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What’s Your IT Risk Blind Spot? (It Might Not Be What You Think)

April 24, 20252 min read

If you run a growing business, here’s a question I encourage you to ask yourself:

“What’s the one IT risk we’re not seeing?”

It’s not always the obvious stuff like outdated firewalls or forgotten backups (though we fix those too). It’s the gaps that don’t show up until something goes sideways—an employee leaves, a cyber insurance application asks a question you can’t answer, or a client suddenly wants proof that you’re secure.

These are the moments that separate "good enough" IT from smart, scalable business IT.


🎯 The Real Challenge for SMBs? Oversight, Not Equipment

Most of the business owners and managers I talk to aren’t ignoring IT—they’re just juggling a hundred other things. You’ve got a vendor for internet, maybe someone for phones, and a guy you call when something breaks. It works—until it doesn’t.

What’s missing isn’t another product.

It’s a clear strategy for tying it all together.


🛠️ Here’s What We Help Clients Put in Place

At Big Water Technologies, we help SMBs get in front of this with:

Clear IT roadmaps based on your business goals, not just tech trends
vCIO-level guidance without hiring a full-time executive
Cyber insurance-aligned risk assessments (we map clients to the CIS framework)
Simple processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and remote access
Voice + collaboration solutions that actually make your team more productive

We specialize in making these things easy for you to manage—without becoming your second job.


🔒 Compliance is the New Standard, Even if You’re Not Regulated

Here’s the reality in 2025: even if you’re not legally required to follow HIPAA, FINRA, or IRS data rules, your clients and partners are. That means they’re increasingly asking you to prove you’re secure, reliable, and not going to be their weak link.

That’s why we treat every client like a compliance client—because in today’s environment, you are one.


💡 What’s Your Next Step?

Start with a conversation. We’ll ask a few smart questions about how you’re currently handling:

  • Access and user controls

  • Backups and disaster recovery

  • Security patching and endpoint monitoring

  • Communication tools and vendor coordination

And we’ll give you straight answers on where you’re strong—and where you might want to tighten things up.

No jargon. No scare tactics. Just real-world experience from helping hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses get IT working with their business, not against it.

📩 Ready to talk? Let’s make technology one less thing you worry about.

John Lowery is the CEO of BigWater Technologies, where he leads with a passion for innovation and excellence in delivering advanced IT solutions. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, John specializes in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving customer success.

John Lowery

John Lowery is the CEO of BigWater Technologies, where he leads with a passion for innovation and excellence in delivering advanced IT solutions. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, John specializes in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving customer success.

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Man standing in front of mirrors with warning signs behind him.

What’s Your IT Risk Blind Spot? (It Might Not Be What You Think)

April 24, 20252 min read

If you run a growing business, here’s a question I encourage you to ask yourself:

“What’s the one IT risk we’re not seeing?”

It’s not always the obvious stuff like outdated firewalls or forgotten backups (though we fix those too). It’s the gaps that don’t show up until something goes sideways—an employee leaves, a cyber insurance application asks a question you can’t answer, or a client suddenly wants proof that you’re secure.

These are the moments that separate "good enough" IT from smart, scalable business IT.


🎯 The Real Challenge for SMBs? Oversight, Not Equipment

Most of the business owners and managers I talk to aren’t ignoring IT—they’re just juggling a hundred other things. You’ve got a vendor for internet, maybe someone for phones, and a guy you call when something breaks. It works—until it doesn’t.

What’s missing isn’t another product.

It’s a clear strategy for tying it all together.


🛠️ Here’s What We Help Clients Put in Place

At Big Water Technologies, we help SMBs get in front of this with:

Clear IT roadmaps based on your business goals, not just tech trends
vCIO-level guidance without hiring a full-time executive
Cyber insurance-aligned risk assessments (we map clients to the CIS framework)
Simple processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and remote access
Voice + collaboration solutions that actually make your team more productive

We specialize in making these things easy for you to manage—without becoming your second job.


🔒 Compliance is the New Standard, Even if You’re Not Regulated

Here’s the reality in 2025: even if you’re not legally required to follow HIPAA, FINRA, or IRS data rules, your clients and partners are. That means they’re increasingly asking you to prove you’re secure, reliable, and not going to be their weak link.

That’s why we treat every client like a compliance client—because in today’s environment, you are one.


💡 What’s Your Next Step?

Start with a conversation. We’ll ask a few smart questions about how you’re currently handling:

  • Access and user controls

  • Backups and disaster recovery

  • Security patching and endpoint monitoring

  • Communication tools and vendor coordination

And we’ll give you straight answers on where you’re strong—and where you might want to tighten things up.

No jargon. No scare tactics. Just real-world experience from helping hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses get IT working with their business, not against it.

📩 Ready to talk? Let’s make technology one less thing you worry about.

John Lowery is the CEO of BigWater Technologies, where he leads with a passion for innovation and excellence in delivering advanced IT solutions. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, John specializes in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving customer success.

John Lowery

John Lowery is the CEO of BigWater Technologies, where he leads with a passion for innovation and excellence in delivering advanced IT solutions. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, John specializes in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving customer success.

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