🔋 Test Your UPS Battery Backups

When was the last time you tested your UPS battery backups? Before holiday closures, verify they're working and holding a charge. Power outages don't wait for convenient times!

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🎯 Plan Your 2026 IT Budget

December is perfect for IT budget planning. Review 2025 expenses, identify upcoming needs (hardware refreshes, software upgrades), and align tech spending with business goals.

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☕ Public WiFi Safety for Traveling Employees

Public WiFi at airports, hotels, and coffee shops is risky. Always use your VPN, avoid accessing sensitive data, and turn off automatic WiFi connections on devices.

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📱 Secure Mobile Devices Before Travel

Update mobile devices, enable encryption, and set up remote wipe before holiday travel. Lost phones happen during busy holiday shopping and travel. Be prepared!

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🌐 VPN Checklist for Holiday Remote Workers

Remote workers need VPN access during holidays. Test connections now, verify credentials are current, and ensure everyone knows how to connect securely. Don't wait!

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🧹 Clean Up Old User Accounts

Review your user directories and distribution lists. Remove old accounts, update contact info, and clean up distribution lists. A tidy directory improves security and collaboration.

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🔄 Schedule January Patch Updates Now

Don't start the new year behind on security patches. Schedule your January updates now while you have time to plan. Many critical updates are released in December!

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💳 Review Expiring Software Licenses

Check which software licenses expire in Q1 2026. Renew critical ones before the holiday rush, and cancel subscriptions you're not using. Spring cleaning for your software stack!

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📝 Document This Year's Network Changes

Take 30 minutes to document network changes, new devices, or configuration updates from 2025. Your future self will thank you when troubleshooting issues in January!

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🔐 Audit User Access Before Holidays

Review who has access to what in your systems. Remove access for departed employees, disable unused accounts, and verify contractor permissions. Clean access lists = better security.

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📧 Craft Security-Aware Out-of-Office Messages

Your out-of-office reply shouldn't reveal too much! Avoid specific dates, don't mention traveling, and provide an emergency contact. Cybercriminals read these to time their attacks.

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💾 Schedule Year-End Backups

Before your holiday closure, schedule automatic backups for all critical data. Test one restore to make sure it works. The best holiday gift? Peace of mind knowing your data is safe!

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🎁 Holiday Phishing Alert

'Tis the season for phishing scams! Shipping notices, gift card offers, and charity requests spike in December. Train your team to verify sender addresses and hover over links before clicking.

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🔐 Enable MFA Before Holiday Travel

Heading out for the holidays? Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication for all critical accounts before you travel. It adds extra security when accessing systems remotely—cybercriminals don't take holidays off!

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