Digital drag is what happens when outdated systems, manual processes, and disconnected tools slow down your business. It’s like trying to run a race with weights strapped to your ankles. You’re ready to move fast, but something keeps holding you back.

Why the 48 CFR Update Matters for Defense Contractors

After the Department of War (DoW) (formerly the Department of Defense) officially published the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) clause in 48 CFR, it marked a turning point for defense contractors and subcontractors across the supply chain.

Cyberattacks are no longer rare events. Every business, from startups to established companies, faces digital risks that can disrupt operations and compromise customer trust. Fortunately, preparing for these threats doesn’t require a huge budget or large teams.

If your business relies on Windows 10, October 14, 2025, is a date you cannot afford to overlook. On this day, Microsoft will officially end all support for  the Windows 10 operating system. No more security patches, feature updates, or technical assistance.

Medical practices have become prime targets for cybercriminals. With the high value of patient data, strict HIPAA requirements, and often limited IT resources, healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. For medical practices of any size, strong security is no longer optional — it’s essential for protecting patients and keeping operations running.

For small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in regulated industries—healthcare, financial services, law, and defense contracting—the shift to Microsoft 365 is accelerating. Remote and hybrid work have made secure, cloud-based collaboration tools essential.

When your systems crash, most leaders start searching for ‘managed IT support near me’—but quick fixes only go so far. Without both reliable backups and a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan, downtime can put customers and revenue at risk Backups preserve your data, but they don’t restore your systems, applications, or processes.

Disasters aren’t always the biggest threat to your business; uncertainty often is. Many leaders assume they’ll know what to do when things go wrong. But without clarity on what’s critical to keep operations running, even minor disruptions can spiral.

As we move deeper into 2025, reviewing a HIPAA compliance checklist 2025 is a critical responsibility for medical practices. The HIPAA Security Rule, established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sets national standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI). Compliance with this rule has never been more important as the healthcare landscape faces a growing number of challenges, including: Ransomware attacks targeting healthcare organizations of all sizes AI misuse that could expose or infer sensitive patient information Vulnerabilities in expanded digital workflows such as electronic health record (EHR) integrations, telehealth platforms, and secure patient portals These new ways of delivering care improve efficiency and patient experience, but they also create more entry points for cyberattacks if not properly secured.

Small financial firms—CPAs, wealth managers, mortgage brokers, and boutique investment advisors—are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Why? Because they handle sensitive personal and financial data but often lack the dedicated IT resources of larger institutions.