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Bevlin has been serving the Boston area since 2006, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Beyond the Doorbell: The Invisible Data Ring Cameras Collect

Beyond the Doorbell: The Invisible Data Ring Cameras Collect

When it comes to technology, there is a constant friction between convenience and security. No consumer device illustrates this tension better than the Ring doorbell. To most, it is a tool to catch porch pirates; to IT professionals, it is a persistent IoT sensor with a direct, unencrypted line into one of the world’s most massive cloud ecosystems.

The real controversy isn't about filming a sidewalk; it’s the transparency gap between what is being captured and what the company openly admits to. Most users believe they are buying a digital peephole, but the reality of how Amazon captures, processes, and utilizes that data is far more complex.

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3 Reasons You Should Phish Your Own Team

3 Reasons You Should Phish Your Own Team

Do you know which of your employees is your weakest security link? It doesn’t take much to break into an employee’s email, and from there, the rest of your infrastructure. All a scammer has to do is convince the right employee to click on a link, download an infected attachment, or hand over their password. Can you honestly say that your team has the knowledge to combat such a profound threat?

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Is Your Front Door Your Biggest Risk? A Guide to Business Physical Security

Is Your Front Door Your Biggest Risk? A Guide to Business Physical Security

You’ve locked down your network with cybersecurity—but what about the risks right outside your door? Physical security breaches are a serious threat to your employees, data, and critical equipment. For any small business owner, addressing this issue isn’t just good practice—it's a necessity for true peace of mind.

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Zero-Day Threats Are a Silent Business Killer. Here’s Why

Zero-Day Threats Are a Silent Business Killer. Here’s Why

Let’s imagine that your business has a hidden back door—one that your building manager doesn’t even know exists—and that door leads straight into the heart of your office. By the time someone finds out that door exists, someone could have snuck in to wreak all kinds of havoc, unbeknownst to you. This is what is known as a zero-day threat; it’s a security vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild, one that was previously unknown to the vendor and unpatched against, and it’s a serious problem for any SMB.

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How an MSP Delivers the 24/7 Proactive Security Your Small Business Needs

How an MSP Delivers the 24/7 Proactive Security Your Small Business Needs

Imagine that your screen flashes a devastating message: your critical data is encrypted, and you face a massive ransom demand. Your operation grinds to a halt. This isn't just an enterprise problem; it's the harsh reality for businesses of all sizes.

Cyber threats don't discriminate. Your small or mid-sized business is a prime target.

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