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Client Spotlight – Werner Financial
Tell us a little about your business – what does Werner Financial do and how do you serve your clients? We are an independent Registered Investment Advisor. We focus on managing investment accounts and financial plans for clients who are looking to retire, in...
Hook, Line, and Phisher: How to Spot a Scam Before You Take the Bait
Every day, millions of emails and text messages fly through the internet. Most are harmless… messages from coworkers, receipts from purchases, reminders from your bank. But mixed in with those legitimate messages are scammers trying to trick you into clicking a link,...
Zero-Trust for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants
Why the Traditional Trust-Based Security Model No Longer Works The old security model assumed that anyone inside the network was automatically safe and that’s a risky assumption. It doesn’t account for stolen credentials, malicious insiders, or malware that has...
The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding
The Hidden Dangers of a Casual Goodbye A handshake and a returned laptop aren’t enough to complete offboarding. Digital identities are complex, and employees accumulate access points over time, email, CRM platforms, cloud storage, social media accounts, financial...
Twenty Years Ago, This Was Science Fiction
Stop for a moment and look around your home, your garage, your workplace. Chances are, you're surrounded by remarkable technology — devices and conveniences that simply did not exist twenty years ago. We've grown so used to them that we barely notice them anymore....
The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan
Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete. With Microsoft having set the deadline for Windows Server 2016 End of Support to January 12, 2027, the clock is ticking for businesses that use this...
The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)
For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape has evolved, making some older methods less effective. The most common form of MFA, four- or six-digit codes...
Start Small, Achieve Big: Your Guide to Habit Tracking Apps
Have you ever set a New Year's resolution only to forget about it by February? You're not alone. The good news is that technology can help, and you don't need to be tech-savvy to get started. Habit tracking apps are simple tools that remind you of your goals and help...
Client Spotlight – WealthCare Partners
Tell us a little about your business – what does WealthCare do and how do you serve your customers? WealthCare Partners is a full-service financial planning firm that guides families to live a better life by serving as their family CFO. We our very focused on forming...
The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations
Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure...
6 Ways to Prevent Leaking Private Data Through Public AI Tools
We all agree that public AI tools are fantastic for general tasks such as brainstorming ideas and working with non-sensitive customer data. They help us draft quick emails, write marketing copy, and even summarize complex reports in seconds. However, despite the...
C2IT’s Sixth Annual Cookie Decorating Contest
Christmas Spirit was in full swing last week as we held our annual cookie decorating contest. This year, our team voted on having Gingerbread Men, Snowmen, and Christmas Trees to decorate. Several people opted to take a creative approach with their cookie and took...
The SMB Guide to Making Your Website and Documents Digitally Accessible
Have you ever thought about how many potential customers leave your website because of accessibility issues? It’s not just a guess. A UK Click-Away Pound survey found that 69% of disabled internet users leave websites that aren’t accessible. For small and medium...
Client Spotlight – L.D. Smith Plumbing & Drains
Tell us a little about your organization – what are all the things LD Smith Plumbing does and how do you serve your clients? We are a locally owned and community focused Plumbing, Natural Gas, Sewer and Drains contractor. Licensed and insured service Central Indiana...
When One Message Becomes Four – Are we Communicating Better or Just Louder?
My phone buzzed. Then it rang. Then it dinged. Then it chimed again. My son's school had a two-hour delay due to winter weather, and they wanted to make absolutely sure I knew about it. I received a text message, a voicemail, an email, and a Facebook message – all...
Celebrating Two Milestones That Helped Shape C2IT
Some anniversaries deserve more than a quick acknowledgment. This week marks two of them for our team, tied to two people whose stories sit at a meaningful point in C2IT’s growth: Megan and Andrew. Their hire dates fall close together, and every year they remind me of...
How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping
Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Thankful for Technology: Unexpected Tech That Makes Life Better (and Makes Great Gifts Too!)
As the holidays roll in and we start thinking about gifts, gatherings, and maybe a slice (or three) of pumpkin pie, it’s a great time to pause and appreciate just how much technology quietly makes our lives easier. Whether it’s helping us stay connected, stay...
Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth
Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where...
Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins
During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses today....
C2IT’s Seventh Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
We are in our seventh year of doing the pumpkin decorating contest,...
10 Technology Habits Everyone Should Be Doing Now
Technology makes life easier…until it doesn’t. We rely on phones, laptops, and tablets to handle everything from family photos to finances, but many of us skip the simple habits that keep them running smoothly and safely. The good news? You don’t need to be an IT...
Client Spotlight: Bogan Eye Care
Tell us a little about your business – what does Bogan Eyecare do and how do you serve your clients? Bogan Eyecare is a full-service optometry practice in Brownsburg, Indiana, dedicated to helping patients experience their best vision and eye health at every stage of...
Stop Account Hacks: The Advanced Guide to Protecting Your Small Business Logins
Sometimes the first step in a cyberattack isn’t code. It’s a click. A single login involving one username and password can give an intruder a front-row seat to everything your business does online. For small and mid-sized companies, those credentials are often the...