, compliant, and ahead of evolving regulations. Trusted partners like this make a real difference for our clients and community.

If your business needs a stronger tech and compliance strategy, this is a connection worth making.

Reach out if you’d like an introduction or access to our full list of trusted preferred vendors and local business partners.

05/25/2026

Traditional VPNs are slow and insecure entry points for hackers. Switch to Zero-Trust Network Access with Briggs IT Services to verify every connection attempt automatically. Protect your remote team without sacrificing speed or security. Check us out at BriggsITServices.com or call 832-304-1850.

05/18/2026

The Evolution of Ransomware

Ransomware in 2026 doesn't just lock your files; it threatens to "leak" your most embarrassing AI-generated internal memos. Data Protection and Cybersecurity in North Houston has shifted toward Data Exfiltration Prevention. We monitor for large, unusual data transfers before the "heist" is complete. It’s a lot like my dog trying to sneak a whole steak off the counter—he’s not subtle, and neither are most hackers if you’re looking. I caught him once and he just looked at me like, "It was a gift?" Hackers aren't that cute. We stop the leak at the source so your company secrets stay secret. Don't let your data become a headline on the North Houston News.

05/15/2026

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05/11/2026

Multi-Factor Fatigue

We’ve all been there: the 2026 version of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires a thumbprint, a retina scan, and a recording of you singing "Deep in the Heart of Texas." It’s a lot, but it’s necessary for Data Protection in North Houston. We implement "Passwordless" authentication to make the process smoother without sacrificing security. I tried to use facial recognition on my phone this morning, but I guess "just woke up" isn't a recognized biometric state. My phone thought I was a very tired potato. We make sure your security is airtight but doesn't drive your employees to quit and become full-time fishermen on Lake Conroe. Balance is everything—secure enough to stop a hacker, easy enough to actually use.

05/04/2026

Immutable Backups: The "No-Back-Sies" Rule

If 2026 has taught us anything, it’s that "regular" backups are like a screen door on a submarine—useless against ransomware. You need Immutable Backups. Once that data is written, it cannot be changed, deleted, or encrypted by a hacker. It’s the "No-Back-Sies" rule of the North Houston IT world. I tried to explain this to my kids regarding their chores, but apparently, "immutability" doesn't apply to a messy bedroom. If only I could "back up" my sanity after a weekend of youth sports in Conroe. We make sure your critical business data is written in digital stone. When the ransomware hits, you don't pay; you just restore and get back to work. That’s the kind of peace of mind you can’t buy at a convenience store.

05/04/2026

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda