Insights & Perspectives

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

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GOVERNMENT

10 min read

NIST 800-171 Checklist for Government Contractors

Use this NIST 800-171 checklist to scope CUI, tighten access, document evidence, and prepare your government contractor environment for real compliance review.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
CMMCcompliancegovernment

GENERAL

11 min read

SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements: 2026 Guide

SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements for 2026: Form 8-K timing, annual governance disclosure, ransomware guidance, Reg S-P context, and IT evidence.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
compliancecybersecuritydata security

GENERAL

10 min read

SOC 2 Compliance Requirements Checklist for IT Teams

Map SOC 2 compliance requirements to IT controls, Trust Services Criteria, audit evidence, access reviews, logging, vendors, backups, and readiness work.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
compliancemanaged ITcybersecurity

GENERAL

16 min read

SOC 2 Readiness Checklist: SaaS Timeline

Plan SOC 2 readiness assessment duration for SaaS: 4-12 week checks, 3-6 month remediation, audit support, evidence owners, and renewals.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
compliancecybersecuritydata security

GENERAL

12 min read

SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Comes First?

Compare SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 for enterprise deals, SaaS, evidence reuse, control overlap, and when bundled compliance support makes sense.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
compliancecybersecuritydata security

GENERAL

10 min read

What Is Managed IT Services? A Complete Guide

Learn what managed IT services include, how MSPs work, and what mid-market teams should evaluate before choosing a provider.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
managed ITMSPoutsourced IT

GOVERNMENT

10 min read

CJIS Compliance Checklist for City and County IT Teams

CJIS checklist for city and county IT teams: audit evidence, Security Policy 6.0 readiness, vendors, MFA, logs, and remediation.

April 4, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
governmentcompliancemunicipal

GENERAL

9 min read

Backup and Disaster Recovery: The Complete Guide for Business IT

Business IT leaders need backup and disaster recovery plans that define RTO and RPO, prove recoverability through testing, reduce business risk, and make provider evaluation easier.

April 3, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
backup and recoverydisaster recoverybusiness continuity

GENERAL

14 min read

Cybersecurity Compliance Services 2026

Cyber security compliance services provider guide: ongoing monitoring, audit services, database security consulting, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC reporting.

April 3, 2026 By Dan J Sturdivant
cybersecuritycomplianceHIPAA

HEALTHCARE

8 min read

Healthcare IT Support in Dublin, Ohio: What Should Practices Look For?

Healthcare organizations in Dublin, Ohio need IT support that protects uptime, security, and HIPAA readiness. Here’s what serious buyers should look for.

April 3, 2026 By Joel Walker
healthcare ITDublin OhioHIPAA