Technical guides for serious IT.
Long-form, practitioner-written guides on the security topics that matter to LA businesses. Free to read, built to be useful — not a sales pitch.
The LA SMB Cybersecurity Baseline
The minimum security controls every Los Angeles small business should have in place in 2025, mapped to real-world threat scenarios.
Request this paperRansomware Resilience: A Recovery Playbook
How to architect backups that survive a ransomware attack, including immutable storage, isolation, and tested restore procedures.
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Step-by-step configuration of MFA, conditional access, and data-loss prevention across a Microsoft 365 tenant.
Request this paperThe 3-2-1 Backup Rule, Explained
A plain-language explanation of the 3-2-1 backup principle and how to implement it for a modern hybrid environment.
Request this paperEndpoint Detection vs. Antivirus
Why traditional antivirus no longer stops modern attacks, and what EDR actually adds that your business needs.
Request this paperHIPAA IT Controls for Small Practices
The specific technical safeguards a small medical practice needs for HIPAA, from encryption to access logging.
Request this paperSecuring a Hybrid Workforce
VPN, zero-trust, and device management strategies for teams that split time between office and home.
Request this paperWiFi Security for Small Offices
How to segment guest and staff networks, manage credentials, and keep your office WiFi from becoming an open door.
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