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Technijian was founded in November of 2000 by Ravi Jain with the goal of providing technology support for small to midsize companies. As the company grew in size, it also expanded its services to address the growing needs of its loyal client base. From its humble beginnings as a one-man-IT-shop, Technijian now employs teams of support staff and engineers in domestic and international offices. Technijian’s US-based office provides the primary line of communication for customers, ensuring each customer enjoys the personalized service for which Technijian has become known.

HIPAA + AI

HIPAA + AI: What Safeguards You Must Have Before Turning On Copilot

Ravi Jain
HIPAA compliance when deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot within healthcare organizations. It warns that utilizing Copilot without specific safeguards can lead to catastrophic regulatory fines, mandatory breach notifications, and potential criminal charges due to the exposure of Protected Health Information (PHI). The text details twelve critical steps required for a compliant implementation, including conducting a pre-deployment risk assessment, obtaining the correct Business Associate Agreement (BAA), implementing strict permission controls using the principle of least privilege, and configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies specifically for Copilot interactions. Furthermore, the source emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges unique to AI, such as shadow AI use, oversharing through misconfigured permissions, and inadequate audit controls. Finally, it positions professional IT services as necessary for small and mid-sized healthcare practices to navigate these complex technical and administrative requirements successfully. ... Read More
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Explained

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Explained: The Safer Way to Connect AI to Your Systems

Ravi Jain
An extensive overview of the security risks associated with integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools—such as ChatGPT and Claude—into business systems, highlighting that this creates a massive, often unsecured, attack surface. It explains the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard designed to standardize these integrations, but stresses that adopting MCP without proper security controls creates “keys to the kingdom” scenarios vulnerable to attacks like prompt injection and token theft. The text then outlines a comprehensive, 12-step security implementation playbook that organizations, particularly Small and Mid-sized Businesses (SMBs), must follow to safely deploy MCP, including mandatory authentication, robust input validation, and continuous security testing. Finally, the document details the services offered by Technijian, an IT provider specializing in secure MCP architecture design and AI security management to help SMBs navigate these complex threats and maintain compliance. ... Read More
Ransomware Recovery Solution

Ransomware Recovery in 24 Hours: How Veeam + QNAP Immutability Saves SMBs

Ravi Jain
Small to Midsize Businesses (SMBs) can achieve ransomware-proof data recovery using a combined solution of Veeam Backup & Replication and QNAP immutable storage. It highlights the critical failure points of traditional backup strategies against modern ransomware, which specifically targets and destroys backup copies to force ransom payment. The document explains that implementing immutability (Write-Once-Read-Many technology) is non-negotiable for guaranteed recovery within 24 hours, outlining twelve critical steps for setup, including security hardening, GFS retention policies, and regular recovery testing. Finally, the text positions Technijian as an expert service provider that implements these architectures, offering managed services and support to ensure compliance and business continuity. ... Read More
Securing Microsoft Copilot: Data Governance for SharePoint and Teams

Copilot Security Checklist: How to Protect SharePoint and Teams Data Before Enabling AI

Ravi Jain
A critical overview of the security challenges posed by deploying Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, particularly concerning data stored in SharePoint and Teams. It warns that Copilot, which respects existing permissions, will expose any confidential data that has been overshared due to accumulated permission sprawl, necessitating proactive measures before enablement. The text outlines a comprehensive 12-step security playbook, which includes conducting permission audits, implementing the principle of least privilege, deploying Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and establishing continuous monitoring. Finally, the source promotes the services of Technijian, an SMB-focused managed IT provider, which offers expertise in implementing these security measures, ensuring clients achieve compliance and maximize their return on investment by securely adopting AI technology. ... Read More

From Legacy SQL to Modern APIs: A Practical Migration Playbook for SMBs

Ravi Jain
Migration playbook advising Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) to move away from Legacy SQL databases toward modern API-driven architectures. The text details the significant challenges posed by older SQL systems, such as scalability limits, security risks, and high maintenance burdens, contrasting them with the enhanced flexibility, superior scalability, and simplified integration offered by modern APIs. It outlines a practical, eight-step migration process, including auditing, defining a target architecture, designing the API layer, and gradual application migration, while also highlighting common pitfalls to avoid. Finally, the source promotes Technijian's specialized consulting services for SMBs seeking expert assistance in this digital transformation process. ... Read More