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Latest IT & Cybersecurity News

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Business InsiderSep 14, 2026

Cybersecurity Stocks Surge on Mounting AI Doomsday Fears

Markets have been jolted by the abrupt vibe shift in the AI story, but cybersecurity stocks are one corner of tech getting a boost from doomsday fears.

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International Business TimesSep 14, 2026

The World's Biggest AI Companies Were Racing To Build Faster. Now Their CEOs Are Hitting The Brakes.

Increasingly capable AI systems have intensified concerns over cybersecurity, alignment and the ability to keep advanced models under human control.

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CNBCSep 14, 2026

AI models ‘most potent cyber weapon’ ever created: Cohere CEO

Cybersecurity concerns are feeding a broader AI safety debate, with industry leaders calling for measures to slow frontier AI development.

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EUROPE SAYSSep 14, 2026

Revolut blames ‘sophisticated impersonation scam’ for customer data breach - The Irish Times

Fintech firm Revolut has said a “sophisticated external impersonation scam” was behind a data breach that involved the company releasing sensitive information

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LawfareSep 14, 2026

America's Drivers Licence Breach is a National Security Disaster

The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare.

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The VergeSep 13, 2026

The NSA is reorganizing with an increased focus on AI, China, and cybersecurity.

According to The Washington Post, the spy agency is set to undergo its largest restructuring in over a decade. Army general and NSA director Joshua M. Rudd is leading the effort. According to the Post: > Rudd’s initiative calls for the creation at NSA’s Fort Meade, Maryland, headquarters of five new organizations inside the agency, in artificial intelligence, China, cybersecurity, combat support or warfighting, and global intelligence. Each will be led by a newly elevated “mission director” … [Link: National Security Agency launches historic restructuring | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/09/13/national-security-agency-launches-historic-restructuring/ | The Washington Post]

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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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