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Defending Against Phishing Attacks

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Bellwether Technology

Information Technology Company, New Orleans, LA

Phishing attacks remain one of the most common and most successful cyber threats facing businesses today. Despite advances in cybersecurity technology, attackers continue to exploit the same vulnerability: human trust. At Bellwether Technology, we believe defending against phishing isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation, awareness, and strategy. When security is built into your IT roadmap, phishing attempts become far less dangerous and far less disruptive. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a type of cyberattack where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick users into revealing sensitive information. This may include passwords, financial data, multi-factor authentication codes, or confidential business […]

Security as Part of Your Roadmap

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Bellwether Technology

For many organizations, cybersecurity spending starts as a reaction, a response to a breach headline, a compliance requirement, or a close call. But security works best when it’s not reactive. When cybersecurity is treated as a core part of your technology roadmap, it becomes predictable, scalable, and aligned with business growth rather than a constant source of surprise costs. At Bellwether Technology, we believe security should grow with your business, not lag behind it. That starts with building a cybersecurity budget that’s intentional, strategic, and flexible enough to adapt as your organization evolves. Why cybersecurity should live in your roadmap, […]

Seamless Technology Modernization Through AI Transformation

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Bellwether Technology

Managed Service Provider, New Orleans LA

Technology plays a central role in how organizations operate, compete, and grow. As business demands evolve, many organizations find themselves constrained by outdated systems, manual processes, and disconnected platforms. AI transformation offers a path forward by modernizing technology in a way that is intelligent, scalable, and aligned with long term business goals. At Bellwether Technology, AI transformation is not simply about adopting artificial intelligence tools. It is about creating an integrated technology environment where AI enhances efficiency, improves decision making, and supports sustainable growth across the organization. Understanding AI Transformation AI transformation is the process of embedding intelligence into how […]

Top Threats Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Must Prepare For

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Bellwether Technology

Many small and mid-sized businesses (SMB’s) are leaning heavily on cloud tools, modern software, and connected systems to keep up with the pace of work. The more these tools become part of daily operations, the more exposed companies are when something goes wrong. Threats that used to hit only the biggest corporations are now showing up at the SMB level. Bellwether spends a lot of time helping organizations understand where those risks are coming from and how to build protections that keep things running smoothly. Below is an overview of the main issues SMBs should be paying attention to, along […]

Identity Management: Protecting Individual Accounts to Protect Your Entire Business

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

If your IT provider has mentioned upgrading your Microsoft licensing, enabling conditional access, implementing MFA, or adding identity threat detection and response tools, these might sound like separate recommendations or line items on a proposal. They’re not. They’re all protecting the same critical thing: your cloud identities. This is what the cybersecurity industry calls identity management or identity protection. Your cloud identity is the account you use to access your work applications—your Microsoft 365 login, your Google Workspace account, or your Okta credentials. Identity management is about protecting these accounts. Why is protecting these accounts so critical? Because each individual […]

The Pros and Cons of Internal IT vs Managed IT Services

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

When small business leaders face IT challenges, they often wonder: should we stick with internal IT staff, or is it time to partner with a managed service provider? The decision between an MSP and internal IT requires careful consideration of several key pros and cons, especially if your organization is growing or going through change. Whether you’re dealing with an IT manager’s departure, rapid company expansion, or recovering from a cybersecurity incident, this choice will have lasting impacts on your business. To help you in your evaluation, here are some pros and cons of internal IT compared to hiring an […]

Energized by Connection – Spotlight on Brent

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

If you want to track down Brent Mangum during the work week, the first place to look probably isn’t his home office. You’re more likely to find him at a networking event, a coffee shop or in a meeting with a local business leader. He’s lived and worked in the Baton Rouge area for years, building a huge network of contacts. The conversations he has with people now that he’s working as a Business Development Manager for Bellwether are the same as they’ve always been—he’s just added one more way to help them. “I get a lot of energy from […]

The Value of A Cyber-Literate Workforce in 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

Phishing attacks are getting through email security filters at an alarming rate. The technology hasn’t failed, but the attacks themselves have fundamentally changed. A cyber-literate workforce—employees who understand how modern threats work and know how to respond—has become essential to protecting your business. A typical attack starts with something completely ordinary. Your employee receives an email from a vendor they work with every week. The subject line references their current project. The message includes a link to review updated documents in OneDrive. They click it, log in when prompted, and get back to work. Two days later, your company discovers […]

The Vendor Access Security Problem and What to Do About It

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

Most business leaders never think to ask who has access to their network. You know your employees have access, but what about your phone system vendor, HVAC maintenance contractors, security system installers, cleaning service management software, or equipment monitoring services? Each of these vendors likely has remote access to your network through SSL-VPN technology. SSL-VPN served organizations well by replacing less secure methods like direct RDP connections and basic VPNs and has been considered best practice for secure remote access for years. SSL-VPN stands for Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network. It creates an encrypted tunnel that allows remote users […]

Time to Replace SSL-VPN with Next-Gen Remote Access

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Merrick Sloss

Remote access technology is under attack. Cybercriminals are successfully breaching organizations through their SSL-VPN systems, even those with the latest patches and multi-factor authentication enabled. SSL-VPN is widely used to let employees work from home and allow vendors to connect to company systems. While it has served organizations well for years, recent security incidents have confirmed what IT professionals have been planning for: the transition to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Key Takeaways SSL-VPN technology has fundamental security problems that cannot be fixed. Industry reports document attacks that successfully breached organizations with fully updated systems and multi-factor authentication. Patches and […]

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