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The Hidden Cost of Context Switching in the Age of AI

As AI tools accelerate the pace of work, employees are juggling more tasks than ever—leading to constant context switching, burnout, and increased cyber risk. Learn...

By: Zach Morrison
June 3, 2026

From Risk to Adoption: Why AI Success Starts with Leadership

AI adoption is accelerating across every industry, but many organizations still lack the training, governance, and leadership needed to use it effectively. Learn why AI...

By: Zach Morrison
May 27, 2026

Breach Secure Now Brings Security Training Data into ScalePad Lifecycle Manager

Breach Secure Now’s integration with ScalePad Lifecycle Manager gives MSPs greater visibility into client security training data, phishing performance, and employee risk trends. By connecting...

By: Zach Morrison
May 20, 2026

AI-Assisted Phishing Is Changing the Game, and Traditional Awareness Training Isn’t Enough

Generative AI is reshaping the phishing landscape, making attacks more polished, personalized, and difficult to detect. As AI-assisted phishing campaigns achieve dramatically higher click rates,...

By: Zach Morrison
May 14, 2026

Make Time for Cybersecurity

This isn’t something you can pencil in and get to when you have time, cyber maintenance has to be something you commit to. We all...

By: Art Gross
July 17, 2019

Here’s a Tip: Get a Head Start Before the Competition

Tip-Off You know how certain people seemed to have a way of predicting the future? They were ahead of the curve if you want to...

By: Art Gross
July 12, 2019

Think Global, Act Local

When Global News Hits Home When you hear and watch news headlines, you can often tune out. It’s not happening here; it’s not affecting you...

By: Art Gross
June 25, 2019

The Future Is Here

Sunday funnies Remember the Jetsons? Robots that cleaned, food choices you tapped into a computer for preparation…moving sidewalks? Flying cars aside, we aren’t too far...

By: Art Gross
June 21, 2019

Casting a Wide Net

In business, if you can cast a bigger net to reach a larger audience, it’s considered a good idea – a win. Unfortunately, hackers are...

By: Art Gross
June 11, 2019

Addressing the Vertical – Cybersecurity in All Directions

And So, It Grows First, it was a widespread, if not generic, notion – you need to protect your personal information. Then we began to...

By: Art Gross
June 5, 2019

Ransomware Attacks up 105% in Q1 of 2019

Ransomware Is Not Randomware Gone are the days where you “might know” someone who has, or will, come under attack to a ransomware attack. The...

By: Art Gross
May 29, 2019

How AI Awareness Training Leads to Better AI Readiness for All

Security Awareness Training (SAT) gave MSPs a way to introduce cybersecurity without needing to be security experts. It was simple, valuable, and easy to explain....

By: Art Gross
August 12, 2025

From Microsoft 365 to AI: Using What You Know to Guide Clients

The Microsoft 365 analogy that makes AI adoption finally make sense. Many MSPs tell me: "I don't feel ready to talk AI with clients. I'm...

By: Art Gross
August 7, 2025

The ‘AI Intern’ Mindset: Helping Your Clients Adopt AI Effectively

Want to know the simplest way to explain AI to your clients? Stop talking about "generative AI" or "large language models." Instead, say this: "Think...

By: Art Gross
July 31, 2025

Boost ROI and Safety With Cybersecurity Training for Employees

You already play a key role in helping your clients work smarter, stay secure, and grow stronger. They rely on your expertise to guide their...

By: Nicole Kurtz
July 23, 2025

It’s Not the Tools, It’s Training That Sets MSPs Apart

Discover why leading MSPs focus less on adding tools—and more on training. Learn how ongoing education in cybersecurity, AI, and productivity helps clients get more...

By: Nicole Kurtz
July 18, 2025

Helping Clients See Real Results from AI Investments

Help clients use AI the right way. Learn how MSPs can guide smart adoption, avoid risks, and unlock real ROI through meaningful conversations....

By: Nicole Kurtz
July 11, 2025

Teach Clients to Think of AI Like an Intern

AI has quickly become one of the most exciting tools in the modern workplace. It's helping people save time, brainstorm better ideas, and eliminate repetitive...

By: Nicole Kurtz
July 1, 2025

Lead the AI Talk With a Generative AI Certification for MSPs

AI adoption is happening—are you leading the conversation? Learn how BSN’s AI Certification helps MSPs stand out and guide clients with confidence....

By: Art Gross
June 26, 2025

Employees: The #1 Cause of Data Breaches

As the multi-billion-dollar industry of cybercrime continues to thrive, employees remain the number one cause of cyber attacks. Despite cybercriminals relentlessly targeting and attacking organizations...

By: Art Gross
October 11, 2018

Breached Records to Skyrocket with SMBs as the Biggest Targets

A lot can happen in 5 years, and unfortunately, not always for the better. According to a recent report by Juniper Research, Cybercrime & the...

By: Art Gross
September 17, 2018

Phone-Based 2FA: Not so Secure After All

In a time where data breaches have become the norm, there is no such thing as exercising too much caution when it comes to protecting...

By: Art Gross
August 3, 2018

Exactis Database Leaks 340 Million Records of Personal Data

There is a good chance you’ve never heard of the major marketing and data aggregation company Exactis, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know you....

By: Art Gross
July 30, 2018

Fighting Costly Threats with Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Cybercrime causes $450B in damage annually. View our infographic to see the scale of the threat and why data breach prevention is vital for every...

By: Art Gross
February 20, 2018

Study finds that 30% of SMEs lack an incident response plan

Cybersecurity issues have become very prevalent in the modern era, making headlines with their disasters and fines associated with them. While it may seem obvious...

