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Curious Tech – September 2025
We round up some of the coolest, quirkiest, and most mind-blowing tech we’ve stumbled across. Whether it’s survival gear straight out of a sci-fi movie or gadgets that make your daily routine feel futuristic, here’s what caught our attention this month. Cool Tech...
Waident Hosts Tech BBQ for Naperville High Schoolers in Partnership with KidsMatter
At Waident, we believe technology is about people. In particular, helping the next generation find their path in this world. That’s why we were excited to host a Tech BBQ at our Naperville headquarters, welcoming 25 high school students in partnership with KidsMatter....
Why Backups And MFA Are So Important For Ransomware
Two of the simplest and cheapest ways to protect your company from a ransomware attack are Multifactor Authentication and a fresh backup. Here's why. Back up everything! You are not invulnerable. Catastrophicdata loss can happen to you - one worm or Trojanis...
Waident Renews SOC 2 Certification: A Continued Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence
Waident, a Midwest-based MSP, is proud to announce the successful completion of our latest SOC 2® (System and Organization Control 2) examination, with a final report dated May 31, 2025. By completing the SOC 2 examination once more, we keep strengthening our position...
Will AI Replace Humans in Cybersecurity? Insights from Waident’s CEO and CISO
AI and cybersecurity are two of the hottest topics in technology today. The ongoing debate about how AI and cybersecurity complement or compete with each other is already reshaping risk management and strategic planning. As AI becomes more integrated into security...
Cool Tech: April 2025
Check out Waident's round-up of the coolest technology gadgets: A scooter carryon It’s a carry-on and a scooter, so you can finally merge your love for travel, tech, and not walking through airports like a mere mortal.Why You’ll Love It: Say goodbye to dragging...
MSP Leadership, the Waident Way: John Ahlberg on ChannelPro’s 3 Questions
And we’re back! John Ahlberg is featured in ChannelPro’s 3 Questions series. This series offers key insights from top MSPs, vendors, and business consultants serving the IT channel. We talked about why we look for the “weird” when hiring at Waident (and how one...
The Coolest Tech Gadgets from CES 2025: Your Ultimate Innovation Round-Up
Check out Waident's round-up of the coolest gadgets from CES 2025: Roborock’s Robotic Arm Vacuum: Your New Cleaning Hero Feature: A robot vacuum that doesn’t just clean—it picks up small obstacles like socks and toys to keep itself running smoothly.Why You’ll Love It:...
9 Steps Manufacturers Can Take to Prevent a Ransomware Attack
Attacks on critical suppliers in the gas and food industries have illustrated how hackers attack easy targets, inflict serious pain, and extract easy money from pressured executives. Using what we've learned from recent attacks here are 10 steps manufacturers can take...
The AI Security Dilemma: What Every CEO Must Know to Protect Their Business
Many CEOs remain hesitant to embrace AI in their company, but the truth is, we are already surrounded by it. As a cybersecurity firm, our top priority is always security—especially when it comes to using tools like AI. What most people don’t know is that AI has been...
Santa Isn’t the Only One Making a List: 5 Holiday Cyber Threats to Watch
Santa might be getting ready to say “Ho-ho-ho!”, but cybercriminals are gearing up to capitalize on our festive cheer and lowered defenses. As an IT and cybersecurity provider, it’s our duty to warn businesses to be extra vigilant during the holiday season. We...
The Ultimate Holiday Wishlist for Curious Techies by Waident
Golf Tech Tee Swing smarter, not harder! This high-tech tee is every golf nerd’s dream, turning your favorite hobby into a data-driven adventure. Bril Toothbrush Sanitizer Give your toothbrush a sci-fi upgrade—it’s like a lightsaber stand for germs! Meta Quest 3 XR...
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