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Microsoft Is Retiring SMS and Voice Sign-In Codes. Your Passkey Deadline Is February 1, 2027.
If you’re a Microsoft 365 customer, an email showed up in your tenant admin’s inbox recently that’s easy…
If you’re a Microsoft 365 customer, an email showed up in your tenant admin’s inbox recently that’s easy…
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Newport Wedding Security: Inside a Viral Wedding Weekend
Newport, Rhode Island / Event Security The Weekend Newport Went Viral: What It Actually Takes to Secure a Wedding With a Million-Person Audience On Saturday, August 8, 2026, a Newport waterfront wedding became one of the most-watched private events in the country. Here is what that looks like from the security side, and what every couple planning a high-profile Rhode Island wedding should understand before they send the first invitation. By SecurityRI.com Rhode Island Security License #1, held since 1981…
Newport, Rhode Island / Event Security The Weekend Newport Went Viral: What It Actually Takes to Secure a Wedding With a Million-Person Audience On Saturday, August 8, 2026, a Newport waterfront wedding became one of the most-watched private events in the country. Here is what that looks like from the security side, and what every couple planning a high-profile Rhode Island wedding should understand before they send the first invitation. By SecurityRI.com Rhode Island Security License #1, held since 1981…
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2026 New Jersey Municipal, School, and Public Safety Technology Readiness Checklist
Municipal buildings, schools, police departments, EMS organizations, fire stations, and public-facing facilities depend on technology that has to work during routine operations and stressful moments. That usually means more than computers and Wi-Fi. It can include Microsoft 365, dispatch or administrative systems, VoIP phones, public-facing internet, surveillance cameras, access control, alarm systems, PA systems, backup,
Municipal buildings, schools, police departments, EMS organizations, fire stations, and public-facing facilities depend on technology that has to work during routine operations and stressful moments. That usually means more than computers and Wi-Fi. It can include Microsoft 365, dispatch or administrative systems, VoIP phones, public-facing internet, surveillance cameras, access control, alarm systems, PA systems, backup,
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Google Search Console’s New AI Report: What It Means for Your Business
Here is the short answer. Google Search Console, the free tool Google gives every website owner, just made two changes that matter. You can now connect your social media accounts to it, and it has a new report showing how AI search is using your content. Google does not add features like this for no
Here is the short answer. Google Search Console, the free tool Google gives every website owner, just made two changes that matter. You can now connect your social media accounts to it, and it has a new report showing how AI search is using your content. Google does not add features like this for no
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Before the Breach Hits the Bargaining Table: Cybersecurity for Labor Unions
Before a breach hits the bargaining table, here's what labor unions need to know about cybersecurity, compliance, and member data protection.
Before a breach hits the bargaining table, here's what labor unions need to know about cybersecurity, compliance, and member data protection.
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The vCIO Advantage: Why Strategic IT Planning Beats Reactive Firefighting Every Time
Every business leader knows the feeling. A server goes down during a product launch. A vendor contract renews at triple the price without warning. A phishing email slips past defenses and locks up shared drives. These moments drain hours, budget, and trust. They also point to a deeper problem. Most small and mid-sized businesses run
Every business leader knows the feeling. A server goes down during a product launch. A vendor contract renews at triple the price without warning. A phishing email slips past defenses and locks up shared drives. These moments drain hours, budget, and trust. They also point to a deeper problem. Most small and mid-sized businesses run
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Microsoft 365 Business Plans Get More Storage and Security in 2026
Microsoft is quietly upgrading every Microsoft 365 Business plan this summer. If you run Business Basic, Standard, or Premium, your mailboxes are getting more storage and your email links are getting rescanned at the moment someone clicks, and none of it costs extra. The rollout finishes by August 1, 2026, and it lands in your
Microsoft is quietly upgrading every Microsoft 365 Business plan this summer. If you run Business Basic, Standard, or Premium, your mailboxes are getting more storage and your email links are getting rescanned at the moment someone clicks, and none of it costs extra. The rollout finishes by August 1, 2026, and it lands in your
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The Hidden Gap in Every Annual Penetration Test
The Hidden Gap in Every Annual Penetration Test Annual Testing Creates a Snapshot in Time
The Hidden Gap in Every Annual Penetration Test Annual Testing Creates a Snapshot in Time
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5 Security Gaps Healthcare Organizations Commonly Overlook
Discover five commonly overlooked healthcare security gaps and learn how addressing them can strengthen cybersecurity, HIPAA readiness, and resilience.
Discover five commonly overlooked healthcare security gaps and learn how addressing them can strengthen cybersecurity, HIPAA readiness, and resilience.