By: Art Gross
August 24, 2017

Article: What Happens When Your Small Business Is Hacked

By: Art Gross
August 14, 2017

Ransomware Protection for SMBs

Ransomware, a popular form of a cyber-attack usually involves criminals tricking their victims into installing malware. The malware causes serious issues for its victims by...

By: Art Gross
May 18, 2017

We Don’t Negotiate

The United States government has been known to take a stand of ‘we don’t negotiate with terrorists’ when it comes to discussions of ransom. Whether...

By: Art Gross
October 12, 2020

It Was to Be Expected

We knew that any type of newsworthy topic was going to give cybercriminals so much opportunity - and COVID-19 gave them so much bang for...

By: Art Gross
September 21, 2020

Dark Economy

“This pandemic is great for my business!” said very few people. Unless you’re a hacker. And then it’s likely that business is booming. We don’t...

By: Art Gross
August 17, 2020

Scare Tactics

It should hardly come as a surprise to anyone that cybercriminal activity has surged in 2020. By May of this year, the number of reported...

By: Art Gross
July 27, 2020

Small Business, Big Risk

There is no way to emphasize enough, just how important it is for small businesses to be prepared for a cyberattack. But according to a...

By: Art Gross
June 29, 2020

Double Rewards – The Rise in Ransom Payments

The rate at which data breaches are occurring is on the rise, this we know. But another corresponding rate on the rise is the dollar...

By: Art Gross
February 7, 2020

Ransomware Attacks up 105% in Q1 of 2019

Ransomware Is Not Randomware Gone are the days where you “might know” someone who has, or will, come under attack to a ransomware attack. The...

By: Art Gross
May 29, 2019

City Takeovers with RobbinHood Ransomware

RobbinHood – the Not so Heroic New Outlaw Stealing from the rich to give to the poor – in theory, the original Robin Hood had...

By: Art Gross
May 21, 2019

Leading the Future: Why AI in the Workplace Is Essential Now

More than just traditional leadership skills are necessary for businesses to stay ahead of the curve. With the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies,...

By: Art Gross
May 10, 2024

Harnessing AI to Empower Businesses: A Human-Centric Approach

Most of us know how Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as an innovative and promising transformative solution across industries. Yet, amidst the hype and excitement...

By: Art Gross
May 3, 2024

Breach Secure Now Names Dan Cucchi as Vice President of Sales

Breach Secure Now, the channel leader in providing cybersecurity and productivity training and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Cucchi as its...

By: Art Gross
April 26, 2024

MSPs Encouraged to Embrace AI

This comes from a recent post "Why I Strongly Believe MSPs Need to Embrace AI — From the Guy Who Has Literally Seen It All"...

By: Art Gross
April 19, 2024

Breach Secure Now Integration with ControlMap

Breach Secure Now is excited to unveil the latest venture with ScalePad...ControlMap integration! Why Integrate with ControlMap? With Breach Secure Now, MSPs can monitor security...

By: Art Gross
April 12, 2024

Breach Secure Now Recognized as Training Leader

Breach Secure Now, a leading cybersecurity training provider, has recently earned recognition as a training leader in the industry. This acknowledgment comes with high praise...

By: Art Gross
April 5, 2024

Streamline Work and Combat Information Overload

At Breach Secure Now, ongoing training is critical to strengthening a business’s cybersecurity posture. Informed employees make better decisions, including being aware of, and keeping...

By: Art Gross
March 29, 2024

Cybersecurity Training in Microsoft 365 & Google

Increase in Impersonation Scams According to recent findings by cybersecurity experts, in 2023 there has been a 53% surge in daily cyber threats that target...

By: Art Gross
March 22, 2024

The Importance of Ongoing Cybersecurity Training

As most of us are aware, and especially in the tech industry, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing...

By: Art Gross
March 17, 2023

Chatbots and Human Error

Businesses face a range of challenges related to data security. The threats are ever-changing and evolving to offset our ability to recognize them easily. With...

By: Art Gross
March 10, 2023

Phishing: Targeted Attacks

The threat of phishing remains prevalent in all aspects of digital life. Both personal and professional. But a recent deep dive by Mandient into the...

By: Art Gross
January 20, 2023

Human Error

Major Impact Earlier this week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a nationwide ground stop of all flights. Approximately 9,000 flights were delayed, and over...

By: Art Gross
January 13, 2023

New Year’s Resolution: Train More

Which resolutions have you set for yourself in 2023? Let me guess: get fit, eat healthily, and hit the gym on a regular basis. These...

By: Art Gross
January 6, 2023

Combat Phishing with Breach Secure Now’s Training Solutions

You are familiar with phishing. You've taught your clients and colleagues to be on alert for fraudulent emails. But are you changing your approach to...

By: Art Gross
December 2, 2022

What is Deepfake

A deepfake is a portmanteau (more on that in a moment) of "deep learning" and "fake". What is a portmanteau? It is when you take...

By: Art Gross
October 26, 2022

MSP the Expert

Small businesses often make the mistake that they have to be cybersecurity experts to have strong security programs in place. Remind them that as their...

By: Art Gross
September 28, 2022

5 AI Risks: Why Your Clients Need an AI Readiness Assessment

Shadow AI is already in your clients’ businesses. 42% of office workers are using AI tools at work, and 1 in 3 keep it secret...

By: Art Gross
September 3, 2025

MSP AI Adoption: You Can’t Sell What You Don’t Use

Many MSPs are rushing to offer AI services to clients while they haven’t implemented AI adoption within their own companies. The reality check: When clients...

By: Art Gross
August 26, 2025

Making AI ROI Measurable: A Practical Approach That Works

Every client asks: "What's the ROI of AI tools?" Fair question. But here’s one back: When did you last calculate the ROI of Excel? Or...

By: Art Gross
August 20, 2025