Rob Foit

Introduction: Why Zero Trust Matters  Over the last 20 years, I’ve watched cybersecurity evolve from firewalls and antivirus software to a much more complex and layered defense strategy. Today, threats are faster, smarter, and increasingly targeted at small and midsize businesses (SMBs). One of the most important concepts shaping the future of cybersecurity is zero

Businesses often think of downtime as a minor inconvenience … until it hits their bottom line. In today’s world, IT downtime isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a serious financial and operational threat. According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, cybercrime accounted for $16.6 billion in losses last year. That’s a staggering number, and

Updated January 2026. Originally published May 2025.   According to the Business Continuity Institute’s Cyber Resilience Report 2024, cyber incidents are rising in frequency and severity over the past year, with 75% of respondents reporting an increase in breach attempts, while 39.4% falling victim to a successful attack. Additionally, research from Microsoft Security shows the

The energy industry powers homes, businesses, and transportation, making it a critical component of modern infrastructure. As systems transition from legacy models to advanced digital technologies, efficiency improves—but so do cybersecurity risks. Effectively managing cybersecurity in this high-stakes environment requires more than internal resources alone. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a vital role in helping