IT Sprawl, Security Gaps, and the Dangers of Overreaching Why discipline matters in MSP work (and how a VP’s inbox taught us a lesson) Most IT nightmares don’t start with a hacker —they start with good intentions, no guardrails, and too many tools fighting for space in the stack. That combo is how you get IT sprawl , missed patches, and “Who touched the mailboxes?” moments. The Silent Killer: IT Sprawl IT sprawl = overlapping tools, one-off vendor trials that never die, and shadow IT living rent-free in your environment. It quietly taxes budgets and creates blind spots. Four “endpoint protections” installed across a single fleet—none reporting cleanly. Ten cloud storage apps because “this one color-codes better.” Multiple RMM/monitoring tools generating alert fatigue and missed incidents. Cost goes up, signal goes down, and accountability disappears. Standardize the stack. Fewer, better-integrated tools = clear...

Welcome to Root Access Guy Hi, I’m Brian Fulcher — IT pro, security strategist, and MSP problem-solver. After growing up in the rural foothills of North Carolina and having the chance to work and travel in some of the biggest cities, I’ve learned how to bridge the gap between small-town practicality and enterprise-scale IT solutions. This blog is where I share real-world IT and MSP best practices , practical security strategies, and the occasional bit of tech humor. Whether you’re running a small business or managing large-scale infrastructure, you’ll find tips, tools, and insights you can put into action right away. Thanks for stopping by — let’s make IT work smarter, not harder. Follow me on LinkedIn or email me at contact@rootaccessguy.com