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04/11/2026

In this video, we show you how to password protect a Microsoft Word document to keep sensitive information safe from unauthorized access. This simple security step can help protect business files, personal documents, and confidential data.

04/04/2026

In this video, we break down Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) — one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your personal and business data from cyber threats.

Learn how MFA works, why it’s critical for cybersecurity, and how adding an extra layer of protection can stop hackers—even if your password is compromised.

03/31/2026

This weeks tech tip is all about saving you time.

Do you seem to send out the same email to different people?

If so, create a template in Outlook and it will save you time.

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03/28/2026

Multi-factor authentication = chill guy energy

You know what's NOT chill? Getting hacked at 3am by someone in Romania.

You know what IS chill? Having MFA block that attempt automatically while you sleep.

MFA isn't perfect. But it stops 99% of automated attacks cold.

Think of it like a deadbolt. Sure, someone COULD still break in. But most thieves will just move to the house without one.

Turn it on for:
✅ Email (ESPECIALLY email)
✅ Banking
✅ Any app with client data

Takes 2 minutes to set up. Stops thousands of dollars in headaches.

The text message asking for a code isn't the enemy. Getting hacked is.

Not sure if your security setup is actually protecting you? Book a 10-minute discovery call and we'll show you exactly where you stand. Call 865-909-7606

03/26/2026

Red flags that email isn't from who you think it's from:
🚩 Your CEO suddenly texts like a teenager
🚩 "Urgent" "ASAP" "Don't ask questions"
🚩 They're asking for gift cards (???)
🚩 DocuSign request from [email protected]
🚩 Vendor's bank info "changed" via email
🚩 Your gut saying "this feels off"

Pro tip: Your CEO is not going to fire you for taking 30 seconds to verify a weird request.

Your CEO WILL be upset when you wire $50K to a scammer.

Before you click, send money, or share info:
Check the actual email address (not just the display name)
Call the person directly (don't use contact info from the email)
Ask yourself: "Am I being rushed?"

If yes → slow down, If no → verify anyway

Gift cards are for birthdays, not business expenses.
Want to train your team to spot these attacks? Book a discovery call at 865-909-7606 and we'll help.

03/24/2026

Tired of taking notes during meetings?

In this video, we compare 3 of the best AI meeting note-taking assistants: Fireflies.ai, Microsoft Copilot, and Otter.ai — and break down which meeting platforms they work best with.

CD Technology taking care of businesses in Tennessee for over 25 years

865-909-7606

03/23/2026

How a cup of coffee can take down your entire business for 4 hours:
☕ Coffee spills on laptop 💻 Laptop makes a sound laptops shouldn't make 🤔

⏰ Everyone waits ⏰ Everyone keeps waiting ⏰ Productivity has left the chat

The mistake isn't what hurts. It's the STALL that follows.

No clear next step. No idea who to call. "Maybe Dave knows?" (Dave's on vacation.)

Prepared businesses recover in 10 minutes. Everyone else loses an entire afternoon.

Here’s how to avoid the mistake in your business: [Link to coffee spill/downtime blog https://www.cdtechnology.com/2026/03/22/business-downtime-isnt-always-dramatic-how-small-it-failures-disrupt-east-tennessee-companies/

03/21/2026

Having a backup is great. Knowing it actually WORKS? Even better.

Plot twist: About 30% of backup systems fail when you need them.

Not because they stopped running, but because nobody ever tested if they could RESTORE anything.

It's like having a fire extinguisher you've never checked. Feels safe until the moment it matters. Then you find out it's empty.

Quick test: Pick one random file. Try to restore it from backup.

If you can't do it in under 10 minutes, you don't have a backup plan. You have backup theater. 🎭

When was the last time YOU tested your backups? Let us help. Call 865-909-7606 for a free discovery call and backup assessment.

03/19/2026

We all have that "Remind me later" story.

Except sometimes that story ends with ransomware.

Set updates to happen automatically overnight. Your future self will thank you.

Your current self might be annoyed. But your hacked self would be WAY more annoyed.

Not sure if your systems are up to date? Let us do a quick check. Call 865-909-7606 for a free 10-minute discovery call.

03/16/2026

Phishing attacks jump 28% during tax season.

Not because hackers get smarter in March.

Because everyone else gets busier.

They don't need you to be careless. They just need you to be stressed.

The emails look EXACTLY like normal business:
❌ "Resend your W-2s, something didn't come through"
❌ "Our bank info changed, update it here"
❌ "Urgent signature needed on this document"

Speed is where mistakes happen. Slow down for 10 seconds. Hover. Verify. Call. Find out best practices in our latest blog here: [Link to tax season phishing blog -https://www.cdtechnology.com/2026/03/15/tax-season-phishing-scams-why-knoxville-businesses-are-targeted-in-march/

03/14/2026

26 goals for 2026
Goal 1: Test your backups (just once, we're not asking for much)
Goal 2: Enable MFA on literally everything (email, banking, that random app your kid loves)
Goal 3: Stop clicking "Remind me later" on updates (this one's hard, we know)

We could make 23 more goals, but if you do these 3, you're ahead of 80% of businesses.

Bonus Goal 4: Craft an IT disaster recovery plan (not just vibes)
Bonus Goal 5: Know who to call when something breaks (and it's not "that guy who left 3 months ago")

New year, same cyberthreats. But at least now you have goals.

Make 2026 the year you're NOT the cautionary tale.

Ready to accomplish these goals? We can help. Call 865-909-7606 for a free discovery call and we'll create a plan that works.

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