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Resources
Guides, checklists, webinars, and more to help you get the most from your IT and security. Check our 2026 IT Risk Checklist, guides, and blog.
BitBlockIT offers free resources to help Orange County and Southern California businesses improve their technology and security posture. Our guides cover practical topics such as backup and disaster recovery, cloud migration, and home office setup. We also provide checklists for risk assessment and cybersecurity readiness, plus recorded webinars and e-books for executives and IT decision-makers. Everything here is designed to be actionable—whether you use it on your own or as a starting point for a conversation with our team.
IT Security Checklist for SMBs
A practical checklist to improve your security posture.
ViewGuideCloud Migration Guide
Steps to plan and execute a smooth cloud migration.
ViewGuideHow to Back Up Your PC on Windows 11
Step-by-step guide to set up File History and backup options on Windows 11.
ViewGuideHow to Connect to Your Office VPN from Home
Connect securely to your work network from a home office.
ViewGuideWhat Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Simple explanation of MFA and why it protects your accounts.
ViewGuideHow to Recognize Phishing Emails
Red flags and what to do when you spot a phishing attempt.
ViewGuideWhen to Call IT Support vs. Try It Yourself
Learn when a problem is safe to fix on your own and when you should contact your IT team.
ViewGuideWhat to Expect from Managed IT Services
How managed IT differs from break-fix and what benefits you get.
ViewE-bookRansomware Prevention: A Complete Guide for SMBs
How to prevent, detect, and recover from ransomware. Practical steps for Orange County businesses.
ViewE-bookMulti-Factor Authentication: Implementation Guide for Business
Step-by-step MFA rollout: choosing methods, enrolling users, and avoiding common pitfalls.
ViewE-bookPhishing Defense Handbook for Employees and IT
Recognize phishing, train your team, and reduce risk with technical and human controls.
ViewE-bookEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR): A Guide for SMBs
What EDR is, why it matters beyond antivirus, and how to choose and deploy it.
ViewE-bookZero Trust for Small and Medium Business
Principles of zero trust and practical steps to adopt them without enterprise budgets.
ViewE-bookIT Incident Response Playbook for SMBs
How to prepare for and respond to security incidents: roles, steps, and communication.
ViewE-bookSecurity Awareness Training: A Practical Guide
Design and run effective security awareness programs that change behavior.
ViewE-bookVendor and Third-Party Security Assessment
Evaluate and manage cybersecurity risk from vendors and partners.
ViewE-bookPenetration Testing Basics: What SMBs Need to Know
When and why to get a pentest, what to expect, and how to use the results.
ViewE-bookPasswords and Credentials: Best Practices for Business
Password policies, password managers, and credential hygiene for teams.
ViewE-bookEmail Security: Protecting Your Business Inbox
Secure email configuration, spoofing protection, and safe handling of attachments and links.
ViewE-bookAn Executive's Guide to Cybersecurity
A concise guide for business leaders on cybersecurity risks, compliance, and how to partner with IT.
ViewE-bookCloud Migration: A Complete Guide for SMBs
Plan, execute, and validate a cloud migration with minimal risk and maximum value.
ViewE-bookMicrosoft 365 Security: Best Practices for Business
Harden M365: MFA, conditional access, threat protection, and data loss prevention.
ViewE-bookHybrid Cloud Strategy: When to Keep Workloads On-Premises
Decide what belongs in the cloud vs. on-prem and how to connect them securely.
ViewE-bookCloud Cost Optimization: Reduce Spend Without Sacrificing Performance
Right-sizing, reserved capacity, and governance to control cloud costs.
ViewE-bookCloud Security: Understanding Shared Responsibility
What the cloud provider secures vs. what you must secure—and how to close gaps.
ViewE-bookSaaS Management: Visibility, Security, and Cost Control
Discover, secure, and optimize the SaaS apps your business uses.
ViewE-bookAzure vs. AWS for Small and Medium Business
A practical comparison to help you choose the right cloud platform for your needs.
ViewE-bookGoogle Workspace Security: A Practical Guide
Secure Google Workspace: 2FA, SSO, DLP, and admin best practices.
