BEI Monthly Newsletter – February: Love in the Cloud
February is all about love and at BEI, we believe there’s nothing more important than protecting what matters most: your data, your people, and your productivity.
We’re highlighting simple ways to strengthen your relationship with technology. Here’s what we’re covering this month:
- Featured Blog: Fall in Love with a Secure Inbox
- Valentine’s Tech Tips & Tricks
- Important Note: Payment
- 2026 Cybersecurity Training Reminder
- What’s New in Microsoft
- Cybersecurity Corner: Valentine’s Scam to Look Out For
💬 We’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a question you want answered, feel free to suggest it. This newsletter is for you—and your input helps us make it even better.
Featured Blog: Fall in Love with a Secure Inbox: How Email Security Protects What Matters Most
Why Strong Security Is the Ultimate Act of Self‑Care
Email is at the heart of nearly every business relationship — but it’s also the number one entry point for cyber threats. From phishing and spoofed invoices to malicious attachments and account takeovers, a single unsafe email can compromise an entire organization.
This month’s blog explores how modern email security goes beyond spam filtering to safeguard your people, data, and reputation. Learn how layered protections, user awareness, and proactive monitoring work together to keep inboxes secure — and why loving your inbox means protecting it.
💡 Takeaway: A secure inbox doesn’t just stop threats — it protects trust, productivity, and peace of mind.
Valentine’s Tech Tips & Tricks
This Valentine’s Day, show your technology a little love. 💖 Small habits can make a big difference when it comes to keeping your devices secure, your data protected, and your workday running smoothly. These quick, practical tech tips are designed to help you strengthen security without slowing you down because a healthy relationship with your tech starts with smart choices.
Clean up saved passwords
Remove old or reused credentials and switch to a password manager for stronger, unique passwords.
Turn on MDA everywhere you can
Multi‑factor authentication is still one of the best defenses against account compromise.
Lock your devices
Set short auto‑lock timers on phones and laptops — even at home.
❗Important Note❗
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve security and efficiency, we’re encouraging a shift away from live paper checks and toward electronic payment methods whenever possible. Paper checks introduce higher risk for fraud, loss, and delays, while electronic payments offer stronger protections, better tracking, and faster processing.
Please help support this initiative by reducing the use of live checks and promoting secure electronic payment options across your teams.
If you have any questions about the payment portal, please reach out to your account manager.
2026 Cybersecurity Training Reminder
Your 2026 Annual Cybersecurity Training is live in your cybersecurity training portal.
Please be sure to complete your training and encourage your team to do the same. From phishing awareness to policy updates, this annual refresher strengthens your organization’s security culture and helps everyone stay informed, confident, and secure.
If you’d like to talk more about training content, auditing new users, or best practices for rollout, we’re always happy to help.
What’s New in Microsoft?
OneNote: Improved proofing language control
OneNote now applies your chosen proofing language more consistently, so you don’t have to reset it for every paragraph when writing in multiple languages.
Excel: Local file support for Copilot Chat
Added support for Copilot Chat in Excel workbooks stored on your device, giving you the flexibility to query Copilot Chat no matter where your files are located.
Ongoing Copilot and AI improvements with stronger data protections
Cybersecurity Corner: Valentine’s Scams to Watch
Cybercriminals love February just as much as we do — and romance‑themed scams are on the rise.
🚨 Common Valentine’s scams include:
- Fake dating profiles asking for money or gift cards
- “Wrong number” texts that turn into conversations
- AI‑generated photos or voices to build trust
- Delivery notifications for gifts you never ordered
💡 If it feels rushed, emotional, or secretive — pause and verify.
When in doubt, report suspicious messages to IT.
🛠 We’re Always Here for You
If you’re experiencing any IT issues—big or small—and if you are looking for an MSP in the D.C. Metro Area, don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether it’s a quick fix, a system concern, or just a question about best practices, our team is ready to help.
📧 Email us anytime at sales@beinetworks.com
📞 Or give us a call at your usual support number 703.528.8300
Your uptime, security, and peace of mind are our top priorities. Let us know how we can support you today.
