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If your password is still something like “CompanyName2020” or “Password1,” it’s not just weak—it’s dangerous.

I see it all the time in accounting firms, legal practices, and healthcare clinics. People use familiar, easy-to-remember passwords—and reuse them across systems. But what’s convenient for your team is often an open door for cybercriminals.

One breached password can give attackers access to your email, client records, financial software, even your cloud systems. And if that same password is used elsewhere? It’s game over.

Why Small and Midsize Businesses Are Easy Targets

There’s a myth that cyberattacks only hit the big guys. In reality, firms with 5 to 50 people are often easier to breach. Here’s why:

• Many don’t enforce strong password policies

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is optional—or not used at all

• Old user accounts never get cleaned up

• Passwords are reused across multiple platforms

Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone—but that also means you’re vulnerable.

This Isn’t Just About IT—It’s a Business Risk

The average breach for a small business costs tens of thousands of dollars. But the real cost? Damaged client trust, operational downtime, and a hit to your reputation.

Even if your internal IT team is solid, they can’t do everything alone. Today’s threat landscape calls for outside perspective and proactive planning.

That’s what we do at Big Water Tech. We help Michigan firms keep IT simple—and secure. That means enforcing MFA, strengthening password policies, closing legacy accounts, and making sure you don’t have hidden landmines in your environment.

Watch the Video. Then Let’s Talk.

Check out the short video above. It’s lighthearted on purpose—but the message is serious.

Weak passwords are still the #1 way attackers break in. But with the right steps, you can close that gap fast.

If you're not sure how your current setup stacks up, we’ll review it with you—no pressure, no jargon.

Let’s take the guesswork out of your cybersecurity. Let’s build Smarter Business.