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Read the sampleDaily briefing · Plain English · For small-business owners
The tech and security news that matters to your business, in plain English.
Each morning I pick what a small-business owner actually needs to know, like a scam going around, an update to install or a setting worth turning on, and tell you what to do about it. No jargon, no scare tactics, and a source link on every item.
Don ZurbrickEVP, Tampa Bay Region, TeamLogic IT
30 years in IT
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What you get each day
One thing to do today
A single action, like an update to install or a setting to check, with the steps to do it.
Scam watch
What's showing up in inboxes and on phones right now, and how to warn your team in one sentence.
The headline, translated
The story behind the tech news, and whether it affects a business your size. Often it doesn't, and I'll say so.
A source for every item
Links to CISA, the FTC, vendor security notices and solid reporting, so you can check it yourself.
What an issue looks like
The briefing hasn't launched yet. These three are samples written to show the format, not past issues.
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Who's writing this
I'm Don Zurbrick, EVP of the Tampa Bay Region at TeamLogic IT. I've worked in IT for 30 years, and I'm an active member and sponsor of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay.
Most business owners don't need more tech news. They need someone to tell them which parts matter and what to do next. That's what this is.
Need help now?
If something is wrong today, like a suspicious email someone already clicked, a locked-out account or files that won't open, don't wait for tomorrow's briefing. Book a 1:1 time with Don, or call.
Or contact TeamLogic IT St. Petersburg.
Questions
What is Don the IT Guy?
A free daily email briefing from Don Zurbrick, EVP of the Tampa Bay Region at TeamLogic IT. It covers tech and security news for small-business owners in plain English. Each item says what happened, whether it matters to a business like yours, and what to do.
Who is it for?
Owners and managers of small businesses, especially the person who ends up handling IT on top of their real job. You don't need a tech background.
How often does it come out?
Once a day, in the morning. Each issue is short enough to read before your first meeting.
What does it cost?
Nothing. It's free, and you can unsubscribe from any issue.
Where does the information come from?
Public sources: government agencies like CISA, the FTC and the FBI, security notices from vendors like Microsoft, and reputable news reporting. Every item links to its source. Nothing comes from TeamLogic IT client data.
Can I read it on LinkedIn?
Yes. Don's LinkedIn newsletter, Tech Bear, is becoming Don the IT Guy, and it will carry the same briefing. Follow Don at linkedin.com/in/zurbrick.
Is this a sales pitch?
No. The briefing is general information you can act on yourself. If you want hands-on help, Don works at TeamLogic IT St. Petersburg, and the Need help now page explains how to reach them.
What's the most useful security step for a small business?
If you only do one thing, turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email, banking, payroll and anything else that holds money or customer data. CISA says people who turn on MFA are significantly less likely to get hacked, because a stolen password alone is no longer enough to get in.