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Cybersecurity

How to Protect Yourself From the Punchbowl Phishing Scam

One of the top cybersecurity trends in 2026 is that phishing scams are getting scarily good. We just personally witnessed a dangerous one that’s been maki

March 2026Read →
Industry

Past the Inflection Point: The Top 5 Cybersecurity Trends in 2026

If 2025 was an inflection point in cybersecurity, 2026 will be the year those changes become impossible to ignore.  Cybersecurity is more important in 2026 than

January 2026Read →
Cybersecurity

10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Holiday Scams

Between the frantic search for last-minute gifts and the desire to donate to worthy causes, people tend to open their wallets more around the holidays than at a

December 2025Read →
Cybersecurity

Why You Need a Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program

Not too long ago, small businesses were relatively safe from cyberattacks. They weren’t secure by any stretch; hacking them just wasn’t worth the effort.

November 2025Read →
Cybersecurity

Top 6 Takeaways From the ASUS Router Hack

Back in May, researchers discovered that hackers had gained access to over 9,000 ASUS home routers, enabling them to access and potentially control users’ syste

August 2025Read →
Cybersecurity

Dark Web Monitoring

Ensure Your Company Data Is Secure The rise of cybercrime, particularly identity theft, has reached epidemic proportions, offering criminals staggering profits.

June 2024Read →
Compliance

A Look Into CIS Controls

Logical Net is often asked “What are best practices in cybersecurity, as it can affect every aspect of my business and can be very complex”” and “Where do I sta

March 2024Read →
Cybersecurity

The Hidden Costs of a Cyber Attack

We continue our focus on cybersecurity in our February newsletter as cyber criminals constantly invent new attacks. We invite you to schedule a cyber health che

February 2024Read →
Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing: What It Is & Why It’s Needed

An annual penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a crucial component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for small and medium-sized businesses (SM

January 2024Read →
Compliance

IT Checklist to Improve Your Security, Costs & Revenue

As you close out 2023 and launch into the new year, here’s an IT checklist that can help you bolster security, optimize costs, enhance revenue, and stream

December 2023Read →
Cloud

Protect Yourself From These MS365 Vulnerabilities

This month’s newsletter continues our cybersecurity journey with an overview of Microsoft 365 vulnerabilities and recommended security solutions for MS365. MS36

November 2023Read →
Compliance

Cybersecurity Checklist to Increase Your Defense Posture

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks due to their valuable data and often limited cybersecurity resources

October 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Be Aware of These Top AI Cyber-Risks

The rise of AI has sparked a revolution. Everyone, from industry giants to smaller enterprises, is captivated and eager to leverage AI’s endless possibilities.

October 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

How Social Media Misuse Can Harm Your Business

Social media has significantly transformed the way we communicate and do business. However, this growing popularity also comes with potential risks that could c

October 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Deep Dive Into Phishing Scams

Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful types of cyberattacks today, so being aware of the danger they pose to businesses like yours is e

October 2023Read →
Compliance

Safeguarding Your Business: The Importance of Cyber Insurance

In an age where technology can be a key competitive advantage, safeguarding your operations against cyber threats has become more critical than ever. In the pas

September 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Don’t Sabotage Employee Cybersecurity Training With These Common Mistakes

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, employee cybersecurity training is crucial. It acts as the frontline defense against cyberattacks, empowering your

August 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Albany Executive Insights: Cybersecurity Best Practices With Dwight Cheu

In today’s environment, your security posture should be one of expecting constant attacks and anticipating an increasing sophistication of attacks. Dwight Cheu,

August 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks

While Logical Net HIGHLY recommends the following five security protections, know that cyber security is a rapidly changing environment. It’s essential to perfo

August 2023Read →
Managed IT

Don’t Let These Outsourced IT Myths Limit Your Success

In today’s fast-paced and digitally driven world, the demands placed on the IT infrastructure of businesses like yours are ever-increasing. To meet these challe

July 2023Read →
Managed IT

What to Look for in an Outsourced IT Partner

In today’s digital age, most businesses rely heavily on technology to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition. However, managing an entire

July 2023Read →
Incident Response

Cyber Incident Response 101 for Small Businesses

Imagine it’s the end of a long workday and you’re ready to head home for the evening. However, just as you’re about to leave, you find out you

June 2023Read →
Incident Response

Cyber Incident Prevention Best Practices for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, th

June 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network

May 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

Zero Trust Security Myths

Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a

May 2023Read →
Cybersecurity

It’s Time to Bust These 4 Ransomware Myths

In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics a

April 2023Read →