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Cybersecurity may not be the most exciting item on your to do list, but it’s one of the most essential. Whether you’re leading a business or managing a small team, digital threats are a part of modern operations that can’t be ignored.

Sometimes teams just want to get things done. They find a new app, it works great, and without much thought, it becomes part of the daily workflow. The only problem? IT has no idea it’s being used.

Take a look around the average office and you might notice something different. There is less paper clutter and more activity happening in the cloud. The way businesses approach printing is going through a quiet but important shift. For small and mid-sized companies, these changes are not just about technology, they are about staying productive and efficient in an increasingly digital world.

Not too long ago, IT support was pretty straightforward. You would call or submit a ticket, wait for someone to come by your desk, and hope the issue did not derail your day too much. That model worked for a while. Until it didn’t.

Technology should be an advantage for small and midsize businesses. But too often, what you don’t know can hurt you. Misconceptions around IT quietly drain time, resources, and energy. If you’ve ever said something like “That won’t happen to us” or “We’ll deal with it later,” there’s a good chance you’re not alone.

Let’s take a closer look at seven of the most common IT myths and how rethinking them can save your business more than just a few headaches.

Running a business today means juggling a lot more than just payroll, growth, and happy clients. Somewhere in that mix, cybersecurity has climbed near the top of the priority list and with it, the rising need for insurance to cover what technology alone can’t always prevent.