Aligned Technology Solutions
Aligned is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Cloud Solutions.
Aligned is committed to providing world-class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace.
Discover if Your MSP Supports Your Cybersecurity Profile
7-minute read time Does your managed service provider (MSP) support your cybersecurity profile? The answer to this question is unclear for many business leaders. Understanding your data, your business objectives, and your environment is vital to ensuring that your MSP supports your business’s unique needs and that they possess the level of sophisticated support you… Continue reading Discover if Your MSP Supports Your Cybersecurity Profile
7-minute read time Does your managed service provider (MSP) support your cybersecurity profile? The answer to this question is unclear for many business leaders. Understanding your data, your business objectives, and your environment is vital to ensuring that your MSP supports your business’s unique needs and that they possess the level of sophisticated support you… Continue reading Discover if Your MSP Supports Your Cybersecurity Profile
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Financial Professionals are Prime Phishing Targets
3-minute read time Specific industries, such as government and healthcare, are common targets for phishing attacks. However, the financial industry accounted for nearly a quarter of the phishing scams (at least 1.2 million) in 2022. However, due to the nature of the job, financial professionals must be aware of the significant cybersecurity threat that phishing… Continue reading Financial Professionals are Prime Phishing Targets
3-minute read time Specific industries, such as government and healthcare, are common targets for phishing attacks. However, the financial industry accounted for nearly a quarter of the phishing scams (at least 1.2 million) in 2022. However, due to the nature of the job, financial professionals must be aware of the significant cybersecurity threat that phishing… Continue reading Financial Professionals are Prime Phishing Targets
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For the 5th Time, Aligned Makes the Inc. 5000 at No. 2999
Alexandria, VA, August 16, 2023 – Today, Inc. revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is No. 2999 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani,… Continue reading For the 5th Time, Aligned Makes the Inc. 5000 at No. 2999
Alexandria, VA, August 16, 2023 – Today, Inc. revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is No. 2999 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani,… Continue reading For the 5th Time, Aligned Makes the Inc. 5000 at No. 2999
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Business Security Tips: QR Code Scams on the Rise
4-minute read time A QR code, or quick response code, is a square matrix barcode that can be scanned using your smartphone’s camera. They can store more data than a traditional barcode, making them very versatile. However, they bring with them unique security risks. The tool is sometimes utilized by cybercriminals to increase their success… Continue reading Business Security Tips: QR Code Scams on the Rise
4-minute read time A QR code, or quick response code, is a square matrix barcode that can be scanned using your smartphone’s camera. They can store more data than a traditional barcode, making them very versatile. However, they bring with them unique security risks. The tool is sometimes utilized by cybercriminals to increase their success… Continue reading Business Security Tips: QR Code Scams on the Rise
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Vital CMMC Rule Updates
2-minute read time It’s official. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) proposed rule is with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and is now under review. Additionally, the Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget are now planning for the release of a proposed CMMC rule in September. Is your organization… Continue reading Vital CMMC Rule Updates
2-minute read time It’s official. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) proposed rule is with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and is now under review. Additionally, the Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget are now planning for the release of a proposed CMMC rule in September. Is your organization… Continue reading Vital CMMC Rule Updates
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Enhance Business Security with a Committed MSP
2-minute read time As a small business owner, you understand the importance of securing your operations. When outsourcing your IT or security needs, you should partner with a managed service provider that shares your commitment to safe and reliable service delivery. To receive this high level of security, keep an eye out for a CompTIA… Continue reading Enhance Business Security with a Committed MSP
2-minute read time As a small business owner, you understand the importance of securing your operations. When outsourcing your IT or security needs, you should partner with a managed service provider that shares your commitment to safe and reliable service delivery. To receive this high level of security, keep an eye out for a CompTIA… Continue reading Enhance Business Security with a Committed MSP
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Nonprofit Strategy: How to Embrace Digital Transformation
4-minute read time Nonprofit organizations may encounter difficulties in keeping up with digital transformation as compared to their for-profit counterparts due to financial constraints and other factors. However, embracing digital transformation is essential for improving donor and volunteer engagement, protecting stakeholder information, optimizing operations, and preventing financial losses from security breaches. Nonprofit Digital Transformation Benefits… Continue reading Nonprofit Strategy: How to Embrace Digital Transformation
4-minute read time Nonprofit organizations may encounter difficulties in keeping up with digital transformation as compared to their for-profit counterparts due to financial constraints and other factors. However, embracing digital transformation is essential for improving donor and volunteer engagement, protecting stakeholder information, optimizing operations, and preventing financial losses from security breaches. Nonprofit Digital Transformation Benefits… Continue reading Nonprofit Strategy: How to Embrace Digital Transformation
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How Can a Gap Analysis Help Your Organization?
4-minute read time When it comes to your organization’s compliance and security, a gap analysis goes a long way. Without it, your team can be quickly blindsided. But just what is a gap analysis, and how does it help? Let’s take a look. What is a Gap Analysis? In its most basic form, gap analysis… Continue reading How Can a Gap Analysis Help Your Organization?
4-minute read time When it comes to your organization’s compliance and security, a gap analysis goes a long way. Without it, your team can be quickly blindsided. But just what is a gap analysis, and how does it help? Let’s take a look. What is a Gap Analysis? In its most basic form, gap analysis… Continue reading How Can a Gap Analysis Help Your Organization?
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Aligned Ranked #33 on Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List
Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation June 26, 2023 – Aligned Technology Solutions has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for… Continue reading Aligned Ranked #33 on Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List
Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation June 26, 2023 – Aligned Technology Solutions has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for… Continue reading Aligned Ranked #33 on Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List
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When Will CMMC 2.0 Be Required for DoD Contracts?
2-minute read time The Department of Defense (DoD) originally anticipated that the CMMC 2.0 rollout would be a part of contracts this summer, but the conversation remains mostly quiet. Experts at Aligned have been keeping their eyes peeled for any indication that this is still the case. Let’s dig into what we know so far. … Continue reading When Will CMMC 2.0 Be Required for DoD Contracts?
2-minute read time The Department of Defense (DoD) originally anticipated that the CMMC 2.0 rollout would be a part of contracts this summer, but the conversation remains mostly quiet. Experts at Aligned have been keeping their eyes peeled for any indication that this is still the case. Let’s dig into what we know so far. … Continue reading When Will CMMC 2.0 Be Required for DoD Contracts?
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