Category: Blog
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The Real Cost of Downtime: What Happens When Wi-Fi Goes Down During Testing Week
It always seems to happen at the worst moment. Standardized testing has started. Students are logged in. Proctors are watching the clock. And then—the Wi-Fi drops. Five minutes pass. Then ten. Panic spreads faster than the outage itself. If you’ve ever been the person called when the internet dies on test day, you already know:…
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The Hidden Costs of Waiting: Why California Businesses Can’t Afford to Delay Their Windows 10 Upgrade
If you’re still running Windows 10 on your business machines, the clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10—no more security patches, no more bug fixes, and no more technical support. But the real cost of waiting isn’t just about upgrading down the road. It’s about what ignoring…
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Your Firewall Is Set, But Is Your Staff? Why Human Error Is Still the #1 Threat
You’ve locked down the firewall, upgraded endpoint protection, and configured backups like a pro. But all it takes is one well-meaning click from a staff member to bring it all crashing down. Welcome to the uncomfortable truth of school cybersecurity in 2025: your biggest vulnerability isn’t a gap in your software — it’s the people…
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What Cyber Insurance Providers Are Looking for (and Why It Matters to Your Job Security)
Cyber insurance isn’t just an IT checkbox anymore — it’s a district survival strategy. And if you’re responsible for your district’s tech, what insurance carriers find (or don’t find) could directly affect your job security. Let’s break it down. Why Schools Are Under the Microscope Cyberattacks on K–12 schools are on the rise. From ransomware…
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7 Questions Every California Business Should Be Asking Their IT Provider Quarterly
If you only reach out to your IT partner when it’s time to renew your contract, you’re missing out. Technology—and the cyberthreats it attracts—evolves every day. Quarterly check-ins are essential if you want to keep your California business secure, efficient, and competitive. But most business owners aren’t sure what to ask. Use this cheat sheet…
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Plain-Language Guide to AB 1584, FERPA & CIPA Compliance for K-12 Schools in 2025
This 2025 guide to AB 1584, FERPA, and CIPA helps K-12 schools stay compliant and protect student data. If you’ve ever stared at a 12-page vendor agreement and wondered if you’re signing your district into a compliance nightmare, you’re not alone. California tech directors and ed leaders are doing more with less, and compliance jargon…
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Out of Office, Out of Luck: Why Reactive IT Support Can Ruin Your California Summer
It’s a bright June morning from Redding to San Diego. Half your team is on vacation; the rest are hopping between home offices, coffee shops, and beachside Wi-Fi spots. Then it happens: You reach for your phone—only to see your IT contact is also “out of office.” Suddenly, your entire operation grinds to a halt.…
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Is Your Printer Your Biggest Cybersecurity Blind Spot?
When you think of cybersecurity threats, you probably picture phishing emails, malware, or weak passwords. But one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in California workplaces today is quietly sitting in the corner… your printer. It might sound far-fetched, but printers are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. In fact, during Cybernews’s 2020 “Printer Hack Experiment,” researchers…