Cloud Computing

Shadow IT and SaaS sprawl are growing threats for small and midsized businesses. When employees use unauthorized apps or cloud services, they can unintentionally expose sensitive data and bypass security controls. Learn how to identify and manage these hidden risks before they compromise your business.

For small and midsized businesses, a day, or even an hour, of downtime can be devastating. Whether it’s caused by a ransomware attack, server failure, or natural disaster, the inability to access your systems can bring operations to a halt and cost thousands in lost productivity, missed revenue, and reputational damage. Despite the risks, many SMBs still don’t have a disaster recovery (DR) plan in place. In 2025, with cyberattacks growing more frequent and IT systems more complex, that’s a gamble most businesses can’t afford to take.

As the final CMMC rule takes shape and cybersecurity threats grow more advanced, government contractors are under increasing pressure to secure their data and meet federal compliance standards. While many are familiar with Microsoft’s GCC and GCC High environments, these aren’t the only options. Platforms that meet FedRAMP, ITAR, and other federal requirements are also gaining traction. But with so many acronyms and overlapping standards, how do you choose the right path?

As economic uncertainty, tariffs, and talk of recession weigh heavily on small businesses, cybersecurity may seem like a tempting area to cut. But in reality, lean times are when cybercriminals strike hardest—and reducing protection could cost far more in the long run. This blog explores how both private companies and government contractors can stay secure without breaking the bank.

When Jeopardy!—America’s favorite trivia game show—featured a Cybersecurity category last month, I knew we had to talk about it. It’s not every day that cybersecurity gets the prime-time spotlight, and for those of us in the industry, it’s both fun and heartening to see our work woven into pop culture. But while the answers were formatted in the show’s classic Q&A style, the real-life implications behind them are anything but trivial. In this blog we will explore the clues and, more importantly, why they matter.

Compliance can feel overwhelming for government contractors—especially with evolving frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171. Microsoft 365 Compliance Manager helps you help you manage it all. In this blog, we explore how government contractors can use Microsoft 365 Compliance Manager to streamline their compliance journey, avoid costly missteps, and improve their overall cybersecurity posture.

For government contractors, defense organizations, and businesses handling CUI, choosing the right Microsoft cloud environment is critical for both security and compliance. This guide breaks down the security, compliance, and migration considerations when adopting GCC or GCC High, helping businesses avoid common pitfalls.