Welcome to The Watchdog
IT & Cybersecurity Insights for Business Leaders
Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay ahead.
The Watchdog is where business owners, office managers, and IT decision-makers turn for practical insight into managing technology, reducing risk, and supporting growth.
At Network Computer Pros, we’ve spent decades helping professional businesses navigate real-world IT challenges — from cybersecurity threats to scaling infrastructure. This is where we share what we see in the field and what actually works.
Whether you’re running a law firm, architecture practice, accounting firm, construction company, or another growing business, these insights are designed to help you make smarter technology decisions.
What You’ll Find Here
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Practical small business cybersecurity strategies
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Compliance guidance for HIPAA and regulated industries
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Remote work and hybrid environment best practices
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Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
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Managed IT strategies that scale with growth
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Lessons learned from real-world IT failures and recoveries
We don’t publish fluff. Just direct, experience-backed guidance from a team that manages business IT environments every day.
Explore the latest posts below.
Protecting What You’ve Built: The Cyber Risks That Come With Success
Introduction You didn’t build your business overnight. It took years of effort, risk, and smart decisions to get where you are today. As your company grows, the focus naturally shifts from survival to stability — protecting your employees, your customers, and...
Growing Past 20 Employees? IT Usually Breaks Here.
Most businesses don’t decide to break their IT. It just happens. This is a common challenge for growing businesses as their IT needs become more complex. We work with companies ranging from 5 to 500 employees, and while every organization is different, there’s a...
Mobile Phone Security for Business Owners: How One Stolen Phone Can Put Your Company at Risk
A stolen phone can expose business email, MFA codes, and client data. Learn how business owners can secure smartphones in under 10 minutes.
The True Cost of a Data Breach: Navigating the Cybersecurity Iceberg
Explore the depths of the hidden and unexpected costs associated with data breaches, including financial, reputational, and operational impacts, and how businesses can effectively mitigate these risks.
Creating an IT Compliance Policy: What Every Business Must Know
Stay Compliant. Stay Protected. Stay in Business. Today’s digital business environment introduces a growing list of security and compliance risks. Without a solid IT compliance policy, your company is vulnerable — and the consequences can include regulatory fines,...
The 5 Bad IT Symptoms Plaguing Your Business
Welcome to the Network Computer Pros technology clinic, where we diagnose and treat the bad IT symptoms slowing down your business. Just as ignoring early health symptoms can lead to severe issues, overlooking signs of inadequate IT support can quietly damage...
IT Consulting: 6 Benefits of a Fixed-Rate Model
IT consulting works best when costs are predictable and support is proactive. A fixed-rate model replaces unpredictable hourly fees with ongoing consulting, monitoring, and optimization delivered for a consistent monthly cost. This guide explains why fixed-rate IT...
Latest LastPass Scam: Everything You Need to Know
Explore the depths of the hidden and unexpected costs associated with data breaches, including financial, reputational, and operational impacts, and how businesses can effectively mitigate these risks.
The Hidden and Unexpected Costs of a Data Breach: Navigating the Cybersecurity Iceberg
Explore the depths of the hidden and unexpected costs associated with data breaches, including financial, reputational, and operational impacts, and how businesses can effectively mitigate these risks.
Navigate the Shifting Sands of Cybersecurity in 2024: Insights from South Florida’s Network Computer Pros
Cybersecurity in 2024 is a dynamic battleground, with new challenges and solutions emerging with every tick of the clock. As we enter 2024, it's more crucial than ever for organizations across all sectors to stay ahead of the curve in safeguarding their digital...