Why SMBs Need Managed IT: Inside MBPS on Stopping Phishing, Malware & Ransomware

On this episode of whatkeepsyouawake.tv, host David Hooser talks with Austin Johns and Tyler Hooser from MBPS about the real IT risks facing small and mid-sized businesses. They unpack how phishing and social engineering actually hit companies, why every endpoint needs XDR/antivirus, what layered backups look like for fast ransomware recovery, and how to build proactive defenses with permissions hygiene, patching, and Microsoft 365 controls. They also cover the smart uses of AI in security and the privacy guardrails teams should follow when using AI tools. What you’ll learn: • The human side of security: user training and social engineering awareness • Phishing defense: smarter mail filtering and org-level settings in Microsoft 365 • Malware and XDR: why protection must run on every device, on-site and remote • Ransomware readiness: off-site and M365 backups, access control, and recovery playbooks • Proactive vs. reactive IT: monitoring, patching, closed ports, and documented processes • AI in the stack: using AI to defend while protecting sensitive company data About MBPS: MBPS is a people-first Managed IT Services partner that pairs friendly, responsive support with enterprise-grade security practices so issues become opportunities, not roadblocks. Connect with MBPS: Website: mbps.com Email: sales@mbps.com If this helped, please like, follow, and subscribe to whatkeepsyouawake.tv for more practical playbooks that help entrepreneurs sleep better at night. #ManagedIT #SMB #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #Phishing #DataSecurity #EndpointSecurity #Microsoft365 #Backups #IncidentResponse #AI #SmallBusiness #ITSupport #MBPS #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV