“But that’s my IT company’s job…”

It’s easy to think:

“I don’t know anything about cybersecurity, and I rely on my IT team to tell me what to do!”

And that’s perfectly reasonable—if you’re actually following the recommendations your IT provider gives you.

Take multi-factor authentication (MFA) as an example.

  • MFA blocks 99% of personal identity attacks.

  • Banks require it to protect sensitive information.

  • Yet, many businesses still opt out when we recommend it.

Your business data is just as valuable—and should be protected the same way.

The Most Common (and Avoidable) Causes of Breaches

At Takala Technology, we see the same issues over and over again when responding to security incidents. They’re easy to avoid, but costly if ignored:

  1. Delaying patches and updates

    • Patches are like filling holes.

    • If updates aren’t applied quickly, attackers have a clear way in.

  2. Leaving RDP ports open

    • You don’t need the technical details.

    • Just know this is like leaving your front door unlocked for the entire internet.

    • Our team checks this for you—just ask.

  3. Skipping multi-factor authentication (MFA)

    • A couple extra seconds at login can save weeks of downtime.

  4. No GEO-IP blocking on firewall or email

    • If you don’t do business in countries like China or Russia, why allow them access?

    • Blocking traffic from outside your region instantly reduces your risk and makes hackers look elsewhere.

Our Advice

Yes, cybersecurity can feel complicated.
But at the end of the day, a few simple, common-sense layers make your business far more resilient.

At Takala Technology, we make sure:

  • You’re covering the basics.

  • You understand why we’re recommending certain protections.

  • You know we’re not trying to “upsell”—we’re safeguarding your business, your reputation, and ours.

Next Steps with Takala Technology

  • Schedule a Cybersecurity Check-Up
    Want peace of mind? Book a 30-minute high-level audit of your common-sense cybersecurity layers. [Reach out here].

  • Dig Deeper
    Download our Executive’s Guide to Cybersecurity.
    No jargon—just straightforward explanations and a chart that makes it easy to see what’s essential.

At Takala Technology, we believe cybersecurity shouldn’t be overwhelming. It should be clear, actionable, and—most importantly—effective.