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Security voor MKB zonder IT-afdeling: wat doe je dit kwartaal?

Praktische security-acties die een ondernemer zonder IT-team zelf kan uitvoeren — zonder eerst een €40k-traject op te tuigen.

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Security zonder IT-afdeling

Look-alike domains: the near-identical emails that catch your finance team off guard

Fraudsters register domains that are almost identical to yours or your suppliers'. Here's how to spot a look-alike in thirty seconds — and how to protect your own brand.

6 min · 02 Jul 2026
Security zonder IT-afdeling

Former employee still in the WhatsApp group: the leak you never see coming

Mailboxes and logins get sorted neatly when someone leaves — but WhatsApp, Signal, and Teams groups are routinely forgotten. Here's how to fix that for good.

5 min · 29 Jun 2026
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Old phone numbers in 2FA: the security gap nobody notices

Many SMB accounts are still tied to phone numbers belonging to former employees or a SIM you cancelled three years ago. Here's how to sort it out in an afternoon.

5 min · 28 Jun 2026
Security zonder IT-afdeling

An unknown link in your email: how do you check it without clicking?

How do you judge in thirty seconds whether an unknown link in an email is safe? A practical checklist for SMB owners without an IT department.

5 min · 27 Jun 2026
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Suspicious email attachments: six file types to watch out for in 2026

Not every attachment is dangerous — but not every attachment is safe either. These six file types deserve extra scrutiny, plus what to do if you accidentally clicked.

6 min · 26 Jun 2026
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QR codes and phishing: why that sticker trick on a parking meter affects your office too

QR codes are everywhere: on menus, parking meters, and invoices. But criminals are increasingly slapping their own sticker on top. Here's how to spot it — and how to protect your team.

5 min · 25 Jun 2026
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Sharing files securely in SMBs: without making everyone learn a new app

Most data breaches at SMBs aren't caused by hackers — they come down to a wrongly shared link or a forgotten guest account. Here's how to get secure file sharing sorted in an afternoon.

5 min · 24 Jun 2026
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Out-of-office setup: what you're better off leaving out of that message

Your out-of-office message often leaks more information than you realise: who's away, for how long, and who's covering. Here's how to set it up so colleagues are helped — and fraudsters aren't.

5 min · 21 Jun 2026
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Summer Checklist for SMBs: stay secure during the holiday period

The summer holidays are prime time for fraudsters banking on a half-empty office. Use this practical checklist to keep your SMB secure throughout the holiday period.

6 min · 20 Jun 2026
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Forgot to renew your domain name: how to make sure it never happens

A forgotten domain renewal takes your website and email offline within 24 hours. A few simple arrangements are all it takes to make sure this never happens to your business.

5 min · 18 Jun 2026
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Lost laptop or phone: what do you do in the first two hours?

Lost a laptop or phone? What you do in the first two hours determines whether it stays an annoying inconvenience or turns into a reportable data breach. A practical checklist for SMBs without an IT department.

6 min · 17 Jun 2026
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The office printer: the device everyone forgets to secure

Your multifunction printer has been humming away in the corner for years. But did you know it probably has an open web interface, sends scans to an unsecured folder, and hasn't had a firmware update in ages? Time for a quick check.

5 min · 15 Jun 2026
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The 3-2-1 backup rule: how to put it into practice as an SMB

Everyone talks about backups; hardly anyone tests them. Here's how to implement the 3-2-1 rule without turning it into an IT project — including a check you can do today.

6 min · 14 Jun 2026
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USB drives in the office: why that freebie stick from a trade show is a real problem

USB drives look harmless, but they're one of the easiest ways to introduce malware or let sensitive data walk out the door. A practical approach for SMBs.

5 min · 13 Jun 2026
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Office guest Wi-Fi: simple to set up, but most SMBs get it wrong

A guest network takes ten minutes to configure, yet we see the same mistakes in offices time and again. What belongs on your guest Wi-Fi, what doesn't, and why does it matter?

5 min · 12 Jun 2026
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Browser Extensions in Your SMB: The Risk Nobody's Tracking

PDF converters, screenshot tools, AI assistants: browser extensions creep into your organisation unnoticed. Here's how to find out what's installed — and what needs to go — in about an hour.

5 min · 11 Jun 2026
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Phishing simulations for SMBs: worthwhile or a waste of time?

More and more small businesses are sending fake phishing emails to their own teams. Does it actually work — and how do you roll it out without damaging morale?

6 min · 09 Jun 2026
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Choosing a password manager for your SMB: what really matters?

Choosing a password manager isn't a matter of taste — but it's not rocket science either. A practical guide for business owners without an IT department.

6 min · 08 Jun 2026
Security zonder IT-afdeling

Uptime monitoring for SMBs: don't hear about it from your customers

Your website is down and you find out from a customer. There's a better way. Here's how to set up uptime monitoring as an SMB without an IT department — without drowning in false alerts.

6 min · 22 May 2026
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DMARC at p=reject: the last step most SMBs skip

SPF and DKIM are in place, DMARC is set to p=none — and that's where it stays. Here's how to safely move to quarantine and reject without your invoices ending up in spam.

4 min · 22 May 2026