Posts by Zachary Kitchen

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    The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)

    For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape has evolved, making some older methods less effective. The most common form of MFA, four- or six-digit codes sent via SMS, is convenient and familiar, and it’s certainly better than relying on passwords […]

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    The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

    Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security is not a “set it and forget it” type task, small mistakes can quickly become serious vulnerabilities if ignored. You don’t need to dedicate hours each day to this. In most cases, a consistent, brief […]

  3. Vetting the Digital Bench A Vendor-Risk Checklist for Small Law Firms

    Vetting the “Digital Bench”: A Vendor-Risk Checklist for Small Law Firms

    Your “digital bench” isn’t just software. It’s the outside companies that touch your client data and keep your firm running. For a law firm, the risk is simple. If one of those vendors goes down, gets breached, or mishandles access, you’re the one answering client questions, chasing deadlines, and cleaning up the mess. Most firms […]

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    The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)

    The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow and tone you’ve come to expect. They’re asking for a favor: an urgent wire transfer to lock in a new vendor contract, or sensitive client information that’s strictly confidential. Everything about the call feels normal, and your trust kicks in […]

  5. How Do Businesses Assess the ROI of Managed IT Services?

    For many business owners, IT feels like a necessary expense rather than a measurable investment. Servers need maintenance. Employees need support. Security threats need to be managed. But when budgets tighten, leadership inevitably asks: What are we actually getting for this cost? That’s where ROI, or return on investment, becomes critical. Assessing the ROI of […]

  6. How Do Managed IT Services Reduce Business Costs?

    Technology is supposed to make your business more efficient. But for many companies, IT feels unpredictable, expensive, and reactive. A server crashes during peak hours. A cybersecurity incident forces emergency remediation. An employee can’t access files before a client meeting. Each issue costs money, sometimes quietly through lost productivity, sometimes loudly through five-figure repair invoices. […]

  7. Shadow AI in Law Firms Auditing AI Use to Protect Client Privilege

    Shadow AI in Law Firms: Auditing AI Use to Protect Client Privilege

    Picture this: It’s 6:17 p.m., and the partner wants a polished client update before leaving for the day. New information has just come in, and someone is racing to turn a pile of notes into something coherent. Then a “helpful” shortcut pops up. A tab labeled “Summarize.” A sidebar that says “Rewrite.” A plug-in promising […]

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    Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces

    The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in the COVID and post-COVID era, employees now find themselves working from their homes, libraries, bustling coffee shops, and even vacation destinations. These environments, often called “third places,” offer flexibility and convenience but can also introduce […]

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    AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency and sharpen their competitive edge. Among these tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot rises to the top, offering powerful productivity support through its seamless integration with the familiar Office 365 environment. In the push to […]

  10. Agentic AI in the Law Office Moving from Chatting to Autonomous Research

    Agentic AI in the Law Office: Moving from “Chatting” to “Autonomous Research”

    Not long ago, using AI was straightforward. You asked a question, got a draft, and decided what to do next. Agentic AI changes that model. Instead of responding to a single prompt, it can take a broader objective, such as “research this issue,” and carry out a series of steps on its own. It may […]

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