Why AI Isn't a Swiss Army Knife (And Why That’s a Good Thing) Large language models aren't general intelligence. They're tools built for language. Learn how Salt Peak helps businesses use AI wisely by focusing on automation, strategy, and human-first implementat...

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What We&#8217;re Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025 <p>Good morning from upstate New York. Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re reading this week. Net Neutrality — Is your internet being slowed down? Source: thinkbroadband news feed on 05/21/2025 Takeaway: Internet access involves a complex system of networks that connect devices worldwide. Subscribers purchase a connection, but the underlying structure is intricate. Net neutrality plays a significant [&hellip;]</p>

What We're Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025

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What We&#8217;re Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025 <p>Good morning from upstate New York. Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re reading this week. Net Neutrality — Is your internet being slowed down? Source: thinkbroadband news feed on 05/21/2025 Takeaway: Internet access involves a complex system of networks that connect devices worldwide. Subscribers purchase a connection, but the underlying structure is intricate. Net neutrality plays a significant [&hellip;]</p>

What We're Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025

#saltpeak #techconsultant #technology #orangecountyny #hudsonvalley #sullivancounty

What We&#8217;re Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025 <p>Good morning from upstate New York. Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re reading this week. Net Neutrality — Is your internet being slowed down? Source: thinkbroadband news feed on 05/21/2025 Takeaway: Internet access involves a complex system of networks that connect devices worldwide. Subscribers purchase a connection, but the underlying structure is intricate. Net neutrality plays a significant [&hellip;]</p>

What We're Reading: Week of Jun 22, 2025

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Salt Peak is now a proud member of the Orange County Partnership for Economic Development. We’re excited to collaborate with fellow investors and help Hudson Valley businesses grow through smart, clear, and…

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Spring Into Networking with Salt Peak and Hudson Valley Women in Business

Salt Peak is excited to invite you to join us at the Hudson Valley Women in Business (HVWIB) Spring Into Speed…

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Join Salt Peak at the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development Quarterly Project Meeting on June 18, 2025. Connect with business leaders,…

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Healthcare Data Safety 101: How Smart Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication Keep You Secure Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are your best defense against healthcare data breaches, with new guidance favoring long, memorable passphrases over short, complex strings. Tools like password managers and team training can make secure habits easier, while MFA adds critical protection for sensitive accounts.

Healthcare Data Safety 101: How Smart Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication Keep You Secure

Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are your best defense against healthcare data breaches, with new guidance favoring long, memorable passphrases over short, complex strings. Tools…

2025 Channel Partners Conference Recap: Highlights for Business Leaders The 2025 Channel Partners Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas brought together thousands of technology vendors, consultants, and managed service providers (MSPs) to discuss the future of business technology. From AI to network infrastructure, the conference made one thing clear: technology continues to shape how small and mid-sized businesses operate every day.

2025 Channel Partners Conference Recap: Highlights for Business Leaders

The 2025 Channel Partners Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas brought together thousands of technology vendors, consultants, and managed service providers (MSPs) to discuss the future of business technology. From AI…

3 ACW Volunteers and 6 ACW Sponsors Recognized for Contributions at ACWConnect Live! We are proud to share that Meg Thompson, Founder of Salt Peak, has been recognized by the Alliance of Channel Women as a recipient of the 2024 Impact Award, honoring her exceptional commitment and enthusiasm during her tenure with ACW.

3 ACW Volunteers and 6 ACW Sponsors Recognized for Contributions at ACWConnect Live!

We are proud to share that Meg Thompson, Founder of Salt Peak, has been recognized by the Alliance of Channel Women as a recipient of the 2024 Impact Award, honoring her exceptional commitment and enthusiasm…

ACW Announces Winners of 2024 LEAD, INSPIRE and EMPOWER Awards We are proud to share that Meg Thompson, Founder of Salt Peak, has been recognized by the Alliance of Channel Women as a recipient of the ACW Empower Award.

