by Shawn Duffy | Apr 22, 2026 | CMMC 2.0, Blog, CISO, Compliance
A defense contractor with years of strong past performance loses a contract renewal, not on price, not on technical merit, but because a third-party CMMC assessment exposed a cybersecurity leadership vacuum. No System Security Plan. No incident response protocol. No...
by Shawn Duffy | Mar 18, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Blog, Risk Management, Security, Vulnerability
Last month I wrote about “Quiet Warning Signs Most Organizations Miss.” I want to continue that topic by covering some of the mistakes we make as well, even with the best intentions. Many small businesses believe cybersecurity problems happen to larger...
by Shawn Duffy | Feb 11, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Blog, CMMC, DFARS, MSP, Penetration Testing, Risk assessment, Risk Management, Security, Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability
When people think about cybersecurity breaches, they usually picture a sudden, dramatic moment where the screen goes dark, the ransom note appears, and the phones light up, amplifying the disaster. More times than not, most breaches don’t start that way. They begin...
by Shawn Duffy | Jan 21, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Blog, Incidence Response, Risk Management
If it feels like ransomware should be on the decline by now, you’re not alone. We all see the headlines: law enforcement takedowns of major operations, new regulations, advanced security tools. However, what we actually see is ransomware incidents continuing to rise....
by Shawn Duffy | Dec 17, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence AI, Blog, Phishing, Social Engineering
Every year, as the holidays and seasonal rush approach, cybercriminals ramp up their activities via seasonal scams. People are busy, distracted, and trying to wrap up end-of-year obligations. This is the prime condition for a scammer who wants you to click or act...
