Quick cybersecurity wins that take under 2 minutes but deliver enterprise-level protection.
Our team discovers these time-saving security fixes while working with clients across Florida – now we’re sharing them with you.
Each fix includes exactly how long it takes and why it matters for your business.
December 2025
Fix #1: Turn On Microsoft’s Silent Security Feature Finally Activated
Tip:
Windows users: Microsoft just activated a critical security feature they’ve been sitting on for 8 years. Go to Windows Security > App & Browser Control > Exploit Protection Settings and verify “Control Flow Guard (CFG)” is enabled. Microsoft silently turned this on in recent updates, but some systems may need manual verification.
Why It Matters:
Control Flow Guard prevents memory corruption attacks that hackers use to hijack programs. Microsoft built this protection in 2017 but only started auto-enabling it in December 2025. If your systems haven’t updated recently or had custom security policies, CFG might still be off. This free built-in protection blocks entire classes of exploits.
How Fast Of A Fix?
90 seconds to verify CFG is enabled
Fix #2: Set ‘Out of Office’ Auto-Replies in Email (But Do It Smart)
Tip:
Before setting your out-of-office email reply for the holidays, remove details about how long you’ll be gone and who’s covering for you. Don’t write “I’m away December 20-January 2, contact Sarah at sarah@company.com for urgent matters.” Just say “I’m currently out of the office and will respond when I return.” Attackers use detailed auto-replies to target your replacement and time their attacks.
Why It Matters:
Out-of-office messages tell hackers exactly when you’re gone, how long, and who to impersonate. Scammers monitor auto-replies during the holidays to send fake urgent requests to the person covering for you. “Hi Sarah, John told me to contact you while he’s away. Can you approve this invoice?” Your replacement doesn’t know your vendors and might not question it during the holiday chaos.
How Fast Of A Fix?
60 seconds to edit your out-of-office template
November 2025
Fix #1: Check for Unused Employee Accounts
Tip:
Log into your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace admin panel and check the “Last Sign-In” date for every user. With professional Fast Tech Fixes, Disable any account that hasn’t logged in for 60+ days, then remove the license to stop paying for it. Former employee accounts sitting dormant are open doors for hackers.
Why It Matters:
Every unused account is a security risk and wasted money. Hackers target old employee accounts because no one’s monitoring them. You’re also paying monthly license fees for people who don’t even work there anymore.
How Fast Of A Fix?
15 minutes to audit and disable accounts
Fix #2: Set Up Automatic Backup Testing (Windows)
Tip:
Schedule a monthly automatic restore test for your Windows backups. If you’re using Windows Backup or third-party software like Veeam or Acronis, set up an automated test that restores a random file to a separate test folder (not your live system). Verify the file opens correctly. Most backup software includes built-in test restore features that run automatically without touching your production data.
Why It Matters:
60% of businesses discover their Windows backups don’t work when they’re trying to recover from ransomware or hardware failure. By then, it’s too late. Monthly testing catches corrupt backup files, missing folders, or configuration errors while you still have time to fix them before disaster strikes.
How Fast Of A Fix?
20 minutes to configure automatic test restores in Windows Backup or your backup software; runs on its own monthly after that
October 2025
Fix #1: October’s #1 Ransomware Target: Your QuickBooks Company File
Tip:
Move your QuickBooks company file off your desktop or downloads folder. Store it on a network drive with automatic backups, or better yet, upgrade to QuickBooks Online. Ransomware loves desktop files because they’re easy to encrypt.
Why It Matters:
QuickBooks files contain your entire financial history, customer data, and vendor information. Losing access means you can’t invoice, pay bills, or run payroll.
How Fast Of A Fix?
5 minutes to move the file; 15 minutes to verify backups
Fix #2: Daylight Saving Ends November 3: Check Your Backup Schedules
Tip:
Before clocks fall back November 3, verify your backup systems adjust automatically. Some older backup software doesn’t handle time changes well, causing backups to run at wrong times or skip entirely.
Why It Matters:
Missing even one night of backups during a critical window could mean losing a day’s worth of business data if something goes wrong.
How Fast Of A Fix?
3 minutes to verify automatic time adjustment settings
September 2025
Fix #1: Turn On This Hidden Windows Setting to Stop 73% of Malware
Tip:
Go to Windows Security > App & Browser Control > Turn on ‘Block’ under ‘Check apps and files.’ This free built-in protection blocks most malware downloads automatically.
Why It Matters:
Many businesses don’t enable Windows’ built-in security features
How Fast Of A Fix?
45 seconds per computer
Fix #2: The Microsoft 365 ‘Storage Full’ Scam Costing Businesses
Tip:
Getting emails saying ‘Your Microsoft 365 storage is 99% full’? Before clicking ‘Upgrade Now,’ log into your real Microsoft 365 admin center. Criminals use storage fears to steal business account passwords.
Why It Matters:
89% of small businesses use Microsoft 365; a perfect phishing target
How Fast Of A Fix?
30 seconds to check real storage vs. clicking suspicious emails