SMB Technologies, Inc.

06/13/2026

Summer is when things heat up.

More customers. More demand. More moving parts.

For a lot of businesses, that’s when things start to feel overwhelming.

Systems slow down. Issues pile up. Your team feels the pressure.

That’s not how it’s supposed to work.

The right technology should keep everything running cool, even when demand is at its highest.

Because more demand should mean more opportunity, not more problems.

💡 If your systems can’t keep up, let’s fix that. Call us at (503) 895-9793 to get started.

06/11/2026

…it’s your people.

Not because they’re careless, but because they’re human.

One click on the wrong link, one reused password, one quick download without thinking is all it takes.

Most security breaches don’t happen because of bad technology. They happen because employees aren’t trained or protected properly.

The good news? This is one of the easiest risks to fix. A few simple safeguards can make a big difference.

👉 Want us to take a look at your setup? Comment “SECURITY” below and we’ll reach out.

06/09/2026

SMB Cybersecurity Tip: The #1 threat to your security is…

YOU! And your employees. Like it or not, human beings are our own worst enemies online, inviting hackers, viruses, data breaches, data loss, etc., through the seemingly innocent actions taken every day online. In most cases, this is done without malicious intent – but if you as a manager or owner aren’t monitoring what websites your employees are visiting, what files they’re sending and receiving, and even what they’re posting in company e-mail, you could be opening yourself up to a world of hurt.

That’s because employees’ actions can subject the company they work for to monetary loss, civil lawsuits, data theft and even criminal charges if they involve disclosure of confidential client/patient information.

Two things you can do: One, create an acceptable use policy (AUP) to outline what employees can and cannot do with work devices, e-mail, data and Internet. That way they know how to play safe. Second, implement ongoing training (like these tips!) to keep security top of mind. We can also run phishing security tests and score your employees. That will truly show if they know how to spot a suspicious e-mail and will make them realize how easy it is to be duped.

If you need help with setting up an AUP or employee training, give us a call at: 503-895-9793

Have questions about cybersecurity or some other IT-related issues? Access my calendar here to book a quick, 10 to 15-minute call.

Ron Rothstein
President/ Founder
SMB Technologies
[email protected]
(503) 895-9793 - Work
https://bit.ly/491Fetu

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06/09/2026

June brings the longest day of the year—more daylight, more time to work. Somehow, it still isn’t enough.

You start with a plan. Then the small stuff creeps in.

Slow logins. Files that won’t load. “Quick fixes” that aren’t quick.

By the end of the day, you’ve been busy but never ahead.

That’s not a time problem. It’s all the small interruptions adding up.

🕑 Get the full breakdown (and learn how to fix it) in this week’s blog: https://bit.ly/4x9ueVh

06/09/2026

SMB Technologies Cybersecurity Tip: How to let visitors use your WiFi safely

If you have people who visit your office or home, make sure you have a guest WiFi access for them that is separated from your main WiFi access.

If you give guests your primary WiFi access, you’re practically opening the door for anyone to come in and steal data, infect your network and ransom you. After all, you don’t know if your guests’ PCs or device are secure!

Your guests’ access needs to be completely isolated and segregated from your private network and each other (something we can do for you). Your guests should not be able to reach your internal computer network, credit card terminals or other network-connected devices.

Don’t know how to enable guest WiFi access? Give us a call at 503-895-9793 and we’ll help you out.

Have questions about cybersecurity or some other IT-related issues? Access our calendar at http://www.smbtechnologies.com?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com at the top of the homepage to book a quick, 10-minute call.

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06/06/2026

Vacation should mean unplugging. Not checking emails, monitoring systems, or wondering if everything is running smoothly back at the office.

But for many business owners, “out of office” doesn’t usually feel like time off.

There’s always that question in the back of your mind: Is everything still working the way it should?

With the right systems and support in place, your business should continue to run securely and efficiently, no matter where you are.

Because real peace of mind means being able to step away without second-guessing what’s happening behind the scenes.

Drop the “🏝” emoji below if you’re ready for true time off.

06/04/2026

June is Internet Safety Month and here’s the truth most businesses don’t realize:

You don’t need a sophisticated hacker targeting your business to be at risk.

You just need one employee reusing a password.

That’s all it takes to expose your entire network, your data, and your clients.

The scary part? Most businesses have no idea where they’re vulnerable until it’s too late.

The good news: it’s fixable.

A quick security check can uncover the gaps and help you lock things down before they become a problem.

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06/02/2026

SMB Technologies Cybersecurity Tip: If you installed it, you must update it!

Hackers love users who ignore software updates! Once vulnerabilities are announced, they exploit those who haven’t patched their systems.

Critical software needs immediate updates:

- Operating systems
- Business applications
- Security tools
- Mobile apps
- Browser extensions
- Modern approach:
- Enable automatic updates
- Schedule monthly reviews
- Track update compliance
- Test critical updates
- Plan update windows

Warning: Delayed updates led to 60% of breaches in recent years!

Let us manage your updates automatically. Access my calendar here: https://bit.ly/4jsUvr7 to book a quick, 10 to 15-minute call.

Ron Rothstein
President/ Founder
SMB Technologies
[email protected]
(503) 895-9793 - Work
https://bit.ly/491Fetu

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06/02/2026

School’s out!

Kids are home.
People are in and out of the office.
There are more interruptions throughout the day.

Instead of sitting down and working straight through, you’re handling things in between everything else.

An email comes in.
It looks normal.
You take care of it and move on.

No red flags. No second thought.

But this time of year, that’s often how security issues start.

When routines change and attention is split, it’s easier for the wrong thing to slip through.

👉 We explain what to watch for in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3PBUYg5

06/02/2026