As technology evolves, so do the tactics used by criminals. A recent investigative report by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston has shed light on a concerning new trend in Bellaire, Texas: the use of Wi-Fi jammers to bypass home security systems. We are proud to share that Nigel Neilsen, President of Nickel Idealtek, was featured in … Read more

As a business owner in Spring, you likely have a security system for your physical office. You probably have locks on the doors and maybe even cameras. But do you have a security system for the minds of your employees? In today’s digital landscape, your team members are both your greatest asset and your biggest … Read more

Everything is bigger in Texas, and unfortunately, that includes the target on the back of your small business. Cybercriminals are aggressively targeting companies in our state, looking for weak points in digital defenses. As a result, many business owners are asking a critical question: can I afford to be insured? The cost of coverage is … Read more

Cybersecurity can often feel like alphabet soup, filled with confusing acronyms and technical jargon. For the average employee who just wants to get their work done, terms like “phishing,” “spoofing,” and “ransomware” all blend together into one vague concept: “something bad on the internet.” This confusion is a security risk. Your employees are your first … Read more

It is the moment every business owner dreads. You get a call from an employee who cannot access their files, or you see a strange charge on your company credit card. Your stomach drops as you realize: I think we’ve been hacked. In the first few minutes after discovering a potential data breach, panic is … Read more

The practice of “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) is popular among employees because they prefer using their own familiar technology. For the business, it often offers cost savings by shifting the hardware expense to the employee. However, this convenience comes with a massive security trade-off. When personal phones and laptops access company resources, the line … Read more

Running a small business in Houston is hard enough without worrying about hackers. You might think your company is too small to be a target, but the data says otherwise. Cybercriminals often see small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as easy targets because they typically have fewer defenses than large corporations. A single cyberattack can cost … Read more

We have all been there. You are in the middle of a critical project, the ideas are flowing, and suddenly, your technology stops working. A frozen screen, a printer that refuses to print, or a forgotten password can kill your momentum instantly. These interruptions are not just annoying; they cost businesses thousands of dollars in … Read more

For many Houston business owners, the proposal for managed IT services comes with a pause when they see the line item for “24/7 Support.” It is almost always a premium add-on, often costing 30% to 40% more than a standard business-hours plan. In a city driven by energy, healthcare, and logistics—industries that never truly sleep—the … Read more

We have all been there: something on your computer breaks, you send a quick email to your IT support team saying “it’s not working,” and then you wait. And wait. The technician on the other end likely has to email you back with a dozen questions before they can even start to help. Writing a … Read more