IT, Cybersecurity
& Compliance Insights from Integris

Managed service providers (MSPs) are well positioned to help organizations with a central cybersecurity vulnerability: human risk.  In fact, email and collaboration security provider Mimecast estimates human error contributes to 95% of cyberattacks. And according to the “2024 Insider Threat Report,” 48% of organizations reported that insider attacks have become more frequent over the past…

A thorough IT systems assessment can be the difference between having an IT operation that runs smoothly and stays on budget and one that doesn’t. They can also be an essential part of the communications process with our clients, which helps everyone get the job done right.

Global spending on employee cybersecurity awareness training is predicted to exceed $10 billion USD by 2027, up from around $5.6 billion USD in 2023, according to the latest estimates from Cybersecurity Ventures. Why? Because more companies than ever are realizing employees are their best defense against hackers. In fact, industry analysts estimate that about 85%…

For most community banks and credit unions, one time of year is the most anxiety-producing: their annual FFIEC Audit of their cybersecurity and IT systems. Most spend weeks preparing for their review by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council…conducting PEN tests, reviewing their cybersecurity tools, and even upping their cyber risk insurance in advance. Yet,…

At Integris, law firms were our first clients. Today, we’re incredibly proud to say we’re providing managed IT services to more than 100 law firms across the US, and the legal industry is one of our largest client categories. Most law firms come to us needing a lot of IT help. Hands down, the biggest…

For more than 92 percent of the banking executives surveyed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, cybersecurity was their chief concern and investment area going into 2024. Yet, how often have you been disheartened by the number of cybersecurity remediations you get back from your annual FFIEC audit? You’re not alone if you find…

Would your clients fire you over your cybersecurity hygiene? According to our survey of 1,000 law firm clients across the US, the answer is definitely yes. In fact our 2025 Law Firm Cybersecurity Report, 39% of law firm clients said they’d fire their law firm if it had a data breach, and another 21% said…

You may have heard us talking about the idea of a “Responsible IT Architecture” framework. You may have even heard us say we won’t work with a client unless they (a) have Responsible IT Architecture already in place or (b) commit to working with us on implementing it. It’s a strong position to take. But we believe every client we have on our roster should have basic security and backup protections. Here’s why.

If your vendor isn’t coming to you with the “big questions,” you’re probably already behind.  This adage about the importance of proactive customer service rings true—especially when it comes to having strategic conversations with your IT managed service provider (MSP). All too often, IT managers are so caught up in the day-to-day demands of their…

How data flows in your organization determines the success of your processes—especially when AI is added to the mix. Here’s what SMBs need for a good data governance program.

Affordable business intelligence tools are coming to smaller businesses. Is your organization ready to integrate BI into its process and workflows?

AI agents are transforming how managed service providers (MSPs) deliver IT support to their customers. But it’s also transforming their clients’ businesses. As MSPs introduce greater automation to IT processes, they pass on the benefits to their clients: cost reduction, improved operational efficiency, and the opportunity for businesses to become more strategic, competitive, and innovative….

Learn how a fractional CISO can help your law firm become a better vendor partner for your clients, with better data safety and compliance.

Key takeaways from this spotlight on banking M&A: How banking M&A is taking shape at banks like Oakwood The banking sector is in constant motion and change. While there are more than 3,900 banks in the United States, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, banking merger and acquisition (M&A) can be a bank’s surest path to…

What is system downtime? For nearly every business, system downtime is a reality. And when systems go down, users lose productivity, customers can’t transact, and businesses forfeit dollars. Systems and applications suffer downtime for myriad reasons. There may be a hardware or software failure, power outage, cyberthreats, or even scheduled maintenance. But whatever the source,…