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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.” …
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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…
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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…
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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 &…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…