Antivirus is not enough: what managed EDR does
Antivirus looks for files it already knows are bad. EDR watches what programs do, isolates a device when something looks wrong, and pages a person.
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A year-end reading list from ALCO
ALCO’s year-end reading list collects practical guidance for the systems small teams depend on.
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Check one shared folder for stale access
Review direct access, groups, and sharing links in a single pass.
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Run a first-day IT check before a new hire starts
Use one real work task to check accounts, devices, and access before the first morning.
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Google rolls out a Chrome desktop security update
The November 9 Stable release includes nine security fixes and is rolling out in stages.
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Make a renewal list you can hand off
Put the owner and renewal status of your website domain, certificates and hosting in one place.
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Microsoft revises the SMTP AUTH timeline
Microsoft’s revised Exchange Online timeline keeps Basic authentication behavior unchanged through December 2026.
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Google adds Gemini response analysis to Forms
Google’s November 5 announcement describes a phased rollout for eligible accounts.
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