October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but cybersecurity awareness cannot be limited to one month a year. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to get inside of your business. Phishing emails arrive year-round. Passwords are stolen year-round. Software vulnerabilities are exploited year-round. And with AI making it easier to create convincing messages, imitate trusted people, and […]
When people think about IT infrastructure, they usually focus on servers, cybersecurity, or network performance. But sometimes, one of the most overlooked aspects of a reliable IT environment is something much simpler: cable management. Recently, BEI worked with a client whose network rack had become difficult to maintain after years of growth and technology upgrades. […]
Imagine having a reliable assistant available whenever you open Microsoft 365. Someone who can help draft emails, summarize meetings, organize tasks, find information, and even help you brainstorm ideas. That’s exactly how many professionals are starting to use the Microsoft Copilot pane. While some people think of Copilot as just another AI chatbot, the real […]
Most businesses don’t think much about email until it stops working. It’s always there. Messages arrive, approvals get sent, invoices get paid, customer questions get answered, and projects keep moving. But what if your email system suddenly went offline for an entire day? No Outlook. No Microsoft 365 email. No notifications. No vendor communications. No […]
Your password says a lot more about you than you might think. It’s often the first line of defense between your business and cybercriminals. Yet many people still choose passwords based on convenience, favorite sports teams, pets, birthdays, or keyboard patterns they’ve been using for years. The good news? Your password habits can reveal where […]
When something goes wrong with a computer, one of the first things an IT professional will ask is, “Have you tried restarting it?” While it may sound like a cliché, there is a very good reason for that question. A simple weekly reboot can improve performance, help complete important updates, and prevent many common technology […]
Most people don’t think much about their computer until something goes wrong. A slow login, missing updates, or an unexpected issue can quickly disrupt the workday. The good news is that keeping your computer healthy doesn’t require technical expertise or a complicated checklist. In fact, three simple habits can go a long way toward improving […]
AI has quickly become a regular part of the workday. Employees are using tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants to draft emails, summarize documents, brainstorm ideas, and streamline repetitive tasks. The productivity benefits are undeniable, but they also introduce a new cybersecurity concern that many organizations are only beginning to address. The […]
AI is really the talk of the town and is quickly becoming part of everyday business operations. Employees are using AI tools to draft emails, summarize meetings, analyze data, create content, and automate repetitive tasks. The productivity benefits are real—but so are the risks. Many organizations are rushing to embrace AI without establishing clear guidelines […]
Every summer, businesses bring on interns, seasonal employees, and temporary staff to help manage workloads, support special projects, and fill staffing gaps while full-time employees take vacations. These team members can add tremendous value and bring fresh perspectives. However, they can also introduce cybersecurity risks that many organizations overlook. The reality is that cybersecurity threats […]