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A full-service technology company - IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, web/app development & business process improvement solutions. https://nitter.cf/t.co/EcPYn7jS5O

Chicago, IL
Joined July 2010
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Waiting on an application approval? Cleveland warns that imposters are demanding fees, usually by wire transfer. Before paying, call the government office using a number you found independently—not the one in the message. clevelandohio.gov/news/city-…
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No IT department? NIST's new small-business guide offers a practical starting point. Start with your email and banking accounts: enable multi-factor authentication, an extra check beyond a password. helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/…
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Cybersecurity isn't just about laptops. Attacks on refrigeration systems have affected supermarkets and independent stores. If your stock depends on cooling, ask your equipment provider who can access the controls remotely. abc7news.com/story/cyberatta…
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Recent cyberattacks targeting 4 major Canadian law firms exposed how convincing social engineering can be. EMPIST provides managed and co-managed IT services for law firms, helping strengthen cybersecurity, support internal IT teams and keep business operations running smoothly
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Frontline Education's Aug 14 breach exposed data of 1.3M+ K-12 staff & students—SSNs, driver's licenses, health info & more. Proactive monitoring could've caught this. Don't wait for a breach to act. #DataBreach #Cybersecurity bit.ly/4sBueLC
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Whether you have two offices or twenty, your IT should work together, not operate in silos. EMPIST helps mid-sized businesses build a more consistent, secure and scalable IT environment.
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New month, new checkpoint. When was your last verified backup? The start of the month is the easiest time to confirm your business data can survive a bad day. Without a recent, tested backup, recovery turns into downtime, missed deadlines and hard conversations with leadership
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The Identity Theft Resource Center tracked more data compromises in the second quarter of 2026 than in the first. But how many data compromises were reported across the U.S. during the first half of 2026? Drop your guess before watching the reveal!
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Your team checks email, approves invoices, and opens client files from their phones. That makes every device a doorway into your network. Mobile security isn't only a personal habit. It's a business policy. These steps cover the essentials.
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AI is everywhere, but not every AI tool is built for business. While traditional AI tools can be great for everyday tasks, handling sensitive company data requires a closer look at AI security, data privacy, and access controls.
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Every day a critical patch waits is another day attackers can use it. As we near the end of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth today is a good day to close those gaps! These 5 moves cover the essentials, from full device inventory to retiring end-of-life software.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Bear Down, Network Up event last night! A huge thank you to the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, ARCOA, Smith Avenue Insights and Microsoft for their collaboration in a wonderful night of networking and watching a Bears victory!
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Interested in attending other networking events like this? Join our EMPIST Partners program to stay in the know of future networking opportunites with linkminded professionals! partner.empist.com/
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For regulated small and midsize businesses, effective cybersecurity services go beyond antivirus. 🔐 Is your business protected across the board? EMPIST helps businesses strengthen their cybersecurity strategy with expert support and 24/7 monitoring.
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Facebook is scanning photos on your phone you’ve never even posted. For most accounts, the setting is already on without them ever seeing a pop-up. It takes less than 60 seconds to turn this off.
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