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June 15, 2026•6 min read
A Cord of Many Strands: The Real Truth About In-House IT vs MSPs
Two of my favorite quotes of all time: “A cord of many strands is not easily broken.” “Without counsel, plans go awry,…
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June 8, 2026•4 min read
The Deodorant Bar and the Phishing Email: A Cybersecurity Confession
What a bathroom mishap taught me about getting caught with my guard down Nothing will make you launch a deodorant bar across…
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June 1, 2026•5 min read
Unexpected AI Dangers: My Embarrassing Misadventures with AI Notetakers
Here is an actual sentence that appeared in my AI-generated meeting notes last month: Recurring observation: ArcLight has a notable track record…
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May 27, 2026•3 min read
Walmart Is the Fourth Largest Jewelry Seller in America. Here’s Why That Matters to 90% of U.S. Businesses.
Sam Walton set out to build a lean, mean, efficient machine. He calculated margin to the penny and used that discipline to…
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May 25, 2026•11 min read
Your Employees Are Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat. Here’s What to Do About It
ArcLight Group CEO Brian Largent explains why your employees, not hackers, are your biggest cybersecurity risk, and walks through the practical steps…
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May 18, 2026•8 min read
Why Cyber Insurance Isn’t Cybersecurity (And What Happens After You File a Claim)
Your cyber insurance policy isn't a security plan. ArcLight Group CEO Brian Largent explains what actually happens after you file a ransomware…
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May 11, 2026•8 min read
What Ransomware Actually Costs (Beyond the Ransom)
The ransom is the smallest line item. ArcLight Group CEO Brian Largent breaks down the real cost of a ransomware attack: forensics,…
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May 7, 2026•9 min read
Why Co-Managed IT Fails (And How to Make It Work)
Co-managed IT can be one of the best business relationships an organization ever has. When it works, you get the depth of…
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May 5, 2026•11 min read
What Really Happens When Your Business Gets Ransomware
ArcLight Group CEO Brian Largent walks through a real ransomware attack on a Tulsa-area manufacturer: the $100K/day losses, the insurance chaos, and…
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