ACW Announces Winners of 2024 LEAD, INSPIRE and EMPOWER Awards

We are proud to share that Meg Thompson, Founder of Salt Peak, has been recognized by the Alliance of Channel Women as a recipient of the ACW Empower Award.

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How Businesses Can Leverage an Auto-Attendant for Better Communication

Boost your business phone system with an auto-attendant to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer…

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Exciting News! Salt Peak is now a proud member-investor of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development! 🎉

We’re looking forward to connecting with fellow investors, supporting local businesses, and helping…

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Navigating Technology Choices: How Small Businesses Can Make Informed Decisions with a Trusted Technology Advisor

Navigating Technology Choices: How Small Businesses Can Make Informed Decisions with a Trusted Technology Advisor Small businesses often face the task of selecting the right technology…

New Year New Password: Why We Love 1Password Phishing and social media fraud are they're a major source of security breaches in the US. Aside from the embarrassment of having a social media account compromised for your business, there's additional exposure if you used the same password elsewhere.

Phishing and social media fraud are they're a major source of security breaches in the US. Aside from the embarrassment of having a social media account compromised for your business, there's additional exposure if you used the same password elsewhere.

Google removed 33 malicious Chrome extensions that reportedly had over 75 million downloads and were involved in advertising and cookie stuffing. Users should review their extensions to ensure they aren't affected.

Cyber attackers are using QR codes, in a method called 'quishing', to deliver phishing links that bypass email filters and security tools. These can lead to malicious sites aimed at stealing information or planting malware. The validity of QR codes is harder to verify than traditional URLs.

Five US state privacy laws coming in January 2025 Five US state privacy laws are coming into force in January: Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (Iowa CDPA) New Hampshire Data Privacy Law (NHDPL) New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) While the laws vary, business that control or process personal data may be required to enable new opt-out consent for certain types of data processing.

Five US state privacy laws coming in January 2025

Five US state privacy laws are coming into force in January: Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (Iowa CDPA) New Hampshire Data Privacy Law (NHDPL) New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) Nebraska Data Privacy…

6 Essential Tips for Secure Law Firm Management: Expert Insights from a Top Consultant Running a successful law firm requires effective management and robust cybersecurity measures to protect client confidentiality. This article outlines six essential tips for secure law firm management, including establishing a clear inventory of critical services and data, fostering effective leadership and communication, and building a strong security plan. By leveraging security as a marketing tool and committing to continuous professional development, law firms can enhance operational efficiency, build client trust, and stay competitive in an evolving legal landscape.

6 Essential Tips for Secure Law Firm Management: Expert Insights from a Top Consultant

Running a successful law firm requires effective management and robust cybersecurity measures to protect client confidentiality. This article outlines six essential tips for secure law firm management, including…

I just heard about Daisy, I love it! Using AI for good

We've never hosted a training any other way!

How Banks Can Market Their Incident Readiness Regional banks face increasing cybersecurity threats, with major breaches in 2024 affecting millions of customers across various financial institutions. Effective incident response planning is cruc…

Took a different POV with the latest post on the blog: How Banks Can Market Their Incident Response Readiness. We make a significant time and financial investment in security, why not showcase it to our customers? #cybersecurity #marketing wp.me/pfYRsH-eQ

Discussing the common phrases used or heard in their cybersecurity job throughout 2024, similar to year-end summaries such as Spotify Wrapped or "Best of 2024" lists.

Apple confirms attacks on macOS systems using zero-day vulnerabilities.

This is really pretty and makes me want to collect Pyrex again.

This turned out great. AI usually does a terrible job rendering hands.

I wrote a kitchy blog yesterday tying cooking the Thanksgiving turkey to a cybersecurity framework. Preparedness, etc. I asked Canva's new AI image generator to create a graphic to go with it. I present to you, the Turkey Firewall. #ai #turkeyfirewall #cybersecurity 🦃

That is amazing!