Josh Heystek

Josh is a tech enthusiast who enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with friends and family. He is married with two teenagers and two Golden Doodles. Josh has 20+ years experience as an IT professional. His skills range from Desktop Support and Servers/Networking, to CyberSecurity and vCIO duties.

Joined: June 29, 2023
Articles: 179

Cybersecurity

The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)

Modern businesses depend on third-party apps for everything from customer service and analytics to cloud storage and security. But this convenience comes with risk, every integration introduces a potential vulnerability. In fact, 35.5% of all recorded breaches in 2024 were…

Josh Heystek
December 20, 2025

The AI Policy Playbook: 5 Critical Rules to Govern ChatGPT and Generative AI

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ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, such as DALL-E, offer significant benefits for businesses. However, without proper governance, these tools can quickly become a liability rather than an asset. Unfortunately, many companies adopt AI without clear policies or oversight. Only…

Josh Heystek
December 15, 2025

Cybersecurity

How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday season, as millions of shoppers flock online for convenience, hackers ramp up their activity. The Federal Trade Commission…

Josh Heystek
December 10, 2025

Microsoft

Beyond Licensing: How to Stop Wasting Money onYour Microsoft 365 Security and Copilot Add-Ons

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Microsoft 365 is a powerful platform that helps a business in many ways. It boosts collaboration and streamlines operations, among other benefits. However, many companies waste money on unnecessary licenses and features that are not fully used. Fortunately, you can…

Josh Heystek
December 5, 2025

IT Management

Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth

Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s…

Josh Heystek
November 30, 2025

Cloud

Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age

The mass migration to cloud-based environments continues as organizations realize the inherent benefits. Cloud solutions are the technology darlings of today’s digital landscape. They offer a perfect marriage of innovative technology and organizational needs. However, it also raises significant compliance…

Josh Heystek
November 25, 2025

Productivity

Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Data Collection & Surveys

Data has become the lifeblood of every organization, regardless of industry or sector. Today, a business’s ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is not just an advantage, it’s essential for survival. Data-driven decision-making enables organizations to respond quickly…

Josh Heystek
November 20, 2025

New Technology

How to Use AI for Business Productivity While Staying Cyber-Secure

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Most organizations have realized that AI is not a sentient system looking to take over the world, but rather an invaluable tool. They have come to utilize it to improve their productivity and efficiency. AI solutions have been installed at…

Josh Heystek
November 15, 2025

Cybersecurity

Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins

During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats…

Josh Heystek
November 10, 2025

IT Management

From Gaming to Productivity: How the Newest Black Friday Tech Gadgets Can Boost Your Business

Images of Black Friday no longer merely conjure up visions of bargain-hunting shoppers bullrushing storefronts to secure the best deals. It is now viewed by many organizations as a strategic opportunity to minimize the cost of upgrading their technology infrastructure.…

Josh Heystek
November 5, 2025

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