The Seashore IT Blog
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EDR vs. Antivirus: Why We Deploy Malwarebytes on Every Client Device
Traditional antivirus
Google Workspace Administration: Security Settings Your Business Needs Configured
Google Workspace
A San Francisco Law Firm’s Guide to Choosing the Right MSP
For law firms in San Francisco, choosing an IT provider isn’t just about keeping computers running – it’s about protecting client confidentiality, maintaining ethical obligations,
Staying Secure: Why Cybersecurity is Critical for Insurance Agencies in 2026
Insurance agencies sit on a goldmine of personal data – Social Security numbers, health records, financial histories, claims details, driver’s license numbers. This makes them
Unlocking Oakland’s Best Startup Resources: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Oakland has become one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic startup ecosystems. Lower rents than San Francisco, a diverse talent pool, strong community networks, and
Security Awareness Training: Why Your Team Is Your Biggest Vulnerability (And How to Fix It)
Your security tools can be perfect – EDR on every machine, firewalls properly configured, email filtering tuned. But if someone on your team clicks a
Rolling Out MFA to a Team That Has Never Had It: Our Approach
Multi-factor authentication prevents 99.9% of account compromise attacks (Microsoft’s data, not ours). It’s the single most impactful security control you can deploy. Yet most small
BYOD and Mobile Device Management: Securing Company Data on Personal Devices
Your employees use their personal phones for work email. Maybe personal laptops too. That means company data – client information, emails, files, credentials – lives
The Startup Founder’s Guide to Choosing the Right IT Partner
As a startup founder, you’re juggling a multitude of responsibilities – building a product, attracting customers, managing finances, and growing your team. One of the
Why Data Breaches Are Raising the Bar for MSPs on Data Privacy
Data breaches aren’t just a big business problem anymore. From small startups to growing mid-size companies, no one is immune – and cybercriminals know it.
How to Spot Phishing Emails and Protect Your Business
Phishing is the #1 way attackers get into small business systems. Not sophisticated hacking – just a convincing email that tricks someone into clicking a