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Unexpected events such as natural disasters, hardware failures, or cyberattacks can quickly upend your operations. While a well-built business continuity plan (BCP) can minimize those risks, that’s only if it’s properly developed and maintained.
Passwords have been a staple of online security for decades, but relying on them alone is no longer enough. Cybersecurity experts now emphasize the importance of adding layers of protection to defend against today’s more advanced threats.
Why your security strategy must go beyond passwords
Cybersecurity experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now warn that passwords are fundamentally vulnerable and should be avoided whenever possible.
Every year brings a wave of new apps and “revolutionary” tools that promise to transform how small and mid-sized businesses run… and most of them just collect digital dust.
But this year, a handful of simple, practical technologies truly delivered — helping business owners across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and South Florida save time, protect revenue, and reduce stress.
The holidays are already chaotic — customers racing from Point A to Point B, employees balancing family plans, and expectations skyrocketing. Technology should make things easier… not accidentally wreck someone’s Tuesday.
Consider this your Holiday Tech Manners Guide, brought to you by the local IT team who has seen everything (yes, even the “We forgot to update our Google hours and customers showed up angry” incident ).
Here’s how to keep your business polished, professional and people-friendly this season:
1. Update Your Online Hours
Before your first angry phone call
Picture this: a customer drives across town because Google says you’re open… but the door is locked and the lights are out.
As your trusted IT & security partner in South Florida, Capstone IT wants to ensure your holiday giving remains generous — not risky. During the holidays especially, when your business supports causes, scammers circle around generosity. A few years ago, a massive tele-funding fraud pulled in over $110 million from unsuspecting donors.
How South Florida businesses can eliminate friction and improve performance
Every growing business wants to operate faster. But when technology is outdated, disconnected, or difficult to use, progress slows down. That slowdown is called digital drag.
South Florida Business Leaders: It’s Time to Expect More from Technology
When was the last time you looked at your IT budget and felt excited about what it could do for your business?
For many small to mid-sized businesses from Fort Pierce down to Boca Raton, IT spending still feels like paying the electric bill—necessary, but not something that actively drives revenue, innovation, or competitive advantage.
At Capstone IT, we’ve seen how festive season chaos can open the door to devastating cyber-scams. Even small to mid-sized businesses in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast region are targets — and the time to act is now.
A Real-World Holiday Disaster
Last December, an accounts payable clerk at a midsize company received a text message that appeared to come from the CEO: “Buy $3,000 worth of Apple gift cards for clients, scratch the backs, and email the codes.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems make business communication easier, cheaper, and more flexible than traditional phone lines. But with those benefits come risks, from data theft to call hijacking. The good news is that protecting your system doesn’t require deep technical knowledge.
Windows 11’s latest features demand a solid foundation. However, simply upgrading from an older version of Windows can drag old problems into a new system. Starting fresh with a clean installation may be better, and there are several compelling reasons why you should.
