Category Archives: Security

Phishing attacks are now one of the most common—and expensive—cyber threats facing businesses of all sizes. Whether it’s a fake invoice, a fraudulent bank alert, or a message impersonating a coworker, these scams are crafted to deceive employees and steal sensitive information.

At Carden IT Services, we believe that prevention starts with education. In this post, we’ll break down how phishing attacks work, what signs to look for, and what steps you can take to protect your organization from falling victim.

Microsoft 365 makes remote collaboration easy, allowing teams to work from virtually anywhere. But convenience often comes with hidden trade-offs. If your business is relying solely on Microsoft 365’s default security settings, you may be more exposed than you think.

Let’s explore what these default settings really allow, where the gaps are, and how to close them with advanced protections like Conditional Access and our Microsoft 365 Hardening service.

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When people think about cybersecurity, they often picture complex firewalls, antivirus software, and high-tech systems. But the truth is, one of your strongest cybersecurity assets isn’t a tool or a piece of software—it’s your people.

At Carden IT Services, we understand that your team plays a crucial role in your company’s digital safety. With the right cybersecurity awareness training, employees become active defenders of your business. Without it, they can accidentally become your biggest vulnerability. Let’s look at why employee cybersecurity training is critical—and how to make it work.

Picture starting your day only to find your inbox compromised, client data exposed, and your systems locked by ransomware. The cause? A weak, reused password from one employee. It might sound extreme, but situations like this happen every day—and they’re almost always preventable.

Even with advanced cybersecurity tools in place, poor password habits remain one of the leading causes of business data breaches. This post explores what makes a password risky, the hidden costs of weak credential management, and how a password manager can transform your company’s digital security.

Let’s be honest — most people don’t give passwords the attention they deserve. They’re just one of those things we deal with to get to the real work. You pick something that’s easy to remember, maybe reuse it in a couple of places, jot it down somewhere “safe,” and move on.

And for a while… nothing bad happens. Which sort of reinforces the habit.

But here’s the thing. It’s fine until it’s not. And when it’s not, it’s often a complete mess — lost data, unauthorised access, service downtime, reputational damage. These aren’t IT problems. They’re business problems. Which means they’re your problem, too.

If you’re a business owner or managing a team, especially in an office setting, now is a really good time to take a closer look at how your team handles passwords.