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What is GCC High? And Why It Matters More Than Ever for Government Contractors

What is GCC High? And Why It Matters More Than Ever for Government Contractors

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction GCC High might sound like the name of a TV show about high school students, but for government contractors, it’s something far more serious. GCC High, or Microsoft Government Community [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Yale New Haven Health Investigates Cybersecurity Incident, Works to Mitigate Impact

Yale New Haven Health Investigates Cybersecurity Incident, Works to Mitigate Impact

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

NEW HAVEN, Conn. [March 12, 2025] – Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) is actively investigating a cybersecurity incident that affected IT services across its health system over the weekend. The healthcare [...]

Cybersecurity & Tax Season: How to Keep Your Financial Data Safe from Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity & Tax Season: How to Keep Your Financial Data Safe from Cyber Threats

March, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction Tax season, which runs from January through April, is already stressful enough, between gathering financial documents, crunching numbers, and ensuring every detail is accurate, the [...]

Maximizing IT Efficiency: How Smart Tech Choices Improve Business Operations

Maximizing IT Efficiency: How Smart Tech Choices Improve Business Operations

February, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction In today’s digital-driven world, IT is the backbone of business efficiency and productivity. The right technology streamlines operations, enhances collaboration, and drives innovation. [...]

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