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vCIO vs. vCISO: What’s The Difference? 

Managing your IT operations is a big job, especially if you’re a small or mid-sized company without the resources to hire a full internal IT staff. In these cases, most companies hire a managed IT service provider to fill the gaps. Yet, knowing who to hire and what services to buy can be confusing. MSPs…

Retainers for vCIOs and vCISOs: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re running an IT department at a small to mid-size company, you know— the demands on your infrastructure are greater than ever. Cyber threats are growing at an alarming pace, primarily fueled by the accessibility of AI to hackers. Cloud productivity, system monitoring, and business intelligence are getting more sophisticated with a raft of…

Preparing Your IT Team To Work With A vCISO: A Step-By-Step Guide

A vCISO can change your cybersecurity posture for the better—if you have the right teamwork and processes in place. Here’s what to do.

When Do We Need a vCISO?

According to recent reports from CIO magazine, cybersecurity is still the number one concern in keeping IT managers up at night. With historically high labor shortages for cybersecurity talent, you may wonder, does it make sense for my company to contract with a virtual chief information officer (vCISO)?  For a growing number of companies, that…

Third Party Vendor Risk Management: A Guide for Law Firms

You’ve bought the cybersecurity tools your MSP recommended to manage your cybersecurity. You use a permission-based platform to transfer client files back and forth. Your firm should be covered for data breaches, especially third-party vendor risk, right? Tell that to global law firm Kirkland & Ellis. The firm is facing a proposed class action lawsuit…

Will Outsourcing My IT Support Save My Law Firm Money?

Looking to save money on IT support for your law firm? Taking your IT operations to a managed service provider (MSP) might be the quickest, most effective solution. According to a 2023 report by CompTIA, businesses that use IT MSPs report an average of 25-30% cost savings compared to managing IT in-house. For a law…

How Can Managed IT Help with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery?

Key Takeaways How can managed IT help with business continuity and disaster recovery? Managed IT service providers can provide key support to companies looking to safeguard their systems from cyberattacks, natural disasters, or unplanned outages. They take the labor of managing a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) system out of house, so a company’s…

AI for Banks: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Financial Institutions, Take Note. AI Will Soon Transform Your Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Customer Service Recent statistics leave little doubt that AI has significant upside potential for community banks. Recent numbers from Accenture Consulting show that 68 percent of community banks are exploring or implementing AI solutions to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. The same…

How the Right IT Support and Tools Can Help Small Law Firms Compete against Bigger Firms

Key Takeaways: Law firms that invest in cybersecurity, IT support, and encrypted communications tools may have an edge over their competitors, with more than 40 percent of clients surveyed in the Integris 2025 Law Firm Report saying they’d be willing to pay more for firms with a secure IT architecture. Firms should consider: Case management…

The Future of Work Is AI-Driven. Are Your Systems Ready for the Ride?

The AI-enabled future of business is already here. AI chatbots interact with our customers. Employees use generative AI to write code, automate tasks, and handle everything from creating memos to creating presentations. Decision makers line up to use AI-generated business intelligence to monitor their KPIs. This isn’t just happening at large organizations with deep pockets,…