Suffolk Computer Consultants, Inc. Blog

Can you say with absolute certainty that your business could survive a total server failure tomorrow morning? If the answer is no, then you have work to do getting your data backup systems into a better place. Most small businesses believe that having a backup running is the same as their data being safe, but that’s simply untrue. Having a backup is half the battle; making sure the backup works is another story.

Typically, when we make a mistake in a word processor, we just hold down the Backspace key until you get rid of the error, but when you consider all the times you have to hold down the key for longer than five seconds, that time adds up. To bypass this inefficiency entirely, you can use a little tool called “Fast Delete.” Here’s how it’s done.

On March 23, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded their banned list of hardware to include all consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers produced outside the United States. This designation identifies such equipment as a threat to national security. Under this new regulatory framework, the import, sale, and use of most existing router models are prohibited because a device is classified as foreign-made if any significant portion of its design, component manufacturing, or assembly occurs outside of domestic borders.

The biggest security risks to your business often come from within your own office. This doesn’t mean your employees are criminals; in fact, the problem usually starts because your staff is hardworking and helpful.

When people are determined to do a great job, they often develop habits that unintentionally put your data at risk. Here is how that happens and what you can do to fix it.

Does your leadership team follow the same security rules as everyone else, or are there special exceptions made for the executive suite? One of the most dangerous vulnerabilities in a business is the CEO who’s too busy to adhere to the multi-factor authentication policy or who insists on having administrative access to every file in the company. This is precisely why cybercriminals target high-level executives; the likelihood that they have access to data they shouldn’t is much higher than the average employee.