Insights & Perspectives

Expert insights on IT security, compliance, and strategic technology management for regulated industries.

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GENERAL

11 min read

Business Continuity Plan Template for Mid-Market Firms

A business continuity plan template for mid-market firms: business impact analysis, risk assessment, recovery strategies, documentation, and tabletop testing.

June 8, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
business continuitydisaster recoverycompliance

K12

8 min read

Chromebook and Device Lifecycle Management for K-12 School Districts

A strategic guide to Chromebook and device lifecycle management for K-12 districts: automated enrollment, fleet visibility, proactive repair, CIPA, and AUE planning.

June 8, 2026 By Jay Harvey, MBA
K-12IT infrastructuremanaged IT

GOVERNMENT

10 min read

CJIS Audit Readiness for Law Enforcement IT

Prepare for a CJIS audit with an evidence checklist for access, logs, vendors, training, incidents, physical safeguards, and remediation ownership.

June 8, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
governmentcompliancecybersecurity

GENERAL

8 min read

Cloud Cost Governance (FinOps) for Mid-Market Teams

A practical FinOps playbook for mid-market IT and finance teams: build cloud cost governance with visibility, tagging, guardrails, and a review cadence tied to business value.

June 8, 2026 By David Darmstandler
cloud servicesmanaged ITIT pricing

K12

8 min read

Classroom AV and Display Lifecycle Planning for K-12 Schools

A multi-year framework for K-12 classroom AV and display lifecycle planning — procurement, standardization, maintenance, security, and refresh cycles.

June 8, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
K-12IT infrastructureCIPA

GOVERNMENT

8 min read

Continuity of Operations Planning for Municipal IT

A practical guide to continuity of operations planning for municipal IT: essential functions, succession, vital records, alternate facilities, and tested drills.

June 8, 2026 By Nathan La Fleche
governmentmunicipalbusiness continuity

K12

8 min read

Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Teachers and School Staff

A practical guide to cybersecurity awareness training for teachers and school staff that turns faculty into a human firewall against phishing and social engineering.

June 8, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
K-12cybersecurityFERPA

GENERAL

10 min read

Cyber Insurance Readiness for Financial Firms: A Practical Checklist

A cyber insurance readiness guide for financial firms: the identity, endpoint, backup, patching, and incident-response controls carriers now expect — and how to document them.

June 8, 2026 By Nathan La Fleche
compliancecybersecuritybusiness continuity

GENERAL

9 min read

What a Cybersecurity Dashboard Should Show Regulated Teams

Learn the cybersecurity dashboard metrics that help regulated teams move from alerts to accountable action, with the views auditors, insurers, and executives expect.

June 8, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
cybersecuritycompliancedata security

GENERAL

8 min read

Data Classification and Governance Policy Guide

A practical guide to building a data classification and governance policy: identify sensitive data, define tiers, assign roles, automate enforcement, and keep it current.

June 8, 2026 By Nathan La Fleche
data securitycompliancemanaged IT