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ZeroHedgeOct 4, 2026

California Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI In Cybersecurity Inquiry

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

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Natural NewsOct 4, 2026

Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 2.76 Million Military, Civilian Personnel

A Department of War personnel database breach exposed sensitive personal information belonging to 2.76 million living U.S. military and civilian personnel, along with 294,000 deceased individuals, a Pentagon official confirmed to Fox News. Unauthorized users accessed unencrypted files containing Social Security numbers and military or civilian employment information between October 2025 and July 2026, according […]

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Hartford CourantOct 4, 2026

CT university partnership in China is U.S. 'security risk'

Moolenaar said the academic partnership is “particularly concerning” because of the role UNH has played in supporting U.S. cybersecurity education

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Spokane Spokesman-ReviewOct 4, 2026

Paul M. Nakasone: More dangerous cyberthreats are coming. That leaves a limited window to respond

During my tenure leading the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, I saw how cyberthreats can endanger the United States. Election interference, ransomware, supply chain attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities in critical software systems all threaten national security. Today, from my perch as a member of the board at OpenAI, I see an even greater risk emerging in cyberspace: artificial intelligence. (The Washington Post has a content partnership with OpenAI.)

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NewsBreakOct 3, 2026

'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises

Eliran Almog, a former Israeli pilot and aviation cybersecurity CEO, explains why FlyDubai flight 1073's emergency landing was nearly impossible.

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Fox NewsOct 3, 2026

FlyDubai expert urges continuous pilot and crew psychological screening

FlyDubai flight 1073's safe landing after a cockpit attack was remarkable, says aviation cybersecurity CEO Eliran Almog, who calls for stronger pilot screening protocols.

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Latest Blog Posts

Structured Cabling

How Much Value Does Structured Cabling Add to a Commercial Building?

Commercial tenants increasingly evaluate a building's network before they sign. Here is how structured cabling, fiber, Wi-Fi, and smart-building connectivity affect the leasing, operating, and long-term value of a commercial property.

August 7, 2026·6 min read
Industry

How Much Should You Raise Your Menu Prices for DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub?

DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub take 15% to 30% of every order. Here is the honest math on how much to raise your delivery menu prices to protect your margin, why a 30% commission needs a 43% markup (not 30%), and the only real way off the commission treadmill.

June 2026·8 min read
Data Privacy

A Private, Compliant Cloud Storage Option for Small Businesses

Most small businesses keep their files on cloud storage that the provider can technically read. Proton Drive for Business takes a different approach. Here is how it works, what the compliance terms mean, and where it fits for an Atlanta small business.

June 2026·6 min read
Cybersecurity

Real Endpoint Security a Small Business Can Actually Run

Most small businesses are stuck choosing between basic antivirus and enterprise security tools that need a full-time team to run. Bitdefender GravityZone sits in between. Here is what it does, in plain language, and how Norvet deploys and manages it for Atlanta SMBs.

June 2026·6 min read
Business Tools

Stop Losing Leads: A CRM That Follows Up For You

Most small businesses lose deals not because the lead was bad, but because nobody followed up. Keap is a CRM that automates the follow-up so leads stop slipping through the cracks. Here is what it does, in plain English, and where it fits for an Atlanta small business.

June 2026·6 min read
Networking

See and Fix Network Problems Before They Take Your Business Offline

When the internet goes down, your registers, phones, and WiFi go with it. Most small businesses have no way to see why. This is how network monitoring works, and why "we watch your network" should mean something specific.

June 2026·6 min read

Tools

Free IT Assessment

Evaluate your current IT environment and identify gaps.

Security Quiz

Score your cybersecurity posture in 2 minutes.

ROI Calculator

See how much managed IT services can save your business.

Bandwidth Calculator

Determine the internet speed your business actually needs.

Check Your Address

Find out which services are available at your address.

Free Downloads

Cybersecurity checklists, budget templates, and comparison guides.

Office Technology Referrals

Get introduced to vetted local copier, print, and document management providers.

Product Safety Recalls

Live CPSC recall feed for retail, grocery, and convenience merchants.

Small Business Funding

Open SBIR/STTR solicitations from SBA for tech-forward small businesses.

Grant-Funded Technology

Won a grant or chasing one? We scope, price, and deliver the technology side. Service landing, not a feed.

Grant Watch

Federal and state grants funding cabling, cybersecurity, fiber, and managed IT. Broader than SBIR/STTR.

Beekeeping Business Plan Template

Free .docx template for farmers building a pollination services operation. Eight grant-ready sections with the Norvet MSP technology partnership built in.

Georgia Small Business Resource Hub

Searchable directory of GA chambers, SBDCs, SCORE, APEX Accelerators, certifying partners, and funding resources.

DeKalb County Technology Readiness

Get DeKalb small businesses technology-ready: cabling, connectivity, phone, cybersecurity, payment/POS, and website/CRM support.

GA Technology Readiness Checklist

Free downloadable checklist: self-assess cabling, internet, phones, cybersecurity, payments, website/CRM, and vendor readiness.

What Is a Payment Terminal?

Plain-language guide: credit card machines, card readers, and payment terminals explained, plus how they differ from a POS.

High-Risk Merchant Accounts, Explained

What makes a business high risk, what underwriting and reserves mean, and how to get approved to accept cards.

What Is Payment Processing?

How a card payment moves from tap to deposit, what a merchant account is, and why it matters for your business.

What Is Fiber Internet?

Fiber vs cable and DSL, why symmetric speed matters for business, and how to check what is available at your address.

What Is Structured Cabling?

What structured cabling is, what Cat6 and Cat6A mean, and what a clean, documented install includes.

Choosing a Cabling & Managed IT Provider

A vendor-neutral buyer’s guide: an 8-point framework, the questions to ask, red flags, how pricing works, and how to switch without downtime.

Credit Card Processing Fees, Explained

What interchange, assessments, and markup really are, the pricing models, and how to compare two quotes on effective rate.

Surcharge vs Cash Discount

Two ways to pass card fees along, how they differ, the rules to know, and how to choose the right one for your business.

Best Credit Card Machine for Small Business

Countertop, mobile, tap-to-pay, or virtual: how to pick the right machine for how you actually take payment.

Paid Federal Cyber Apprenticeship

Plain-language guide to the U.S. Department of War Cyber Apprenticeship Program: a 12-month paid path into a cybersecurity career. Applications open June 2026.

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