In 2025, a cyber campaign named Salt Typhoon rocked the world, infiltrating critical telecommunications infrastructure across more than 80 countries. But here’s the kicker. The hackers didn’t need fancy zero-day exploits. They used vulnerabilities that were already...
Network Optimization
Implementing Zero Trust Security on a Small-Business Budget
If you run a law firm in Salt Lake City or a medical clinic in Provo, you know how important it is to protect sensitive client or patient data. Cybercriminals don’t just target big corporations anymore. They target smaller businesses too, because small businesses...
Test Your Backup Recovery Plan And Save Your Business From Disaster
Did you know that 96% of businesses with a tested backup recovery plan survive ransomware attacks, while only 40% without one do? That’s a shocking gap that proves one simple truth: backups that aren’t tested may not save you when you need them most. Think about it, ...
Can a Ransomware Readiness Plan Save Your Business?
It’s the incident that should keep every business owner up at night. It begs the question: Is your ransomware readiness plan good enough to save your business? In late July 2025, a 158-year-old UK transport brand named Knights of Old (KNP) collapsed after a ransomware...
Protecting Your Business from Ransomware
In 2024, over 71% of businesses targeted by ransomware reported that their backup and recovery strategies directly determined the extent of downtime and data loss. It's clear that preparation is the most powerful defense. At 1Wire, we believe a strong plan begins with...
Utah Cyber Threat Outlook for Mid‑2025
Utah logged 6,877 cyber-crime complaints in 2024 and lost $129.4 million to online fraud, according to the FBI’s latest IC3 Annual Report (It's a long read). The numbers confirm the Utah Cyber Threat is not a distant possibility but an everyday reality. The threat is...
Securing IoT Devices
Best Practices & Managed Firewall for Utah Businesses By 2025, the number of IoT devices in enterprise networks is expected to exceed 75 billion, making securing IoT Devices more critical than ever. From Utah’s large manufacturers deploying industrial sensors to...
Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Critical for Utah Schools and Businesses
In early 2025, a major cybersecurity breach rocked several Utah school districts, exposing the personal data of students and staff through a third-party platform. The breach was traced back to stolen login credentials used to access a system that lacked multi-factor...
Remote Work VPN Risks in Utah
A whopping 81% of Utah VPN traffic spiked in the months following the state’s adult content access law, S.B. 287. This shift not only reveals how quickly users adapt to internet restrictions, it also highlights a growing remote work VPN risk for Utah businesses. So,...
Cybersecurity Employee Training for Utah Businesses
If you’re reading this, you already understand that cybersecurity is a big deal for your business. But here is something many business owners overlook: The folks who check emails, answer calls, and keep your company running are also the ones who can make or break your...









