AREN Enterprises LLC

10/16/2026

It is cybersecurity awareness month and we like to remind everyone about the importance of having backups, and talk about a recent incident and lessons learned.
If a file is important enough that losing it would disrupt the business, it should be backed up before a major system change—and ideally backed up continuously as part of an established recovery strategy.

The Situation Cyber Intelligence Network recently performed a major version upgrade on a client's PC. At the time, we were not aware that this particular computer was also being used for the client'

10/14/2026

Your cybersecurity team isn’t limited to your IT department. Every employee plays a role in protecting your business.

It includes:
>The finance employee who questions an unusual invoice
>The HR manager who removes access for former employees
>The salesperson who shares files securely
>The leader who encourages employees to speak up

Cybersecurity isn’t one person’s responsibility. It’s a team effort, and every good decision helps strengthen your business.

Want to build a stronger security culture? Read our latest blog: https://www.cyberintelligencenetwork.com/blog/think-cybersecurity-is-just-its-job-think-again/

10/13/2026

"Urgent"; is one of the oldest tricks in the phishing playbook. Whether it's an invoice, a password reset or a request from your "CEO"; the goal is always to get you to take action before you have time to think. Before you click, ask yourself:
•Did I expect this request?
•Does the senders behavior seem normal?
•Can I verify this through a separate channel?
When something feels urgent, slow down.
The best response isnt speed. Its verification.
Comment "VERIFY" if you'd like our team to share tips for strengthening your verification process

10/12/2026

Cybersecurity is a team sport, and everyone is on the roster.
Winning teams don't guess at positions. Here's who plays where:

--Employees: the players making real-time calls every day
--Leadership: the coaching staff setting the tone
--Your IT partner: the strategist keeping the playbook current

One weak link impacts the whole team. Make sure everyone knows their position.

Tag someone on your team who's always looking out for everyone else.

10/08/2026

Some passwords get around.

If the same password is being used for your email, banking, payroll and everything in between, one compromised account can put the rest at risk. Here's what to do instead:

--Use a unique password for every account
--Make them long and complex
--Avoid anything personal or predictable
--Use a password manager to generate and store them securely

Password security is everyone's responsibility. Share this post to help your team, clients and colleagues stay better protected

10/07/2026

Some advice deserves to be left on read.

But cybersecurity myths have a way of sticking around even after they're proven wrong. Believing them can create the blind spots cybercriminals are counting on.

In our latest blog post, we go through six of the most common myths small businesses still believe and what the truth really looks like.

Read it here: https://www.cyberintelligencenetwork.com/blog/cybersecurity-myth-busters-6-things-small-businesses-still-get-wrong/

10/06/2026

October is cybersecurity awareness month, and it is important to explain how email account compromise can happen and how it can be stopped. Also known as (BEC), Business Email Compromise, it is one of the most common forms of cybercrime because it exploits trust rather than technical vulnerabilities.

The Situation A client's Microsoft 365 email account was compromised and used to send fraudulent emails to people in the client's contact list. To recipients, the messages appeared to come from...

10/05/2026

When someone leaves your business, dont forget to:
✔ Disable user accounts
✔ Remove access to shared files and systems
✔ Collect company devices and credentials
✔ Review administrator privileges
A quick review of access today can prevent a much bigger problem tomorrow.
Schedule a discovery call to make sure former employees no longer have access to your business. https://www.cyberintelligencenetwork.com/discoverycall/

10/03/2026

Happy National Techies Day!

Sure, they restart the router.

They also patch your software, monitor your network, recover your data and walk you through setting up multi-factor authentication for the third time.

Most of what they do happens behind the scenes, which is exactly why it's so easy to overlook.

Tag your IT person and let them know they're appreciated. They've earned it. 👇

10/01/2026

Think you know the basics of cybersecurity? You might be surprised.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and some of the most common beliefs about cybersecurity are also some of the most dangerous. When myths go unchallenged, they create blind spots that criminals are quick to exploit.

This month, we're setting the record straight.

Think your business might have a blind spot? Schedule a free 10-minute discovery call today. https://www.cyberintelligencenetwork.com/discoverycall/