Choosing the right Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) can determine whether your next audit ends in certification or crisis. For IT leaders at regulated small and mid-sized businesses, the stakes are higher than ever—HIPAA fines now exceed $2 million per violation category, CMMC certification gates access to Department of Defense contracts, and cyber insurance carriers[…] Read
SIEM is a technology for collecting and analyzing cybersecurity data, while MDR and XDR offer overlapping but differing approaches to threat detection and response. So which solution—or solutions—does your organization need? Here’s how these solutions compare and how to choose the right mix for your business. Key takeaways: MDR is a service model for cybersecurity threat detection and[…] Read
Renewing an IT contract often feels routine. The systems are running, tickets get answered, and nothing seems broken enough to force a change. For many manufacturers, that’s exactly when problems start to build quietly in the background. IT renewal should never be automatic. Manufacturing environments change fast, and your IT provider should change with them.[…] Read
How secure is the world of OT (operational technology), also known as industrial security? Here’s a shocking stat. 98% of IoT device traffic is unencrypted. Yet according to SANS, only 12.6% of organizations have full visibility across the cyber kill chain for industrial control systems. Clearly, unsecured OT and IoT (internet of things) infrastructure is the biggest[…] Read
HIPAA requirements are changing again in 2026. Some requirements have already been finalized with compliance deadlines in 2026. Other changes are on the agenda for HHS to approve in 2026, with compliance deadlines not yet finalized. If you have a managed service provider for healthcare, your provider can help you understand the changes. Either way, there’s[…] Read
Acquisition Doubles Capacity and Expands AI-enabled Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and Microsoft Services Across the Nation Greenville, SC – November 12th, 2025 – Corsica Technologies, a leading national managed service provider (MSP) and industry pioneer in AI-enabled automation, announced today the acquisition of AccountabilIT (AIT), a highly regarded MSP recognized for its robust cybersecurity offerings, deep Microsoft expertise, and trusted client relationships throughout the western region of the United States. This strategic move positions Corsica Technologies to deliver AI-enabled managed IT, cybersecurity and Microsoft services to mid-market and enterprise clients across the[…] Read
Defense contractors have anticipated the full implementation of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) for some time now. On September 10, 2025, the Federal Register published the DFARS Final Rule, giving defense procurement officers the power to require CMMC compliance—both in new contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In other words, CMMC compliance is now required for any contractor[…] Read
It’s that time again. The Windows operating system is becoming EOL (end of life). Everyone from small businesses to enterprises is looking for the right upgrade path from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Whether you’re on your own or working with a managed IT services provider, it’s time to determine how you’ll keep your computers secure[…] Read
The average cost of a data breach is $4.88M, according to IBM. Meanwhile, the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace. It’s not enough to implement MFA (multifactor authentication) and hope for the best. Cybersecurity requires expert thought leadership—and that starts in the C-suite. Yet not every organization can justify hiring a CISO (Chief[…] Read
Sometimes as a penetration tester, you instantly know there is an issue. However, simply explaining the security flaw isn’t sufficient, and you need to show why it’s an issue and how to exploit it! This is a narrative following a desktop application penetration test, doing just that. Firstly, it was noted that while the Desktop[…] Read
