Burk I.T. Consulting
Owned and led by experienced IT professionals, Burk I.T. has defined a clear mission statement that directs and shapes every aspect of our organization - to create trusted relationships with our clients while providing practical, secure I.T. results.
At the heart of all of our IT managed services is a dedication to the principle of proactive IT support and project management.
Burk I.T. strives to detect and resolve I.T. related issues before those issues can affect our clients and their bottom lines.
Our support methodologies and managed services packages are designed to reduce and/or eliminate system and network downtime along with all the costs and penalties associated with lost productivity.
Our engineers and support teams succeed by drawing on years of experience and expertise, and by partnering with industry-leading technology firms such as Fortinet, Cisco Systems, Datto, and Microsoft. In fact, our specialists hold certifications in a variety of disciplines and from a variety of vendors and organizations, including: Fortinet, Datto, Sentinel one, and more.
Our mission is to create trusted relationships by providing practical, secure, IT results; that’s the Burk I.T. way.
What is CISA? Who is CISA? Why is CISA?
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is disproportionately vital to the safety and security of the country today. This article is about the importance of CISA, and how the politicization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may jeopardize our safety and security in this modern, online world.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is disproportionately vital to the safety and security of the country today. This article is about the importance of CISA, and how the politicization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may jeopardize our safety and security in this modern, online world.
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The Hidden Risks of DIY AI: What Businesses Miss Without an IT Partner
There is a massive gap between using AI and integrating it successfully into a business. At Burk I.T., we’ve seen that many organizations fall into the "DIY Trap." They treat AI like a simple software download, only to realize too late that without proper governance, AI doesn't just solve problems; it scales them.
There is a massive gap between using AI and integrating it successfully into a business. At Burk I.T., we’ve seen that many organizations fall into the "DIY Trap." They treat AI like a simple software download, only to realize too late that without proper governance, AI doesn't just solve problems; it scales them.
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AI and the End of Casual Competence
I have a complicated relationship with writing. I want to say that I enjoy writing, but that is only circumstantially true. Sometimes I enjoy writing scripts for videos, sometimes I like writing poetry, sometimes I like updating my journal, and sometimes I like writing these very blog posts. However, I do not always have the inherent desire or motivation to do any of these things. Fortunately, and unfortunately, there’s a tool for that now: generative AI.
I have a complicated relationship with writing. I want to say that I enjoy writing, but that is only circumstantially true. Sometimes I enjoy writing scripts for videos, sometimes I like writing poetry, sometimes I like updating my journal, and sometimes I like writing these very blog posts. However, I do not always have the inherent desire or motivation to do any of these things. Fortunately, and unfortunately, there’s a tool for that now: generative AI.
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AI vs. AI: Navigating the Industrialized Threat Landscape of 2026
Artificial intelligence has lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals while simultaneously increasing the velocity of their attacks. For small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), the threat has shifted from "random bad luck" to "automated targeting." At Burk I.T., we are seeing a new generation of threats that require a fundamentally different approach to defense.
Artificial intelligence has lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals while simultaneously increasing the velocity of their attacks. For small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), the threat has shifted from "random bad luck" to "automated targeting." At Burk I.T., we are seeing a new generation of threats that require a fundamentally different approach to defense.
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The Death of Windows 10
Windows 11 was announced back in 2021, alongside the announcement that support for Windows 10 would end on October 14, 2025. Obviously, there have been many such announcements over the course of Microsoft and Windows history, but this time, there was very little excitement or anticipation for the transition. One reason is just people’s natural resistance to change, but I think there is a deeper feeling of “is this really necessary?”. That feeling is not completely unfounded.
Windows 11 was announced back in 2021, alongside the announcement that support for Windows 10 would end on October 14, 2025. Obviously, there have been many such announcements over the course of Microsoft and Windows history, but this time, there was very little excitement or anticipation for the transition. One reason is just people’s natural resistance to change, but I think there is a deeper feeling of “is this really necessary?”. That feeling is not completely unfounded.
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The "Silent Tax": Why Neglecting IT Health is Costing You More Than You Think
When you ignore the underlying health of your technology ecosystem, you aren't just saving money on maintenance; you are accumulating Technical Debt. Like any other debt, it accrues interest in the form of sluggish performance, security vulnerabilities, and eventually, a catastrophic "payment" that hits when you can least afford it.
When you ignore the underlying health of your technology ecosystem, you aren't just saving money on maintenance; you are accumulating Technical Debt. Like any other debt, it accrues interest in the form of sluggish performance, security vulnerabilities, and eventually, a catastrophic "payment" that hits when you can least afford it.
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Why "Good Enough" Security Isn't Enough for Cyber Insurance Anymore
What is and isn’t covered often depends on whether your business met the insurer’s security expectations before the incident.
What is and isn’t covered often depends on whether your business met the insurer’s security expectations before the incident.
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Backups vs. BCDR: Is Your Business Protected or Just Documented?
Backups preserve data, but they don’t restore your systems, applications or processes. That’s the role of a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. It’s the difference between having a backup of your data and having your entire business operational when things go wrong.
Backups preserve data, but they don’t restore your systems, applications or processes. That’s the role of a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. It’s the difference between having a backup of your data and having your entire business operational when things go wrong.
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