Behind the Firewall
CMIT Solutions of Des Moines helps businesses stay secure, productive, and informed in an increasingly complex digital world. Our mission is to make cybersecurity and IT simple, practical, and easy to understand. On this channel, you'll find quick insights on cybersecurity threats, IT best practices, and practical tips to help protect your business, your data, and your customers. Stay informed and stay secure.
Episodes
Could your business recover if a ransomware attack locked you out of your systems tomorrow?
Businesses of every size are facing a growing threat from ransomware attacks, and the cost of being unprepared can be devastating. In this episode of Behind the Firewall, Edgar Ortiz of CMIT Solutions of Des Moines breaks down what ransomware is, how cybercriminals target small and midsize businesses, and the practical steps organizations...
Antivirus software alone is no longer enough to protect a small business from today’s cybersecurity threats. In this episode of Behind the Firewall, CMIT Solutions of Des Moines breaks down why businesses need a layered cybersecurity strategy that protects their people, devices, data, network, and operations from modern attacks.Designed for small and mid-sized business owners, office managers, and IT decision-makers, this conversat...
In this episode of Behind the Firewall, CMIT Solutions of Des Moines breaks down what a practical, effective cybersecurity plan really looks like for small and mid-sized businesses. If you’ve ever wondered where to start—or how to strengthen what you already have—this conversation delivers clear, actionable guidance without the jargon.
Whether you're a business owner, manager, or IT decision-maker, this episode offers straig...
What happens when your business grinds to a halt because of IT downtime? In this episode of Behind the Firewall, CMIT Solutions of Des Moines explores the real cost of IT disruptions for small businesses—far beyond just lost revenue. From productivity slowdowns and customer dissatisfaction to long-term reputational damage, the impact can be more serious (and expensive) than many realize.
This episode breaks down the hidden risks...
In this episode of Behind the Firewall, the podcast from CMIT Solutions of Des Moines, we tackle a critical question many growing businesses face: When is it time to bring in managed IT support?As technology becomes more complex and essential to daily operations, many organizations struggle to keep up with cybersecurity threats, system downtime, and evolving infrastructure needs. Our experts break down the key warning signs that yo...
In this episode of Behind the Firewall, Edgar Ortiz, Managing Part of CMIT Solutions of Des Moines breaks down one of the most common questions in today’s business tech landscape: What does a Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) actually do—and why does it matter for your business?Whether you're a small business owner, an operations manager, or simply curious about how modern IT support works, this episode gives you a clear, prac...
From military intelligence to cybersecurity leadership, Edgar Ortiz—Managing Partner at CMIT Solutions and U.S. Army veteran—breaks down why small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks and how AI is changing the threat landscape.
In this episode, Edgar shares real-world insights on the most common security gaps, the risks business owners often overlook, and the practical steps organizations can take to ...
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