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Compliance Is NOT Security!
We have seen a continual pattern of this fact almost weekly. At IP Services, we’ve worked with countless organizations that proudly hold up their SOC 2 report, HIPPA, ISO 27001 certificate, or PCI DSS attestation…while companies are quietly running unpatched systems, weak privileged access, and incident response plans that haven’t been tested in years.Both realities…
When the Cloud Coughs: A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Resilience and Quantum Readiness
It wasn’t the first outage, and it won’t be the last. But when a single cloud region blinked and half the Internet held its breath, every board of directors got a free masterclass in one uncomfortable truth: our systems are far more interconnected and fragile than we’d like to admit. Within minutes, dashboards turned amber,…
AI in Cybersecurity: The Double-Edged Sword Every Manager Needs to Understand
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are reshaping cybersecurity…for better and worse. While these technologies can strengthen defenses, they also empower attackers in ways that traditional security measures can’t always handle. The Threat Side: AI isn’t just a tool for tech teams. Hackers now use it to automate attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and craft phishing…
AI in Cybersecurity: The Double-Edged Sword Every Manager Needs to Understand
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are reshaping cybersecurity…for better and worse. While these technologies can strengthen defenses, they also empower attackers in ways that traditional security measures can’t always handle. The Threat Side: AI isn’t just a tool for tech teams. Hackers now use it to automate attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and craft phishing…
Why Zero Trust is Your Best Defense in Today’s Cybersecurity War
Cybersecurity isn’t an abstract IT concern anymore. It’s an everyday business issue that can determine whether a company survives or fails. In his recent appearance on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly, cybersecurity expert Scott Alldridge explained why the “assume breach” mindset is no longer optional—it’s essential. The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service One of the…
Don’t Byte Off More Than You Can Tech: Benefits of IT Outsourcing
The benefits of IT outsourcing aren’t just about shaving dollars off a budget, they’re about sparing your sanity when the servers blink red at 3 a.m. Too many companies duct-tape their infrastructure together with good intentions and overcaffeinated staff.Eventually, the cracks show and not even your most heroic “Ctrl+Z” can undo poor capacity planning. Outsourcing…
Phishing with Adversary-in-the-Middle (AITM) Tactics: Why MFA Isn’t Bulletproof
For years, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been promoted as one of the best defenses against phishing attacks. By requiring something more than just a password (such as a text message code or app-based approval) businesses could make it far harder for attackers to break in. But in 2025, attackers have learned new tricks. A growing…
Beyond the Binary: Blending Managed Services vs Professional Services for IT That Works
Managed services vs professional services is not a choice between rivals, but a decision about timing, control, and precision. The most effective IT strategies don’t force a trade-off between continuity and transformation. They know when to keep systems steady, and when to bring in force multipliers. 79% of businesses struggle when purchasing or implementing new…
What’s in Your Stack? Why the Right Types of Managed IT Services Matter More Than Ever
The most resilient companies treat IT not as support, but as strategy. Understanding the types of managed IT services is how they stay ahead. These services are not technical extras – they are targeted solutions that reduce failure, harden systems, and extend internal capabilities. 43% of all data breaches hit small and mid-sized businesses. That…
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