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3 Hidden Costs of the Server Closet Model (and How to Escape Them)

For years, SMBs have been trapped by the unpredictable costs, constant maintenance, and catastrophic risks of server closet hardware. But the game has changed. Modern IT isn’t about owning a blinking box in a closet; it’s about leveraging the cloud to drive growth. Discover the five essential keys to transforming your IT from a cost center into your greatest competitive advantage, starting with the most important shift: making user identity your new security perimeter.

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Beyond VPNs: The Zero Trust VPN Replacement Built for Today’s Work

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If you’re still using a traditional VPN to secure remote access, you’re not alone. But you’re also not as secure, efficient, and happy as you could be either. VPNs were designed for a different era—an era when work happened inside a single office, on one network, behind one firewall. That’s not how business operates anymore.

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Why Forced Password Changes Every 90 Days Are No Longer Best Practice

Identity & Authentication, Zero Trust / Next Perimeter Staff

Password security policies have evolved—but many businesses are still relying on outdated practices like forced password changes every 90 days. These well-intentioned policies can actually lead to weaker passwords, more support requests, and increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. In this post, we’ll explore why frequent password changes are no longer considered best practice, what the latest

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Illustration representing identity management as the foundation of real security for SMBs, emphasizing access control, user verification, and data protection.

Why Identity Management Is the First Step to Real Security for SMBs

Identity & Authentication, Compliance and Risk Management / Next Perimeter Staff

Today’s cybersecurity threats don’t kick down the door. They log in. Stolen credentials, over-permissioned accounts, and forgotten users are now some of the most common causes of data breaches. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Report, over 80% of breaches involved some form of identity compromise. And yet, identity is often treated as a background

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Modern remote access solutions ensuring secure connectivity for today’s distributed workforce, enabling seamless productivity and data protection.

Modern Remote Access: Secure Solutions for Today’s Distributed Workforce

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The way we work has fundamentally changed. Distributed teams, hybrid schedules, and cloud-first strategies are no longer the exception—they’re the norm. In this new era, secure, modern remote access is critical not just for productivity, but for business survival. Yet many organizations still rely on legacy tools like LogMeIn or TeamViewer. While these solutions were

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Why your IT setup is holding you back and how the modern desktop experience improves productivity, security, and remote work efficiency.

Why Your IT Setup is Holding You Back – And How The Modern Desktop Experience Fixes It

Endpoint Management & Optimization, Zero Trust / Next Perimeter Staff

Your IT should support your business, not slow it down. Yet, many organizations face daily frustration due to outdated technology. If your business still relies on VPNs, legacy servers, or manually configured workstations, you are likely facing daily challenges that slow down operations, frustrate employees, and leave security gaps. Many companies struggle with slow device

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Why IT Lifecycle Management is essential for security and efficiency, optimizing hardware, software, and device management while reducing cybersecurity risks.

Why IT Lifecycle Management Is the Hidden Key to Security & Efficiency

Endpoint Management & Optimization, Operational Efficiency / Next Perimeter Staff

Most businesses think of IT in reactive terms. They buy laptops when they break, update software only when it becomes a problem, and scramble to revoke access when an employee leaves. This reactive approach leads to inefficiencies, security risks, and budget uncertainty. But what if IT wasn’t a constant fire drill? What if every device,

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How SOAR Revolutionizes Threat Response for SMBs

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Cybersecurity threats are evolving at a breakneck pace, leaving businesses scrambling to keep up. For SMBs and mid-market companies, this challenge is even more daunting due to limited resources, increasing attack surfaces, and the complexity of managing security operations. Enter SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)—a game-changing solution that automates threat detection and response, enabling

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Why is SIEM Important for SMB Cybersecurity?

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Cybersecurity is no longer just an enterprise problem. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing an increasing number of cyberattacks, with cybercriminals targeting their networks, cloud applications, and user identities. Unfortunately, many SMBs rely on outdated or fragmented security tools that leave dangerous gaps in their defenses. Enter SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)—the backbone

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The future of cybersecurity for SMBs: Why MXDR is essential for advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and proactive cyber defense.

The Future of Cybersecurity: Why SMBs Need MXDR Now

Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Threat Detection and Response / Next Perimeter Staff

Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for businesses of all sizes. With the rise of hybrid work, cloud adoption, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the challenge for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) is clear: how do you protect your organization without overwhelming your IT team or breaking the budget? The answer is Managed

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