Kendall Friel writes RJ2's cybersecurity and IT articles, turning what the engineering team sees every day into something a business owner can act on. She holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Iowa. Kendall writes on threat awareness, security hygiene, and the practical side of protecting a small or mid-market business.
Happy Tuesday! Let’s talk about something that is relevant to almost every business using Windows devices, which, statistically speaking, is most of you. The Windows 11 2026 Update is rolling out, and beyond the headline features, there are some real implications for how your business operates, how your devices are managed, and how secure your…
Good morning and happy Monday! Let’s kick off this week with something that goes deeper than firewalls and antivirus software. Something that no single tool can solve on its own: the human side of cybersecurity. Because here is the truth that the statistics make painfully clear. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook…
Today is September 11th. It is a day that carries tremendous weight for our country, and it is a day that has shaped how we collectively think about preparedness, resilience, and the importance of being ready when the unthinkable happens. In the spirit of that resilience, today we want to talk about business continuity planning…
Hump day! Let’s talk about something that might not feel like a hot technology topic but is actually undergoing a fascinating transformation right now: business communications and phone systems. From PBX to VoIP to AI-Native Communication Business phone systems have gone through two major shifts in the past 20 years. The first was the move…
Happy Tuesday! Today we are diving into something that comes up in almost every IT assessment we do: the hidden security risks living inside outdated or unmanaged software. This is not about dramatic headlines. It is about the quiet vulnerabilities that are sitting on your business systems right now. The Lifecycle of Business Software Every…
Good morning! Let’s start this week talking about something that affects every single person on your team and is changing faster than most businesses realize: the way we authenticate and log into systems. The password, that string of characters your team reuses across too many accounts and probably has written on a sticky note somewhere,…
The fourth quarter is coming up fast. And if there is one thing every business leader knows, Q4 comes with pressure: end-of-year pushes, budget reviews, holiday traffic spikes, vendor renewals, and the looming reality of annual planning. The last thing you need in the middle of all that is a technology crisis. So let’s use…
Happy Friday, and happy almost-long-weekend! Let’s end this week with something actionable, five technology habits that consistently show up in businesses that are growing confidently versus ones that are constantly putting out fires. Habit One: They Treat Security as Ongoing, Not One-Time Businesses that thrive in 2026 do not approach cybersecurity as a box to…
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Happy midweek! Let’s clear something up today, because “Zero Trust” has become one of those phrases that gets thrown around constantly in cybersecurity conversations without a lot of explanation. By the end of this post, you will understand exactly what it means and why it is one of the most important security frameworks for your…