Houston IT Developers Blog

Cybersecurity.

Managed detection and response, EDR, ransomware, email security and awareness training — plain-English guides to protecting a small business, and what the tooling actually costs.

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5 min

How Much Does CrowdStrike Cost? 2026 Falcon Pricing, Explained

CrowdStrike publishes prices for three Falcon tiers and quotes the rest. The real per-device numbers, what each tier includes, the device cap on Go, and what is not covered.

6 min

Huntress vs CrowdStrike vs Sophos: Choosing EDR for a Small Business

A straight comparison of three EDR platforms for small business — what each covers, what each does not, published pricing, and why none of them is a complete security stack.

5 min

Ransomware Protection for Small Business: What Actually Works

Ransomware protection is layered, and the layer that decides whether you reopen is backup. What actually stops it, what to do in the first hour, and why paying rarely works.

6 min

Security Awareness Training for Small Business: What Works and What Wastes Time

Annual compliance videos change nothing. What effective employee security training looks like, how to run phishing simulations without wrecking trust, and what it costs.

6 min

What Is an MSSP? Managed Security Services Explained (And What They Cost)

An MSSP runs your security for you. What managed security services include, how an MSSP differs from an MSP and from MDR, what it costs per user, and how to pick one.

6 min

What Is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response vs Antivirus, Explained

EDR watches what software does, not what it is. What EDR stands for, how it differs from antivirus, what managed EDR adds, and whether a small business needs it.

7 min

What Is MDR? Managed Detection and Response, Explained (2026 Buyer's Guide)

MDR is security software plus a 24/7 team that investigates and responds for you. What it includes, how it differs from EDR and MSSP, what it costs, and how to judge a provider.