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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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Your Security Playbook: Policies, Standards & Procedures Explained

Read time: 4 mins.

Policies set the rules, standards define expectations, and procedures ensure action—together, they create a strong security foundation. But without the right approach, they can cause confusion and compliance gaps. Learn how to build a security framework that actually works.
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BLOG ARTICLE

Schools are Fighting Back Against Vaping—Here's How

Read time: 4 mins
Students hide it. Vape detectors find it. Learn how schools are using smart tech—including our preferred solution, Verkada—to crack down on vaping.
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CASE STUDY

AI-Powered Sales: Less Guesswork, More Revenue

Product Recommendation Engine
Can you predict what customers want—before they ask? See how HBS built an AI-powered recommendation engine that’s changing the way businesses sell.

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News You Should Know

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HBS Helps Transform St. James School District's Technology

The St. James School District partnered with HBS to tackle major IT challenges—and the results speak for themselves. From upgraded servers and improved WiFi to enhanced security and classroom technology, the district has seen a surge in productivity.

Superintendent Tim Webster says IT investments are paying off, with efficiency “through the roof.”

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Tech Tip

Check if your Windows 10 device can be updated to Windows 11


Support for Windows 10 is ending in a few months—no more updates, no technical assistance, and no security fixes. Now is the time to check if your Windows 10 machines are eligible for Windows 11.

The easiest way to check is by using the PC Health Check app.

Alternatively, on your Windows 10 device: 

  • From the Start menu, navigate to Settings > Update & Security and then select the Check for updates button.

End-of-Life Round-Up

Product

EOL Date

Time Remaining

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Xi Leap

April 16, 2025

2 months

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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

May 31, 2025

3 months

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Windows 10

Oct. 14, 2025

8 Months

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Office 2016/2019

Oct. 14, 2025

8 Months

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SQL Server 2016
Ext. support

July 14, 2026

1 Year, 5 Months

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Dynamics GP

Sept. 30, 2029

4 Years, 7 months

Upcoming Webinars

Year in Breach K12 webinar

2024: Year in Breach Review — Insights for K-12 Decision Makers

Date: Tuesday, February 25

Time: 9:00am CT


HBS and Arctic Wold will provide practical strategies to protect your district’s data, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and foster a safe digital learning environment for students and staff.
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Year in Breach Gov webinar

2024: Year in Breach Review — Insights for Local Government Orgs and Businesses

Date: Tuesday, February 25

Time: 10:30am CT


Get the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard your organization's assets, comply with regulations, and maintain trust with stakeholders and the public.
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