Posts by Christopher Jones
Small Business, Big Target: 5 Cyber Threats You Can’t Afford to Ignore
It’s not bad luck. Attackers go after small businesses because they’re easier to breach and slower to recover — and AI has only widened that gap. 88% of small-business breaches in 2025 involved ransomware 1 in 323 emails sent to small businesses is a targeted attack — the highest rate of any company size 95% …
Read MoreWhy Small Businesses Are a Prime Target for Cybercriminals
You’ve probably told yourself some version of this: “We’re just a small shop. Why would a hacker bother with us when there are billion-dollar companies out there?” It’s a comforting thought. But understanding why small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals matters more than most owners realize. Attackers count on this exact kind of thinking. Welcome…
Read MoreBehind the Screen: The Hidden Cybersecurity Risks of Global Video Chat Platforms
Cybersecurity Risks of Global Video Chat Platforms. The other day, my son invited three of his buddies over to our house for some afternoon fun. After some time in the backyard, they quickly moved to the gaming room where they started playing games. After a short time, I noticed a bunch of laughter coming from…
Read MoreNew 2026 SANS Security Awareness & Culture Report: Two Shifts Leaders Can’t Ignore
I just finished reviewing the newly released 2026 SANS Security Awareness & Culture Report, and the findings are both eye‑opening and highly actionable. Because this year’s report, “Embedding a Strong Security Culture,” draws on insights from 1,700+ practitioners, it provides business leaders with a clearer path to managing human risk and, ultimately, strengthening their organization’s…
Read MoreCybersecurity Foundations 101
Had the unique privilege of presenting Cybersecurity Foundations 101, sponsored by Apparo last month on Wednesday, May 6th. Blog post shared below… Helping Nonprofit Organizations Understand Cyber Risk, Strengthen Everyday Defenses, and Prepare to Respond with Confidence
Read MoreThe Hidden Risks of AI: What Business Leaders Need to Understand Now
A 2Bware Perspective on Secure, Responsible AI Adoption Artificial Intelligence has moved from buzzword to business backbone almost overnight. Companies are using AI to accelerate decision‑making, automate workflows, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new efficiencies. The promise is enormous — and real. But so are the risks. At 2Bware, we’re seeing a pattern emerge across…
Read MoreHow well do you know Microsoft Office 365?
Wanted to share a great experience I had last month with the folks at Apparo, helping to support Hope Haven, Inc with Microsoft Office 365 collaboration tools. Nonprofit Volunteer Experience with Christopher L. Jones
Read MoreData Backups
Why do we need to backup data? Ransomware, that’s why! But that’s only part of the picture. Reasons to maintain good and reliable data backups Maintaining good data backups is critically important. Your organization’s IT staff are likely already backing up your data. In the old days, we used large magnetic tape magazines to back…
Read MoreTop 5 Password Security Tips
Top 5 Password Security Tips Passwords can be dangerous. It’s a little-known fact that we still need passwords. Beyond the hype of all the latest and greatest technology saying we don’t need passwords anymore; we always seem to find some use case which requires us to generate and use a password for gaining access. A…
Read MoreFinders Keepers? Understanding the Dangers of Removable Media
Removable media can be a significant security threat if not handled carefully. Let’s discuss security risks associated with removable media..
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