Microsoft Purview: What You Already Own, and What You Don't
Business Premium includes more Purview than most owners realise: eDiscovery, Litigation Hold, DLP and retention. Here is what the licence covers.
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When MFA Isn't Enough: How Attackers Steal a Live Session
Adversary-in-the-middle attacks don't crack your password or beat MFA — they steal the session created after both succeed. How it works, and what stops it.
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Is Your Business Firewall an Open Door?
Attackers scan the internet for exposed, unpatched firewalls and VPNs every day. Why Northern Ontario small businesses are targets, and how to close the door.
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Why a Password Isn't Enough Anymore
A stolen password is one click from an open account. Why multi-factor authentication is the highest-leverage security move a Northern Ontario business can make.
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Windows 10 Support Has Ended — What It Means for Your Business
Windows 10 hit end of support on October 14, 2025. What that means for Northern Ontario businesses still running it, and your real options for what to do next.
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Bill C-36 Explained: What Thunder Bay Businesses Need to Know About Canada's Proposed Privacy Law
Bill C-36 would replace PIPEDA with the PPCDA: documented privacy programs, steep fines, a new regulator. What Northern Ontario businesses should do now.
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Phishing That Wears a Trusted Logo
Phishing that impersonates services you trust — Microsoft, your bank, your host — is the hardest to spot. The red flags, and what to do.
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The Break-Fix Trap: Why Reactive IT Support Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think
Break-fix IT seems cheaper until something breaks. Here's the real cost comparison between reactive support and proactive managed IT for small businesses.
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DNS Filtering Explained: The $2/User Security Control Most MSPs Skip
DNS filtering blocks malicious sites, phishing pages and malware before they reach your devices. Why it's one of the highest-value MSP security controls.
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Microsoft Defender for Business: Is the Built-In EDR Good Enough?
Microsoft Defender for Business gives SMBs enterprise-grade EDR, automated remediation, and threat intelligence for ~$4.10 CAD/user/month. Here's what to know.
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Why Small Businesses Need Managed IT in 2026
Most small businesses can't afford a full-time IT department — but they can't afford to go without one either. Here's why managed IT is the smart middle ground.
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