Insights

From the field.

Security, managed IT, and what it actually takes to run a protected Microsoft 365 environment. Written for Austin professional services firms.

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TenantScan

Why I Built TenantScan: A Free Microsoft 365 Security Check for Business Owners

Most small business owners cannot get a clear answer about their Microsoft 365 security from anyone. So I built TenantScan. Five minutes, no install, nothing stored, and now listed on the Microsoft Marketplace. Here is what it does and why it is free.

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Jeremy Lowery April 28, 2026  ·  6 min read
Microsoft 365

Five M365 Security Gaps I Find in Almost Every Small Business Tenant

Every small business Microsoft 365 tenant I audit shows the same five gaps. None of them are exotic. All of them show up on cyber insurance questionnaires. Here is the list, why each one matters, and how to fix it in about ten minutes.

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Jeremy Lowery April 21, 2026  ·  7 min read
About

Twenty Years in IT. Here Is Why I Started Lowery Solutions.

I have worked in IT long enough to know exactly how small businesses get let down. They are not dealing with bad luck. They are dealing with a system that was never designed with them in mind. That is why I built this.

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Jeremy Lowery April 14, 2026  ·  6 min read
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Perspective

The MSP Model Is Broken. Here Is How We Are Fixing It.

Most IT providers are running a help desk dressed up as a partnership. Clients pay every month for work they cannot see, hear nothing until something breaks, and have no idea whether their environment is improving. There is a better model.

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Jeremy Lowery April 7, 2026  ·  8 min read
Security

What Cyber Insurance Carriers Are Actually Looking For in 2026

Renewal questionnaires have changed. Carriers are asking specific questions about your Microsoft 365 configuration, and most small firms cannot answer them. Here is what underwriters want to see.

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Jeremy Lowery March 31, 2026  ·  6 min read
AI Security

Shadow AI Is Already in Your Firm. Here Is What to Do About It.

Your attorneys and staff are using ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI tools whether you have a policy or not. Some of that usage is putting client data at risk. Here is how to get visibility and build a response that actually sticks.

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Jeremy Lowery March 24, 2026  ·  5 min read
Microsoft 365

Five Microsoft 365 Settings Law Firms Get Wrong (And How to Fix Them)

After reviewing dozens of Microsoft 365 environments at Austin law firms and professional services practices, these five misconfigurations appear most often. Each one creates real exposure, and none of them take long to fix.

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Jeremy Lowery March 17, 2026  ·  7 min read