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Practical security news, IT tips, and updates to help Central Texas businesses stay secure, efficient, and always online.

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Just The Tip

Passkeys: The Tip That Kills Password Reset Emails

Oct 1, 2026 · Ron Kulik · 39 views

Passkeys replace your password with your fingerprint, face, or PIN. Here is how they work, where to turn one on today, and what to do if you lose your phone.

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Cybersecurity

Does the FTC Safeguards Rule Apply to a Small Texas CPA Firm?

Oct 1, 2026 · Ron Kulik · 32 views

Yes. The FTC Safeguards Rule covers CPA firms and tax preparers of any size. Here is what it requires, what a small firm is exempt from, and where to start.

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Managed IT for CPA Firms in Central Texas: What a Provider Should Cover

Sep 30, 2026 · Ron Kulik · 42 views

Managed IT services for CPA firms in Central Texas must cover security controls.

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Cybersecurity

Data Breach Steps for a Texas CPA Firm: FTC, Texas AG and IRS Deadlines

Sep 29, 2026 · safemode IT · 33 views

Data breach steps for Texas CPA firms after a security incident occurs, including notifications and timelines.

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Does my business need a penetration test, and what does it cost?

Sep 17, 2026 · safemode IT · 69 views

Learn about penetration testing for businesses and its costs and benefits, including compliance requirements.

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How Do I Protect My Bastrop County Business From Ransomware?

Sep 16, 2026 · safemode IT · 53 views

How Bastrop County businesses can close the doors ransomware uses: MFA, patching, tested backups, and 24/7 monitoring from safemode IT in Kyle.

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Cybersecurity

Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk Might Be Inside the House

Sep 11, 2026 · safemode IT · 48 views

Most breaches don't start with a hacker overseas. They start with an employee, a vendor, or a partner who already has access. Here's what to watch for.

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Cybersecurity

Could Your Business Survive 72 Hours Without Its Technology?

Aug 27, 2026 · Ashley Leblanc · 30 views

Imagine walking into work tomorrow morning and discovering that nothing works. Your computers won't turn on. Your files are inaccessible. Email is…

Tech News

The UTSA cyberattack delayed start of semester. Here's what your business should learn

Aug 19, 2026 · Ron Kulik · 44 views

UTSA stopped an attempted cyberattack at the network edge and still lost three days of its fall semester. What Central Texas businesses should copy from the university's playbook.

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