Entries by Abbie

We Tried 3 Different AIs — Here’s What We Found

AI is everywhere right now and if you’re like most businesses, you’ve probably experimented with at least one tool (or you’re trying to figure out where to start). At BEI, we wanted to move past the hype and test things for ourselves. As an AI-certified team, we’re constantly evaluating new technologies to understand what actually […]

World Password Day: Why Strong Passwords Still Matter in 2026

Every year, World Password Day pops up as a reminder to “change your password.” But in 2026, it’s about more than regular resets, it’s about fixing the habits that attackers rely on every day. Despite better tools, smarter systems, and stronger security options, weak and reused passwords are still one of the easiest ways for […]

HIPAA in a Remote World: What’s Changed Since Work From Anywhere

Remote work didn’t just change where we work, it completely reshaped how healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI). What started as an emergency shift during the pandemic has now become business as usual. But HIPAA didn’t disappear when offices closed. Instead, expectations got tighter. Today, healthcare providers, billing companies, and business associates are expected […]

The Most Expensive Email Your Company Will Ever Receive

It looks normal. It sounds urgent, but not suspicious. And it often comes from someone you know. That’s what makes Business Email Compromise (BEC) one of the most expensive and successful cyber scams targeting businesses today. Unlike flashy ransomware attacks, BEC doesn’t rely on malware or technical wizardry. It relies on trust, timing, and human […]

Is that Microsoft Call Real or a Scam?

Tech support scams have gotten more convincing and one of the most common versions right now involves scammers pretending to help with Microsoft licenses or subscriptions. It usually starts with an unexpected call, email, or pop-up claiming: Your Microsoft license has expired / expiring Your Microsoft 365 subscription is about to be suspended There’s a […]

Insider Threats in a Remote Work World

Remote work is here to stay and while it brings flexibility and productivity, it also changes how cybersecurity risks show up. When employees work from home, coffee shops, or shared workspaces, the perimeter around your business looks very different than it did in a traditional office. One of the biggest shifts? Insider threats. Not the […]

April Showers Bring Suspicious Attachments

Spring is in the air, so are emails that bring suspicious attachments! Flowers are blooming, inboxes are filling… and unfortunately, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the season too. Just like April showers, suspicious email attachments tend to show up when you least expect them. These messages often look harmless on the surface such as an […]

Moving Offices? Why a Cabling Site Survey Should Be Step One

Moving into a new office is exciting but it’s also one of the easiest times for IT issues to surface, that’s why cabling is so important. Dead zones. Not enough network drops. Cabling pathways that looked fine on paper but don’t work in the real world. Before desks are placed, walls are closed up, or […]

Stop Phishing at the Roots

Just like weeds in a garden, phishing emails start small but if they’re ignored, they can quickly spread and cause serious damage. One click is often all it takes for cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive information, credentials, or systems. The good news? With the right awareness, phishing attempts are easy to spot and even […]