Tech Tidbit – Back from the dead Internet Explorer?

“And now for something completely different.” -Monty Python’s Flying Circus If you have been in the industry for a while, you have heard the warning, “Internet Explorer (IE) is dead. It is insecure. It has been retired. You must get off Internet Explorer and onto a more modern and secure browser.

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Tech Tidbit – The Illusion of Logon Pages

“It Got Weird, Didn’t It?” -Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me I just attended the Huntress Security Event in NYC. It was at the Spy Museum on 8th Avenue (a cool place). I returned from that event to the office very afraid for all of us – myself included.

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Tech Tidbit – The endgame plan for Windows 10

“This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end.” -Jim Morrison of The Doors October 14, 2025, marks the end of the line for our tried-and-true, stable, and generally “good enough” Windows 10 OS. Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10 have proven to be very stable OSes that we haven’t had […]

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Key Steps for Developing a Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

There has never been a more important time for a comprehensive cybersecurity implementation plan. Consider this: On average, US schools lose $500K daily to downtime from ransomware attacks, and cybercrime generally keeps rising. With these more prevalent cyber threats, protecting your organization’s sensitive data and IT infrastructure is essential.

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Is Your Firewall Healthy Enough to Protect Your District?

Today’s Internet and network security environment differs greatly from just a few short years ago. As we’ve discussed, legacy tools, basic firewalls, and basic anti-virus/malware are no longer sufficient to keep your network safe. Many districts have implemented next-generation firewalls.

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Tech Tidbit – My Wife Is Mad At Me

I have a confession to make. My wife is mad at me. She insists that I have been negligent about cleaning out the hallway closet. It is small, stuffed, and a mess. She is correct. However, cleaning closets is annoying and tedious, and I always have more important things to do.

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Tech Tidbit – Lifeguards

“I wanna be a lifeguard. I want to guard your life…” -Blotto 1979 Three of my kids are certified lifeguards. Two have the elite Ellis Lifeguard certification that places like Disney and Great Wolf Lodge require, and the third has the standard Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

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Tech Tidbit – It is time to make some noise!

School’s out for the summer. My son graduated high school. The 4th of July is our country’s 247th birthday. It is time to make some noise! Besides the fireworks on the 4th, we must focus on configuring our networks to force attackers to be as noisy as possible.

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