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WEEK OF JULY 14, 2025

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Copilot or Custom AI? Clarity for Your AI Direction

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Trying to decide between Microsoft 365 Copilot and a custom AI assistant? Start here. We compare the strengths, limitations, and best use cases to help you make the right move.
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Prove It Works: Testing Your Incident Response Plan

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Even good plans fail without regular practice. See what it takes to validate your cybersecurity response in real-world conditions.
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Cyber Strategy with a Personal Touch

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See how our vCISO approach goes beyond checklists to deliver hands-on guidance and meaningful partnership.

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News You Should Know

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HBS Adds Three More Microsoft Specializations

HBS has earned three new Microsoft Specializations—Cloud Security, Threat Protection, and Intelligent Automation—demonstrating deep, proven expertise in helping clients strengthen security and streamline operations using Microsoft technologies.

 

With nine specializations total, HBS is one of the nation’s most capable partners for driving secure, efficient business outcomes with Microsoft solutions.

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GenAI Shopping Assistant Use Sees Explosive Growth

Generative AI is exploding as a shopping assistant, with Adobe estimating a 3,200% year-over-year increase in traffic from GenAI sources during this year’s Prime Day—a $23.8 billion event expected to rival two Black Fridays.

 

Consumers are increasingly turning to AI for product research, recommendations, and deal-hunting, with 92% saying it improved their buying experience.

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2025 Secure Iowa CISO Panel Announcement

We’re excited to announce the CISO panel at this year’s Secure Iowa Conference, featuring top cybersecurity voices from across industries:

Paul Suarez – CISO, Casey’s
Andy Neller – Deputy CISO, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Ryan Cummings – Head of Security, Avenue One
Derek Sailors – CISO, Community Hospital – McCook

These experts will share frontline insights on today’s changing threat landscape, leadership challenges, and what it takes to build resilient security programs in 2025—and beyond.

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