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WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025

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Before You Invest Another Dime in Cybersecurity ... Start Here

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Trying to improve your security without a risk assessment is like flying blind. A cybersecurity risk assessment—from a partner that understands your business and the goals you want to accomplish—gives you the clarity and confidence to make smarter security decisions.
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DoD Contractor? CMMC Requirements Are Coming

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If you support a Department of Defense contractor—even indirectly—CMMC compliance will apply to you. Here’s what to know and how to begin.
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Congress Weighs In on Cybersecurity Funding

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The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is working—but unless Congress acts, it could soon disappear. Learn what was said at the recent hearing and how you can prepare now.

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Microsoft Has Expanded Access to E5 Security and Compliance Add-Ons

You no longer need a full E5 license to access Microsoft’s most powerful security and compliance tools.

 

Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance add-ons are now available to more organizations—including those using Office 365 E3 with EMS E3 or Business Premium.

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Nation-State Threat Actors Increasingly Using ChatGPT to Engage in Malicious Activity

OpenAI has banned ChatGPT accounts linked to state-sponsored threat actors from countries including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

 

These accounts were reportedly used for cyber espionage, malware development, influence operations, and social engineering schemes—marking a striking increase in the leveraging of AI in cyber attacks.

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2025 Secure Iowa Conference

Iowa's premier Information Security Conference returns for its 13th year on Wednesday, September 3, at The Meadows Events & Conference Center in Altoona.

We’re excited to welcome keynote speaker Eric O’Neill—cybersecurity expert, former FBI spycatcher, and the real-life operative behind the takedown of Robert Hanssen.

Tech Tip

Underrated (and Underused) Keyboard Shortcuts

Save time and clicks with these keyboard shortcuts that users swear by—but most people overlook.

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  • Win + D: Minimizes all windows and displays the desktop
  • Win + E: Open File Explorer
  • Win + R: Open Run dialog box
  • Win + L: Lock your workstation
  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager
  • Ctrl + Backspace: Delete the previous word in most text editors
  • (Mac) Command + L: Focuses the URL bar in a browser
  • (Mac) Command + I: Open the "Get Info" window
  • (Mac) Function + E: Force Emoji and Symbol picker to appear 😉

Upcoming Events

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Cybersecurity in 60: CMMC Compliance

Live Webinar
📅  Thursday, June 19 | 10-11am (CT)

Join certified CMMC assessor Todd Heinz for a one-hour webinar on how to prepare for CMMC 2.0 without breaking your budget.

You’ll get practical, audit-ready strategies and answers to your toughest compliance questions.

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Unlocking Data Potential with Microsoft Fabric at Summerfest Tech

📅  June 24-25, 2025
📍  Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

Join our own Josh Marek, HBS Data and AI Practice Manager, for a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Fabric. This exclusive upskilling opportunity will empower your team to gain deeper insights into data and drive significant value for your organization. Space is limited—register today!

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