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The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

August 8, 2025

Think your CPA firm is too small to be targeted by hackers? Think again. In 2024, the average data breach cost has soared to $4.88 million — and small businesses are the top targets. In this blog, Custom Technologies, Inc. reveals the tool that’s helping firms catch attacks before they cause damage: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). Learn how it works, why cyber insurers are starting to require it, and how to find out if your firm is truly protected. Let us manage your network so you can manage your business. ...

How To Streamline Performance Reviews With Tech

August 7, 2025

Performance reviews matter, but they’re rarely anyone’s favorite task. From a manager’s perspective, they offer a clear view into how your team is doing, where improvements can be made, and how to ...

How Accounting Software Simplifies Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

August 6, 2025

As if managing staff, serving customers, and growing your brand didn’t already eat up your time, there’s still that one relentless task every business owner has to face: bookkeeping. And let’s be ...

How Chatbots Can Improve Response Times for Small Businesses

August 5, 2025

As a small business owner, you’re no stranger to juggling a dozen different tasks at once. From preparing for a new product launch to managing your finances and posting on social media, ...

Scheduling Tools Help Small Teams Stay Organized

August 4, 2025

Remote work isn’t a trend anymore; it’s the new normal. But managing a team spread across different cities can be very hard. If your Slack notifications never stop, your inbox overflows, and ...

Quantum Computing: The Next Big Cybersecurity Risk

August 2, 2025

Quantum computing is knocking on the door of industries like finance, defense, and even retail. And for business owners like you, it could soon become a very real cybersecurity threat. What Is ...

PDF Scams Are Back With Fake Support Numbers

August 1, 2025

Has a suspicious-looking email with a PDF attachment containing a phone number to call “tech support” landed in your inbox recently? If so, you are likely the target of the latest iteration ...

Watch Out: Hackers Are Logging In – Not Breaking In

August 1, 2025

Cybercriminals aren’t breaking in anymore — they’re logging in with stolen credentials, and CPA firms are in their sights. From phishing emails to MFA fatigue attacks, hackers are exploiting human habits and weak links in your IT chain. In this blog, Custom Technologies, Inc. breaks down how these threats work and what your firm can do to protect client data and stay compliant — especially before peak tax season hits. Let us manage your network so you can manage your business. ...

The Hidden Cyber Risk in Your Audiovisual System

July 31, 2025

Audiovisual (AV) systems are an integral part of how businesses operate. Whether it’s a conference call with a client, a digital presentation in the boardroom, or video content streaming across your office, ...

How Small Businesses Are Using Technology to Streamline Hiring

July 30, 2025

Finding the right people for your small business can be challenging. It’s important, but it’s also one of those things that can eat up your week if you're not careful. The good ...