Magna5
We bring together a 24/7/365 fully managed Operations Center with enterprise-class platforms from leading vendors. We work with private and public businesses of all sizes — from government agencies and manufacturing organizations to mid-market and large scale operations.
With more than two decades of experience in managed services, we make a difference for our clients using a unique boutique approach delivering disruption-free service, always-on availability, comprehensive security and rapid issue resolution.
Shadow AI could expose sensitive data before companies know it.
As employees adopt public AI tools faster than companies can govern them, Magna5 says mid-market organizations need secure, sanctioned AI pathways before sensitive data leaves controlled environments. PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2026 – Employees are adopting artificial intelligence into the workplace faster than many companies can govern it, creating a new data-security blind spot for mid-market
As employees adopt public AI tools faster than companies can govern them, Magna5 says mid-market organizations need secure, sanctioned AI pathways before sensitive data leaves controlled environments. PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2026 – Employees are adopting artificial intelligence into the workplace faster than many companies can govern it, creating a new data-security blind spot for mid-market
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How community banks can close their biggest cybersecurity gap.
Community banking depends on digital systems that run around the clock. That creates a basic security problem: many community banks cannot maintain a current view of every asset, identity, application, and third-party connection in their environment. Periodic audits and isolated security tools leave gaps. Attackers can take advantage of cloud resources that were never recorded,
Community banking depends on digital systems that run around the clock. That creates a basic security problem: many community banks cannot maintain a current view of every asset, identity, application, and third-party connection in their environment. Periodic audits and isolated security tools leave gaps. Attackers can take advantage of cloud resources that were never recorded,
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The CMMC pause is not a pass: what defense contractors should do now.
PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2026 — Magna5 today advised defense contractors that while the DoD’s recent pause of CMMC Phase 2 provides a temporary reprieve, it does not erase their strict obligation to protect federal data. Core requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 alignment and accurate SPRS reporting, remain actively enforced. To prevent contractors from falling behind, Magna5
PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2026 — Magna5 today advised defense contractors that while the DoD’s recent pause of CMMC Phase 2 provides a temporary reprieve, it does not erase their strict obligation to protect federal data. Core requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 alignment and accurate SPRS reporting, remain actively enforced. To prevent contractors from falling behind, Magna5
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How vCISO services resolve HIPAA compliance gaps quickly.
For healthcare organizations under pressure to maintain regulatory compliance, HIPAA oversight can feel never-ending. The complexity of technical safeguards, shifting standards, and the high stakes of data breaches leave many compliance teams stretched thin. Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services provide a faster, more flexible way to address these challenges. By combining expert oversight
For healthcare organizations under pressure to maintain regulatory compliance, HIPAA oversight can feel never-ending. The complexity of technical safeguards, shifting standards, and the high stakes of data breaches leave many compliance teams stretched thin. Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services provide a faster, more flexible way to address these challenges. By combining expert oversight
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How shadow AI endangers patient data, and how to reduce the risk.
AI is helping healthcare teams move faster. Providers use it to draft notes, billing teams use it to support appeals, and administrative staff use it to create patient communications. But when staff use unapproved AI tools without IT, compliance, or leadership oversight, sensitive information can be exposed. This unchecked use is known as shadow AI.
AI is helping healthcare teams move faster. Providers use it to draft notes, billing teams use it to support appeals, and administrative staff use it to create patient communications. But when staff use unapproved AI tools without IT, compliance, or leadership oversight, sensitive information can be exposed. This unchecked use is known as shadow AI.
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DaShawn Boring named to CRN 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list.
Recognized for building a centralized 24/7 support model and his commitment to team development, Boring’s operational vision helps drive Magna5’s scalable growth in the managed IT services market. PITTSBURGH, June 18, 2026 – Magna5, a national managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance services provider, today announced that CRN has named DaShawn Boring, Vice President of Shared Operations, as
Recognized for building a centralized 24/7 support model and his commitment to team development, Boring’s operational vision helps drive Magna5’s scalable growth in the managed IT services market. PITTSBURGH, June 18, 2026 – Magna5, a national managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance services provider, today announced that CRN has named DaShawn Boring, Vice President of Shared Operations, as
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Magna5 warns defense contractors: CMMC is a business requirement, not an IT checklist.
PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2026 – A new wave of cybersecurity requirements is moving through the defense contracting ecosystem, and small to mid-sized contractors may be underestimating what it will take to stay ready for future awards. Magna5, a national managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance services provider, warns that many Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies
PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2026 – A new wave of cybersecurity requirements is moving through the defense contracting ecosystem, and small to mid-sized contractors may be underestimating what it will take to stay ready for future awards. Magna5, a national managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance services provider, warns that many Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies
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Richard Harter is Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Magna5
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2026 – Magna5, a trusted provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Harter from Senior Vice President of Service Delivery to Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2026. As Chief Operating Officer, Harter will be responsible for advancing the quality, consistency, and scalability
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2026 – Magna5, a trusted provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Harter from Senior Vice President of Service Delivery to Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2026. As Chief Operating Officer, Harter will be responsible for advancing the quality, consistency, and scalability
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Jerry Masseur is Promoted to Chief Sales Officer at Magna5
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2026 – Magna5, a trusted provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jerry Masseur from Senior Vice President of Sales to Chief Sales Officer, effective June 1, 2026. In this expanded role, Masseur will be responsible for leading Magna5’s sales strategy across its Managed
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2026 – Magna5, a trusted provider of cybersecurity, managed IT, and cloud services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jerry Masseur from Senior Vice President of Sales to Chief Sales Officer, effective June 1, 2026. In this expanded role, Masseur will be responsible for leading Magna5’s sales strategy across its Managed
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Inside the CMMC Journey: Lessons Learned from Achieving Level 2
CMMC Level 2 certification is not an IT project. It is a business-wide initiative that touches workflows, executive accountability, cloud infrastructure, and vendor relationships, most of which organizations don’t discover until they are already in the middle of it. Before we guided clients through the process, we went through it ourselves. In this session, three
CMMC Level 2 certification is not an IT project. It is a business-wide initiative that touches workflows, executive accountability, cloud infrastructure, and vendor relationships, most of which organizations don’t discover until they are already in the middle of it. Before we guided clients through the process, we went through it ourselves. In this session, three
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