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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: 30-Day Plans to Build a Cyber-Strong Organization
From “I’m Too Small to Be a Target” to Cyber-Strong When I started working with Decypher a little over a…

Back-to-School Internet Safety: Protecting Kids from Online Risks
If there’s one time of year that pushes parents through a whirlwind of emotions, it’s back-to-school. My daughters are 23…

Beyond the Firewall: Cyber-Physical Security for Family Offices
Blending Brick and ByteWesley LePatner was a rare figure in private markets—one of the few women to ascend to the…

Audrey Burgio Named Among Colorado’s Top Women
Audrey Burgio joined Decypher Technologies in 2014 as a project coordinator and quickly became an essential leader in the company’s growth. Originally…

From Private Jet to Private Network: Cybersecurity While Traveling for Family Offices
You’re strapped into your Gulfstream, passports, and smartphones in hand, bound for Cabo San Lucas—your personal sanctuary. The sea breeze and…

Cybersecurity Compliance for U.S. Manufacturers in 2025
In 2025, manufacturing cybersecurity compliance isn’t paperwork—it’s your insurance policy against production halts and audit failures.Midnight on the Production Line It’s…

Smart Devices, Real Exposure: What Every Family Office Should Know About Estate Infrastructure
On April 28, Madrid—Europe’s sunniest capital—blinked out, taking much of the Iberian Peninsula with it. My boss was right in…

Co-Managed IT for Healthcare: Cut Costs & Boost Compliance
I was leaning against the radiology door at 3 a.m., listening to the CT scanner reboot for the third time…

How to Cut IT Costs in 2025—Without Increasing Risk
I’ve been in more conversations about IT cost savings this year than I can count. Maybe you have too. It’s…

The New Rules of Manufacturing Cybersecurity: What to Know in 2025
You know how to build, ship, and deliver. But in 2025, the question is—can you prove you’re secure? Between federal…

Protecting More Than Assets: Personal Cybersecurity for Principals and Their Families
Cyber risks for wealthy families don’t start in the office—they start at home. Discover how UHNW families are rethinking security…

How to Create a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
Let’s play make-believe for a moment. Suppose your office manager calls and says your systems have been breached—and a ransom…

Is Your Second Home the Weakest Link? Why Family Offices Need to Secure Every Location
A Different Kind of Exposure It was the kind of place most people picture when they hear the words “second home.” …

Protecting Patient Data: Cyber Threats Targeting Small Practices
I was skimming headlines the other morning and saw yet another about a healthcare breach —this time it was Frederick…

How Secure Is Your Personal Assistant? A Guide to Protecting Your Privacy, Finances, and Digital Life
Your Assistant Is Your Lifeline—But Are They Also Your Biggest Cyber Risk?Your personal assistant (PA) or executive assistant (EA) is…

Top Cybersecurity Threats Facing Small Businesses in 2025
Small businesses aren’t just targets anymore—they’re the preferred targets. I was scrolling the other day when I saw it: Marks &…

Why SMS MFA No Longer Cuts It in 2025
If you’re still using text messages for login security, it’s time to reconsider. A few months ago, I was reading a…

HIPAA Compliance in 2025: What IT Directors Need to Know
Think HIPAA compliance is just paperwork? In 2025, it’s the backbone of your cybersecurity strategy. Here’s a 5-step plan to…

The Luxury Target: Why Hackers Love Family Offices
Tech-savvy criminals are zeroing in on UHNW families—and many family offices are more exposed than they think. Am I the…

Part 2: I’ve Been Hacked. Now What?
What to do in the first 10 minutes, 10 hours, and 10 days — without panic What to do if…

How Upcoming Tech Tariffs Could Disrupt Your IT Budget
Tech tariffs are here and they’re already pushing up hardware prices. Here’s what to do before your budget takes the…

“We’ve Never Had a Breach”: The Five Most Dangerous Words in Wealth Management
Think your family office is secure? Think again. Why “We’ve never had a breach” could be the most dangerous phrase…

Part 1: How Do I Know If I’ve Been Hacked?
When something feels off, but no one’s sounding the alarm It always starts small. For one of our clients —…

What Remote Scans Miss: Why On-Site Risk Assessments Are Essential for HNWIs
I once walked into a home that looked like it had everything under control. A penthouse with all the trimmings—climate…

Decypher Technologies Names Audrey Burgio as New Partner
Operations leader joins firm’s leadership team, expanding female representation in tech GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, February 21, 2025 – Decypher Technologies,…

Windows 10 Is Ending – What It Means for Your Business and How to Prepare
Nothing lasts forever—not even the operating system your business relies on every day. Think about it. When was the last…

Wi-Fi 7 Is Here – But Do You Really Need It?
Your network is the backbone of everything you do. Whether it’s keeping your smart home running seamlessly or making sure…

How Secure Is Your Digital Life? The Power of Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Scans
The Hacker Is Already Watching He’s patient. He’s thorough. And most of all, he’s methodical. He already knows your name.…

Cybersecurity Budget as a Percentage of Revenue: What’s the Right Investment for Your Business?
Would you ever leave the doors to your office unlocked overnight? Probably not. But every day, businesses leave their digital…

Do I Need an Emergency Responder Radio System (ERRS)?
September 11, 2001, is a day we’ll never forget. You probably remember exactly where you were and what you were…