IT Advice & Guidance

A critical website security flaw was just discovered. Here’s what Austin business owners need to know and do right now to protect their business.

Having a password manager isn't the same as being secure. Here's what Austin-area small businesses get wrong, and how to fix it in under an hour.

AI chatbots are the new school supply. Here's what Austin parents (and business owners) need to know about kids, devices, and AI safety this year.

Small businesses are now prime cyberattack targets. Here are 3 practical steps that build real protection, without draining your IT budget.

Employees are pasting client data into free AI tools without IT's knowledge. Learn the risks and how Austin-area businesses can fix it without a ban.

Tax season creates a prime opportunity for cybercriminals targeting businesses with phishing emails, fake IRS notices, and W-2 scams. This article explains why February is a high-risk period, highlights real-world statistics, and outlines practical steps companies can take to protect sensitive financial and employee tax data.

New hires and employee departures are one of the most common causes of IT security gaps. A defined onboarding and offboarding checklist helps protect your systems, control access, and reduce wasted IT spend. Austin businesses trust RIATA Technologies for secure Managed IT Services.

Year-end is the perfect time for small and mid-sized businesses to take a strategic look at their technology. From budgeting and hardware refresh cycles to cybersecurity readiness and subscription audits, proactive IT planning can dramatically reduce downtime, control costs, and strengthen your security posture. As 2026 approaches, a thoughtful IT roadmap ensures your business stays productive, protected, and positioned for growth.

Your people are your first line of defense—but also your biggest risk. Security awareness training helps employees recognize and avoid cyber threats while keeping your business compliant, insurable, and secure. Here’s why every company should make training a top priority—and what it should include.

SB 2610 protects Texas small businesses from lawsuits after a data breach — but only if you follow cybersecurity best practices. Businesses with fewer than 250 employees must now adopt recognized frameworks to qualify. RIATA Technologies provides assessments, training, and compliance support so you can safeguard your company, your clients, and your legal standing.

"You don’t need it until you need it, and when you do, you need it right now.” It might sound cliché, but this phrase sums up the entire mindset behind proactive IT support and cybersecurity.

Even the most sophisticated cyber solutions are unable to prevent human error. Learn how to minimize the weakest link in cybersecurity.

Go ahead and plan that trip! Learn more about how to keep your IT laptop, devices and data safe when traveling anywhere in the world.

Managing your own in-house IT can be good, and bad. Learn the pros and cons of establishing in-house IT support.

Technology is the key to this freedom. I recently took an extended trip to Portugal and enjoyed being able to ‘work anywhere’ and ‘live...

Mobile Security: now, more than ever.

Preventing your data from being stolen. A very common and significant IT security threat today is the data breach. This is a term used to...

Nearly 46% of dental practices have experienced employee theft or embezzlement. This blog discusses how to avoid.

Know what is driving the costs of cyber liability insurance and what you can do to keep those costs down.

Cyber threats and attacks are only increasing in 2022, especially for dental offices, DSOs and healthcare providers.