Craig Leikis AI risk is not one thing. A web chat, a connected cloud assistant, a third-party skill, and a coding agent on your laptop carry four different levels of exposure — and one of them is already governed by a federal rule your firm has to follow. Here is the tier structure, the regulation behind it, and the eight clauses your policy needs.
Craig Leikis A business domain can expire over a failed card payment, disappear with a former employee, or be taken by someone who got into the registrar account. Here is what each failure looks like, what it costs, and the five questions to ask to find out whether anyone is actually watching your domain.
Craig Leikis In one week we handled compromised certificate authorities, a critical PHP remote code execution flaw that was known upstream for two years, and a remote access vendor breach that reached our clients' Microsoft 365 tenants. Here is what happened, what it means for your business, and what it taught us.
Nerdworks Services A true story about clicking a phishing link, what defense in depth actually looks like in real life, and why no single layer is ever enough on its own. Co-founder Debbie Elam walks through the actual morning her email was compromised, what stopped the attackers, and what every business owner should ask their IT team after reading this.
Debbie Elam Three AI patterns every business owner should recognize, and the guardrails that keep a helpful bot from quietly making a mess.
Nerdworks Services Most small business owners are sitting on a gold mine. It’s called their existing data. You are already collecting the answers to your most important questions, find out how to uncover the answers.
Nerdworks Services Buying a business often needs an IT inspection to uncover hidden problems that can mean big trouble.
Nerdworks Services Why organized systems and clear records reduce risk, downtime, and costly mistakes
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Nerdworks Services A practical guide for small businesses to stay ready year-round
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Nerdworks Services Simple steps to refresh your small business technology
Nerdworks Services Simple steps to refresh your small business technology
Nerdworks Services Simple steps to refresh your small business technology
Nerdworks Services Simple steps to refresh your small business technology
Nerdworks Services How to strengthen cybersecurity without overwhelming your team
Nerdworks Services It’s a simple question—but for many small and mid-sized businesses, the honest answer is “we haven’t.” That’s risky. According to FEMA, 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster, and another 25% fail within a year.
Nerdworks Services Small Business Incident Response Plan Guide
Nerdworks Services Many low-cost IT providers operate on a break-fix model — they only show up once something breaks.
Nerdworks Services Hybrid work is no longer a temporary adjustment—it’s the new normal. According to Gartner, 39% of global knowledge workers will work in a hybrid environment in 2024 and beyond. For small and mid-sized businesses, this shift creates real pressure on IT systems that were never designed for employees working everywhere, all the time.
Nerdworks Services Growth is exciting—but it’s also where many firms quietly stumble. When a business scales from 5 to 20 employees, the focus is usually on hiring, revenue, and clients. Technology is expected to “keep up.” In reality, it often doesn’t.
Nerdworks Services A shocking 73% of small businesses experienced a cyberattack last year, according to Hiscox’s Cyber Readiness Report (2025).
Nerdworks Services A shocking 73% of small businesses experienced a cyberattack last year, according to Hiscox’s Cyber Readiness Report (2025).
Nerdworks Services For most CPA firms, the holiday season is supposed to be a brief pause before the intensity of tax season begins. Partners plan time with family, staff rotate PTO, and offices run lean.
Nerdworks Services For most CPA firms, the holiday season is supposed to be a brief pause before the intensity of tax season begins. Partners plan time with family, staff rotate PTO, and offices run lean.
Nerdworks Services A Holiday Tale of foreboding: Last December, the small business owner knew, it was time to take a break, long-overdue. The office was quiet. The orders quite steady. The cyber-criminals were cool and stood by the ready!
Nerdworks Services Every December, Americans brace for the same headache: holiday traffic. Airports overflow with passengers. Highways are clogged with ONE STALLED VEHICHLE backing up for miles. Your firm’s technology is no different — especially during the Christmas rush, even if you are not in retail.
Nerdworks Services Every year, cybercrime surges during the American Christmas season — and this year will be no different. Cyber-Criminals know vendors slow down, staff goes on vacation, and IT attention is stretched thin. The perfect time for crime.
Nerdworks Services The most visible AUDIT FAIL🚫 is when a breach happens. After this, regulators and lawyers ask only two questions🚨 🚨: 1. Did you follow an established cybersecurity framework? 2. Can ...
Nerdworks Services Watch out for cyber threats marching through your inbox this 🦃 Thanksgiving! From phishing floats to ransomware bands, learn how to keep your 🎈parade rolling safely. 🔒
Nerdworks Services SO SIMILAR...She almost missed it. A story in Auditing Accounting talks about how a Phishing expedition got by the tech and arrived in the CEO’s assistant inbox. The CEO was requesting an immediate transfer of $737,000. Nothing unusual about the request...
Nerdworks Services Who is coming to fix your computer network or keep your data safe? Craig Leikis' story began when his mother's firm was attacked by cyber criminals and he thought there has to be something better. He and his wife Debbie built a team to do just that!
Nerdworks Services As a CPA the need for REMOTE WORK OPTIONS grows significantly each year. Between these factors: ONE - the wave of retiring CPAs TWO - the slowing number of new CPAs and THREE – ongoing demand...
Nerdworks Services A CPA Firm nearly sunk by one employee error: Common and preventable. Damages extended far beyond the $60k loss. Know what to look for and how to prevent.
Nerdworks Services 250 IRS data breach reports, so far [200,000 clients affected] - KNOW WHERE TO LOOK & HOW TO PREVENT: These are not isolated incidents and it is just as much a small CPA Problem.
Nerdworks Services A critical SonicWall SSLVPN vulnerability is being actively exploited to deploy Akira ransomware. If your business uses SonicWall, patch now, review your SSLVPN settings, and secure your network before it’s too late. Learn the steps you need to take today.
Nerdworks Services Think 16 billion passwords were just hacked? Think again. The recent headlines about the "largest ever credential breach" are misleading—and we’re breaking down the truth. This blog explains what really happened, why it's not a new breach, and what actions you can take to protect your data now. Whether you're an SMB owner or IT decision-maker, this post will help you separate hype from facts and strengthen your cyber hygiene.
Nerdworks Services New Blog PostA real-life cautionary tale of how a simple Google search led a business owner straight into a tech support scam. Learn how scammers trick users, what to do if it happens to you, and five smart ways to protect your business from remote access fraud. Don’t let a search engine put your system at risk — read this before you Google.
Nerdworks Services Thanks to artificial intelligence, cybercriminals now have the power to scale their attacks like never before - and small business owners are at the top of their hit list. Why? Because cybercriminals know you don’t have the resources of a big corporation but still have valuable data they can exploit.
Nerdworks Services January 28 is Data Privacy Day, a global reminder of just how vital it is to keep sensitive information secure. For business owners, “data privacy” is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical part of protecting your bottom line.
Nerdworks Services January isn’t just for fresh starts and ambitious resolutions - it’s the perfect time to evaluate your business’s technology needs.
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