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.
Small Businesses Are More Likely to Experience a Cyber Attack
There are many reasons hackers see small businesses as easy targets. Unfortunately, they have become prime candidates for bad actors seeking a quick buck. To ensure your business is protected, we'll cover the primary reasons small companies are likely to experience a...
7 Ways to Maximize Cloud Solutions for your Small Business
Cloud computing has become front and center of the global shift to working remotely. From virtual classes to remote collaboration, cloud-powered applications have helped create normalcy throughout the Covid-19 pandemic when face-to-face interaction wasn't possible....
How To Protect Your Online Accounts From Being Breached
Stolen login credentials have reached a high demand on the Dark Web. There's a price you can pay for every account type out there, from online banking to social media accounts—and the price bad actors pay for these accounts tends to be quite affordable. For example, a...
Cybersecurity Training for Employees: How Often Is Enough?
You've completed your phishing training for the year. Your employees have now learned the best ways to spot and respond to phishing emails. You're feeling relatively confident about your company's IT security! That is, until roughly six months later, your business...
5 Steps for Building a Business Continuity Plan
When faced with an unexpected situation, how will your business respond? You'll know exactly what steps to take with a business continuity plan. Leading a small business is a challenging initiative. According to an article published by Entrepreneur, 20% of small...
Improve Your Productivity with A Dual Screen
Have you ever thought about how many tabs and programs you constantly switch between to complete your daily work tasks? If you're like most individuals, it's probably a lot. Most business professionals have 10-20 tabs open at a time and navigate between 5 or more...
Clutch Names Network Computer Pros as a Top IT Services Company in Florida for 2022
For over two decades, Network Computer Pros has provided Florida businesses with intelligent, responsive, and efficient IT services to excel to the next level. This approach has served our clients well over the years and made their voices heard on that subject.We’re...
Business Hurricane Preparedness Essentials
It's that time again… hurricane season. Every year, from early June through late November, Florida businesses face the potential of being hit or impacted by a devastating tropical storm or hurricane. If you've recently discovered a hurricane is headed your way, how...
What Form of MFA Should Your Company Be Using? Most Secure vs. Most Convenient
By utilizing multi-factor authentication or MFA within your organization, you can protect your data, online accounts, and business operations from hackers. One of the best ways to enhance security within your organization.
Why Cyber Liability Insurance Costs Keep Rising — and 6 Smart Ways to Keep Yours Affordable
Cyber Liability Insurance Is Getting More Expensive — Here's Why That Matters You're not alone if you’ve seen your cyber insurance premiums rise over the past few years. Businesses of all sizes — especially those in finance, healthcare, law, and professional services...