Plain-language answers on managed IT costs, cybersecurity, compliance and business continuity from the Headway Strategy team.
How template-based provisioning, least-privilege access, device enrollment, and same-day access removal work. Includes an offboarding security checklist.
· 8 min read
A written policy isn't an enforced one. Learn the difference between compliance and security, and how to enforce policy on every device.
· 7 min read
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace keep your service running, not your data safe. Learn the shared responsibility model, retention limits, and restores.
· 9 min read
A step-by-step plan to switch MSPs without downtime. What to collect, how to handle admin access, a 30-60-90 day timeline, and the mistakes to avoid.
· 11 min read
Who needs CMMC, what Level 2 requires, the 14 NIST 800-171 control families, the evidence assessors expect, common gaps, and where to start.
· 12 min read
EDR, SOC, and SIEM explained in plain English. What each does, how they work together, what breaks when one is missing, and what a small business needs.
· 9 min read
What managed IT services should include, the contract terms that matter, and the questions to ask any MSP before you sign.
· 10 min read
In 2026, managed IT typically runs from about $75 to $250 per user per month for small and mid-sized businesses. Here is what should be inside that price.
· 11 min read
Tell us about your team and what is going on with your IT. A senior partner replies directly, usually within one business day.
