The ExColo Security Blog

Cybersecurity insights, IT best practices, and industry analysis from our team in Chicago.

Business Risk

The Real Cost of a Data Breach for a Mid-Size Business in 2026

The average breach costs $4.88M — here is what that actually means for a mid-size business.

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Network Security

Cisco ISE vs. the Alternatives: What We've Seen in Real Deployments

An honest comparison of ISE vs. Aruba ClearPass and Forescout from engineers who've deployed them all.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
Cybersecurity

What Is Zero Trust and Do Chicago SMBs Actually Need It?

Zero Trust in plain English — what it means, why it matters, and where to start without a big budget.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
IT Consulting

How to Choose an IT Consulting Firm in Chicago: 7 Questions to Ask

Seven questions every Chicago business should ask before signing a contract with an IT partner.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Reality Check: Misconfigurations Costing Companies Millions

The most common and costly cloud misconfigurations in 2026 — and how to fix them.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
AI Security

Is Your AI a Security Liability?

Prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage — AI threats your security team needs to understand now.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
AI Security

AI and Cybersecurity in 2026: The Double-Edged Sword Every CISO Must Face

AI is transforming cybersecurity for both defenders and attackers. Here is what security teams need to know.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
Network Security

Microsegmentation: Stop Lateral Movement Before It Destroys Your Network

How microsegmentation limits how far attackers can move inside your network.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
Identity Security

Why Identity Is the New Perimeter: Zero Trust Identity in 2026

Identity-based attacks cause over 80% of breaches. Learn why Zero Trust Identity is critical in 2026.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
OpenStack

Build Windows Images for OpenStack

How to build custom Windows images for use and deployment with KVM and OpenStack.

March 8, 2026 Read More →
OpenStack

Openstack / Installing KVM

A tutorial for installing KVM, the default hypervisor in OpenStack, on Ubuntu.

March 8, 2026 Read More →

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