Microsoft 365 Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week! Conditional Formatting Excel, Shodan, BBB Cyber Tips

Written by Aaron Kreps | Oct 16, 2025 5:00:01 PM
  • Use Conditional Formatting in Excel to color code rows and make data easier to read.
  • Learn what Shodan is and how cybersecurity experts use it to uncover online vulnerabilities.
  • See why SMBs are top targets during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Microsoft 365

Staring at endless Excel rows can make it difficult to spot important details, but color coding your data can make it easier. With Excel’s Conditional Formatting, you can automatically highlight rows or cells based on specific criteria. Whether you want to flag overdue items, track project status, or simply make your spreadsheet easier to read, this will help you find the information you need faster.

Title: Change Row Color Based on Value

Viewing Time: under 2 minutes


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Cybersecurity

Just like organizing data in Excel helps you locate what matters most, cybersecurity professionals rely on tools to find critical information across the internet. One such tool is Shodan. While Shodan is designed for cybersecurity experts, it’s also accessible to bad actors. In this Cybersecurity Short, Stephen Hicks explains what Shodan is and how it works.

Title: Shodan

Viewing Time: under 8 minutes

Cybersecurity Part 2

We’re halfway through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect reminder that security is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a large organization or a small business, hackers are always scanning for vulnerabilities. As Hicks notes in his video, cybercriminals don’t discriminate, they target whoever is easiest to compromise. This video breaks down why SMBs are prime targets and shares practical steps to keep your organization secure.

Title: BBB: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, small businesses need to be on high alert

Viewing Time: under 2 minutes

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