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Five AI Security Practices Every Organization Should Implement
Good AI security starts with good security hygiene. Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work, but not the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Conversely, the importance of a strong cybersecurity foundation is further enforced by the addition of AI into any work environment. AI tools can help employees summarize information, analyze data, draft content, and perform research…
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The CMMC Phase II Pause: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What You Should Do Now
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) suspended the CMMC Phase II requirements that were scheduled to take effect November 10, 2026, and opened a 60-day review of the entire CMMC program. Here is what that actually means for your obligations as a defense contractor, and, more importantly, what it does not change.…
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When Attackers Get AI Access: Why AI Security Starts With Identity and Permissions When Attackers Get AI Access
AI does not inherently create new permissions. It accelerates what compromised access can do. When leaders think about AI security, the first concern is often, “What if the AI tool gets compromised?” That question matters, but it can pull attention away from a more likely scenario: an attacker compromises a user account and then uses…
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Copilot Cowork Is Generally Available: What Businesses Should Know Before Turning It On
On June 16, 2026, Microsoft announced that Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide. It’s a notable step beyond the Copilot chat experience most teams already know, and because it’s billed based on usage, it deserves a closer look before you switch it on. Here are the questions we’re hearing most from clients, answered in…
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Claude for Small Business: The Push to Make AI Work for You
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, recently announced Claude for Small Business, a package aimed at small and medium-sized organizations that have, up until this point, watched the AI conversation from the sidelines. This release pairs pre-built connectors to common business tools with ready-to-run workflows for everyday operational work. Most importantly for the SMB market, it…
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Copilot Cowork: A Practical Guide to Getting Started
If you have been using AI over the past year, you have likely gotten good at prompting. You ask a question. You refine it. You iterate until you get something usable. Microsoft Copilot Cowork introduces an entirely different way to use AI. With the Cowork Agent, you don’t create one prompt at a time. Instead,…
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What is Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Planning and Why Is It Important?
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning, often referred to as BCDR, is a documented process for how your organization will respond to major disruptions and for returning to normal operations in the event of a disaster. Having a BCDR is gaining renewed attention across industries. What was once viewed as a regulatory or IT-driven exercise…
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Business Intelligence Reporting: Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage
Small and medium-sized businesses face a common challenge: they have data, but they’re not using it to drive decisions. Implementing business intelligence reporting is no longer optional—it’s a requirement for staying competitive. This guide covers the core benefits of BI reporting and consulting, from informed decision-making to operational efficiency and risk management. We aim to…
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Navigating IT Security with Risk Assessment
Digital assets form the backbone of modern organizations. Without a clear picture of your IT vulnerabilities, you’re operating blind. IT risk assessments serve exactly this purpose: they identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. As organizations increasingly rely on interconnected technologies, cybersecurity strategies are no longer optional. An IT risk assessment or…
