Cybersecurity Blog

If you have started shopping for outside IT help, you have probably run into two acronyms that look almost identical: MSP and MSSP. One letter apart, and a lot of providers use them loosely, so it is easy to assume they are the same thing. They are not. The difference comes down to one word, security, and getting it wrong leaves a gap that is expensive to discover the hard way. →

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are the two platforms that run most of the business world, and both are very good. The honest truth is that there is no single winner. There is only the right fit for how your business actually works. The goal of this guide is to help you make that call with clear eyes, using 2026 pricing and features, not marketing copy. →

Microsoft keeps the service running. Protecting the data inside it is your job. If a file gets deleted, an account gets compromised, or ransomware encrypts a shared drive, Microsoft is not going to hand you a clean copy from last Tuesday. Here is why, and what to do about it. →

If your business is still running Windows 10 on even a handful of machines, the clock is louder than you think. Standard support ended on October 14, 2025. The paid Extended Security Updates program that has been keeping those machines patched since then stops on October 13, 2026. After that date, a new vulnerability in Windows 10 stays open forever. →

Copilot does not break any rules to see your data. It plays by the exact access rules you already have in place. The problem is that almost nobody's access rules are as tight as they think. Turn Copilot loose on a messy SharePoint environment and it will happily find every file your team forgot it overshared. →

On July 1, 2026, Microsoft is changing the price and packaging of most commercial Microsoft 365 plans. If your business runs on Microsoft 365, and most small and midsize companies do, this hits your next renewal. The change is worldwide, it is already confirmed, and the window to plan around it is short. →

Real 2026 pricing for managed IT services in Los Angeles: per-user costs, what drives price up or down, and the questions that expose hidden fees. →

CyberDuo is entering a new chapter as a California-focused cybersecurity and managed IT services provider. With service locations across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco/Bay Area, CyberDuo is aligning its people, processes, cybersecurity expertise, and IT operations around the regions where California businesses need the most responsive technology support. →

This is one of the most common Microsoft licensing questions for small businesses: should you buy Microsoft 365 Business Basic or just go with Exchange Online Plan 1? →

If you are comparing Microsoft Exchange Online Plan 1 vs Plan 2, the decision usually comes down to four things: mailbox size, archive size, compliance features, and budget. →

Choosing between Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 E3 is not really about Word, Excel, or Teams. Both suites cover the core productivity stack. →

Learn how to reduce phishing risk with a layered approach: stronger login security, email protection, employee training, and simple processes that stop scams fast. →

If you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you’ll need to get certified to win or keep DoD contracts. →

We are proud to announce that CyberDuo has been recognized as a Top Managed Services Provider by Clutch.co, a leading B2B ratings and reviews platform. →

CyberDuo has completed a SOC 2 Type II examination and received an independent attestation report from KirkpatrickPrice, reinforcing our commitment to verified cybersecurity controls and client trust. →

Free 2026 SMB cyber risk self‑assessment: 25 yes/no questions across MFA, backups, patching, vendors, and incident response. Miss 3+? Get a pro review. →

Default Microsoft 365 settings won’t stop modern BEC wire fraud. Use these 5 configurations: block legacy auth, Conditional Access, “impossible travel” alerts, stop forwarding, lock down OAuth. →

A no-fluff small business cybersecurity guide for 2026: MFA, patching, backups, email security, EDR, and an incident plan—plus a 30‑day rollout. →

Renewal denied? Use this 2026 cyber insurance checklist: MFA everywhere, EDR coverage, backup proof, and an incident response plan—plus a 30‑day sprint. →

Run a practical 2026 remote work security audit: identity, devices, VPN/remote access tools, cloud data, monitoring, and vendor risk—plus quick fixes. →