Piedmont Triad IT

7 articles tagged "Piedmont Triad IT" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on Piedmont Triad IT. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Jalisco & OmegaLord MFA Bypass: NC SMB Identity Defense

Jalisco and OmegaLord phishing kits bypass Microsoft 365 MFA. Learn how NC businesses stop them with passkeys. Call Preferred Data at (336) 886-3282.

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Windows Secure Boot Expires June 2026: NC SMB Action Plan

Microsoft's 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire June 24-26, 2026. Every Windows PC built since 2012 needs the 2023 CA update now. Call (336) 886-3282.

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AI Phishing Drives 73% of SMB Breaches: NC Guide 2026

AI phishing drives 73% of SMB breaches and 88% of small business ransomware. Learn how NC businesses defend against AI-powered attacks in 2026.

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Cloud Migration ROI for NC Small Businesses: 2026 Playbook

63% of SMB workloads now run in the cloud and cost savings reach 20-30% in year one. Learn the 2026 ROI math and migration playbook for NC businesses.

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20 State Privacy Laws in Effect: NC SMB Guide 2026

Three new state privacy laws took effect January 2026, bringing the total to 20. Learn what NC small businesses must do to comply and avoid fines.

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29% of Breaches Start With a Vendor: NC SMB 2026 Guide

Third-party data breaches drive 29% of incidents and increasingly hit small businesses through their vendors. NC SMB supply chain defense guide 2026.

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2026 Cyber Insurance Hikes 15-20%: NC Small Business Survival Guide

Cyber insurance premiums up 15-20% in 2026. NC small businesses face MFA, EDR, and backup mandates. Get compliant. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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