Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Important Update: What CMMC 2.0 Means for Your DoD/DoW Contracts
If your company works with the Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) or subcontracts under a prime, you need a clear understanding of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 framework: what it requires, when it becomes enforceable, how much it might cost,...
Bank Impersonation Scam: Breaking Down The Breach
Cybercriminals do not always rely on advanced tools or technical exploits. In many cases, the most effective attacks are the simplest, targeting people rather than systems. Two recent incidents that occurred just four days apart...
Is an MSP Right for Your Business? Let’s Break It Down
Managing IT in today’s fast-paced environment is no walk in the park. From constant security threats to the challenge of scaling, IT can quickly become overwhelming for small and mid-sized businesses. This is where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) step in. But is...
Remote Access Scam Exposes Company Network: Breaking Down The Breach
Welcome to another edition of our Breaking Down the Breach series. In this case study, we explore how a remote employee—by simply trying to fix a home printer—twice exposed their company’s network to serious cyber risk through a Remote Access Scam. It’s a reminder...
Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional: Lessons from a Real-Life Nightmare
In today’s fast-paced digital world, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an alarming rate. One recent case offers a jarring wake-up call to firms of all sizes: Jackie Marie Peters. No, not a disgruntled client or overworked IRS agent, but a convicted fraudster who...
Co-Managed vs. Fully Managed—Which Is Right for Your Business?
Running a small or mid-sized business involves juggling multiple responsibilities, from client demands to employee management, and sometimes, IT just doesn't get the attention it deserves—until things go wrong. When that happens, business operations can grind to a...
Corporate VPN Compromise: Breaking Down the Breach
Welcome to the latest edition of our “Breaking Down the Breach” series. In this installment we dissect a ransomware incident that leapt from a corporate headquarters into a branch office through an overly‑permissive...
Secure, Reliable, and Optimized for Success
Managing modern networks isn’t what it used to be. As businesses grow and technology evolves, the complexity of keeping networks secure, fast, and efficient can feel like walking a tightrope. Balancing security with performance is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity...
IT Infrastructure, AI, & Cybersecurity: Cloud vs. On-Prem
Should businesses stay on-premise, migrate to the cloud, or adopt a hybrid model? This topic was at the center of a recent discussion featuring Jim Peterson, a cybersecurity expert from ConnectWise and Pierre Marcella from WingSwept. Their conversation covered the...