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CMMC Phase 2 Rollout – What Contractors Need to Do Now

CMMC Phase 2 Rollout – What Contractors Need to Do Now

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction If you're a defense contractor, a small to medium-sized business in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, or a compliance officer, then CMMC 2.0 should already be on your radar. [...]

IT Security Best Practices Every Business Should Follow

IT Security Best Practices Every Business Should Follow

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction With today’s constantly evolving cyber threat landscape, strong IT security has become essential for business. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated and threats more frequent [...]

What to Expect at the FINRA Annual Conference 2025

What to Expect at the FINRA Annual Conference 2025

April, 2025 | Charles IT

As the financial sector continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, staying ahead of compliance requirements is more than just good practice—it’s essential. That’s why the FINRA Annual Conference 2025 [...]

CMMC 2.0 Compliance – What You Need to Know

CMMC 2.0 Compliance – What You Need to Know

April, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction To secure lucrative contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), businesses must meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. That’s because CMMC ensures [...]

2025 FINRA Conference: Key Trends & Compliance Updates

2025 FINRA Conference: Key Trends & Compliance Updates

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction The FINRA Annual Conference is just around the corner, taking place from May 13 to May 15, 2025. This event is very important in that it’s a key opportunity for financial professionals, [...]

Decade of Innovation: Navigating IT and Disaster Recovery

Decade of Innovation: Navigating IT and Disaster Recovery

March, 2025 | Charles IT

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How Smart IT Investments Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs for Growing Businesses

How Smart IT Investments Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs for Growing Businesses

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction With technology, especially AI, revolutionizing every industry, the demand for efficiency in 2025 is stronger than ever. This year alone, 64% of organizations reportedly plan to increase [...]

Creating IT Teams and Departments in the Age of AI

Creating IT Teams and Departments in the Age of AI

March, 2025 | Charles IT

Introduction It’s no secret that IT is always evolving. After all, the “T” stands for technology, and we all know how fast that moves. Add artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix, and the pace of [...]

10 Cybersecurity Must-Haves for Financial Firm During Tax Season

10 Cybersecurity Must-Haves for Financial Firm During Tax Season

March, 2025 | Charles IT

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Preparing for DoD Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide to CMMC Compliance in 2025

Preparing for DoD Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide to CMMC Compliance in 2025

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction For businesses aiming to secure Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, meeting the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements is essential. CMMC ensures that defense [...]

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