Uncertainty often poses a bigger threat to businesses than disasters themselves. A business impact analysis (BIA) removes guesswork by identifying critical functions, dependencies and recovery priorities. With clear recovery objectives like RTO and RPO, a BIA helps leaders focus resources where they matter most, ensuring faster recovery and reduced disruption.
Cyber threats are advancing quickly, especially with AI in the mix. Pairing a solid IT strategy with cyber insurance is not just smart, it is essential. This post breaks down how aligning the two can boost your protection, simplify compliance, and prepare your business for whatever comes next.
Cyber insurance can offset the costs of a cyberattack, but claims may be denied if security measures weren’t in place. Strong cyber hygiene and the right IT partner help ensure coverage when it matters most.
Manufacturing environments present unique IT challenges that can’t be solved with typical business solutions. In this episode of Unscripted with SST, the team explores how legacy production systems create hidden risks and what it takes to modernize without stopping the shop floor.
Small businesses are often the most vulnerable when IT lacks structure. In this episode of Unscripted with SST, industry leaders share why strategic IT is no longer optional for SMBs and what it looks like to make the shift.
The difference between businesses that scale effortlessly and those that struggle isn’t luck or timing. It’s treating technology as a strategic advantage rather than a necessary expense.
There comes a point in every business where do-it-yourself IT is no longer enough. In this episode of Unscripted with SST, the team breaks down how to recognize when it is time to hand off IT responsibilities to professionals and what to do next.
Having IT support is not the same as having IT leadership. In this episode of Unscripted with SST, the team explores the role of a vCIO and how it brings strategic guidance, planning, and alignment that typical tech support cannot deliver.
In this episode of Unscripted with SST, Beau Elston joins the team to break down what cybersecurity really means for modern businesses. From debunking common myths to explaining how to get started with frameworks like CIS, this episode is packed with insights every SMB leader should hear.
What exactly is a Managed Service Provider (MSP), and why do businesses—big and small—need one? In this episode of Unscripted with SST, we break down what MSPs actually do, common misconceptions, hidden costs of DIY IT, and how a mature MSP can drive real business value through proactive strategy, security, and support.