ViewE-bookHow to Choose an MSP in Orange County
Key questions and criteria for selecting a managed services provider that fits your business.
ViewE-bookBreak-Fix vs. Managed IT: Making the Right Choice
Compare reactive break-fix support with proactive managed services and when to switch.
ViewE-bookvCIO Services: The Value of Virtual IT Leadership
What a vCIO does, when you need one, and how to get strategic IT without a full-time hire.
ViewE-bookHelp Desk Best Practices for SMBs
Ticketing, SLAs, escalation, and user communication that keep support effective.
ViewE-bookIT SLA Negotiation: What to Ask For and Why
Response times, uptime, and escalation—how to negotiate SLAs that protect your business.
ViewE-bookIT Assessment Guide: What to Expect and How to Use It
What an IT assessment covers and how to turn findings into a roadmap.
ViewE-book2026 IT & Cybersecurity Risk Checklist
A practical checklist covering backup, MFA, firewall, endpoint protection, and cyber insurance readiness.
ViewE-bookPatch Management Best Practices for SMBs
Prioritize, test, and deploy patches without disrupting business operations.
ViewE-bookHIPAA IT Checklist for Healthcare Organizations
Technical and administrative safeguards for PHI: access controls, encryption, and policies.
ViewE-bookCyber Insurance Readiness: What Insurers Want to See
Improve your application and premiums with documented security controls.
ViewE-bookCCPA and Data Privacy: A Guide for California SMBs
Understand CCPA obligations and practical steps to comply with data privacy requirements.
ViewE-bookIT Audit Prep: A Checklist for Compliance and Certification
Prepare for SOC, ISO, or customer audits with documented controls and evidence.
ViewE-bookCompliance Frameworks Overview: NIST, ISO, SOC
A plain-language overview of common frameworks and when each might apply.
ViewE-bookGDPR Basics for US Businesses with EU Customers
When GDPR applies, key requirements, and practical steps for smaller US firms.
ViewE-bookBackup Strategy: A Complete Guide for SMBs
What to back up, how often, where to store it, and how to verify restores.
ViewE-bookRansomware Recovery Playbook
Step-by-step recovery from ransomware using backups and when to call in experts.
ViewE-bookBusiness Continuity Planning: A Guide for SMBs
Identify critical systems, plan for outages, and document recovery procedures.
ViewE-bookDisaster Recovery Testing: Why and How
Test restores and failover so you know your DR plan works when you need it.
ViewE-bookCloud Backup vs. On-Premises: Choosing the Right Approach
Compare cloud and local backup options for cost, recovery time, and security.
ViewE-bookImmutable Backup Explained: Why It Matters for Ransomware
What immutable backups are and how they protect you from encryption and deletion.
ViewE-bookVoIP Evaluation Guide: Cost, Reliability, and Features
Evaluate VoIP providers and plan a migration from traditional phone systems.
ViewE-bookMicrosoft Teams Best Practices for Business
Channels, permissions, external sharing, and security in Microsoft Teams.
ViewE-bookUnified Communications: Voice, Video, and Chat in One
What UC is, how it supports hybrid work, and how to choose a platform.
ViewE-bookVideo Conferencing Security: Best Practices
Secure Zoom, Teams, and other platforms: waiting rooms, encryption, and access control.
ViewE-bookIT Consulting: When to Hire vs. In-House
Decide when to use external consultants vs. building an internal IT team.
ViewE-bookIT Strategy and Technology Roadmap Guide
Align IT with business goals and build a prioritized roadmap for the next 12–24 months.
ViewE-bookVendor Management Best Practices for IT
Select, contract with, and manage technology vendors for better outcomes.
ViewE-bookTechnology Budget Planning for SMBs
Plan and justify IT spend: hardware refresh, software, security, and support.
ViewE-bookRemote Work IT: Essentials for Orange County Businesses
Secure remote access, collaboration tools, and policies for hybrid and remote teams.
ViewE-bookHome Office Security: A Guide for Remote Workers
Secure home networks, devices, and habits when working from home.
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