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15 Questions Every Business Should Ask Before Turning On AI
AI adoption is happening fast. In many organizations, employees are already experimenting with tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude, whether an official rollout has happened or not. Ceeva's recent AI readiness and governance materials emphasize the importance of preparing your Microsoft 365 environment, establishing governance, and understanding security implications before deployment. The promise of AI is exciting. Increased productivity, better collaboration, faster decision-making, and less administrative work are all realistic outcomes. But organizations that rush into AI w
AI adoption is happening fast. In many organizations, employees are already experimenting with tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude, whether an official rollout has happened or not. Ceeva's recent AI readiness and governance materials emphasize the importance of preparing your Microsoft 365 environment, establishing governance, and understanding security implications before deployment. The promise of AI is exciting. Increased productivity, better collaboration, faster decision-making, and less administrative work are all realistic outcomes. But organizations that rush into AI without preparation often discover hidden risks, unexpected costs, and security concerns. Before purchasing licenses or enabling AI tools for your team, ask these 15 important questions. 1. Who Can Access What Information Today? AI can only work with the information users already have permission to access. If permissions are overly broad, AI may surface information employees were technically able to access but never knew existed. Now is the time to evaluate SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and file-sharing permissions. 2. Is Multi-Factor Authentication Enabled for Every User? One stolen password can become far more impactful when AI tools have access to large volumes of business information. Strong authentication should be considered a prerequisite for any AI deployment. 3. Are Former Employees Still Connected to Company Resources? Many organizations discover legacy accounts, shared credentials, and lingering permissions long after an employee leaves. Before introducing AI, verify your onboarding and offboarding processes are consistently enforced. 4. Where Is Our Business Data Stored? You cannot govern what you cannot locate. Identify where critical company information resides, who owns it, and whether it is appropriately secured. 5. Do We Have a Written AI Usage Policy? Employees need clear guidance regarding: Approved AI platforms Acceptable business use Confidential information restrictions Data retention expectations Security and compliance requirements A policy provides consistency and helps reduce risk. 6. Are Employees Already Using Personal AI Accounts for Work? In many businesses, AI adoption starts long before leadership realizes it. Understanding existing usage patterns helps identify opportunities, security concerns, and training requirements. 7. Have We Reviewed Our SharePoint and Teams Permissions Recently? Organizations often accumulate years of permission changes, shared folders, and inherited access rights. Cleaning up permissions before AI deployment is one of the most impactful steps you can take. 8. What Information Should Never Be Entered Into AI? Not every piece of information belongs in every AI platform. Examples may include: Protected client information Financial records Legal documents Proprietary business information Personally identifiable information Establish guardrails before employees begin experimentation. 9. Does Leadership Understand the Risks as Well as the Benefits? Most executives understand the upside of AI. Fewer understand governance, security responsibilities, compliance implications, and long-term administration requirements. Successful deployments begin with informed leadership. 10. Are We Solving a Business Problem or Chasing a Trend? AI alone is not a strategy. Define the outcomes you want to improve, such as: Reducing administrative work Enhancing customer service Improving document creation Accelerating research Increasing employee productivity Start with business goals rather than technology. 11. How Will We Measure Success? Before implementation, determine how success will be evaluated. Common metrics include: Time saved per employee Increased productivity Faster project completion Reduced manual effort Higher employee satisfaction Without measurable goals, ROI becomes difficult to demonstrate. 12. Which AI Platform Best Fits Our Organization? Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Business, Claude Team, and industry-specific tools each serve different purposes. The right platform depends on your data, workflows, security requirements, regulatory obligations, and business objectives. 13. Who Will Own Governance and Administration? AI requires ongoing management. Someone must be responsible for: Licensing Policies Access controls User adoption Security reviews Governance updates Ownership should be established before deployment begins. 14. How Will Employees Be Trained? Providing licenses does not guarantee adoption. Employees need practical guidance on: Effective prompting Security best practices Approved use cases Productivity techniques Responsible AI usage Organizations that invest in training consistently achieve better outcomes. 15. What Happens If We Do Nothing? AI is rapidly becoming a standard business tool. Organizations that ignore it completely may fall behind competitors who successfully combine technology with sound governance and employee enablement. The goal is not to adopt AI recklessly. The goal is to adopt it responsibly. Final Thought The businesses seeing the greatest return from AI are not necessarily the first to deploy it. They are the organizations that take time to prepare their environment, understand their risks, establish governance, and create a roadmap for long-term success. AI is a powerful tool. Like any powerful tool, its value depends on how thoughtfully it is implemented. At Ceeva, we help organizations prepare for AI adoption through readiness assessments, Microsoft 365 optimization, governance planning, security reviews, and employee enablement strategies so they can realize the benefits of AI without introducing unnecessary risk. Looking to plan for AI use cases, planning, governance and security for your organization? Contact us here and we can help.
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Vacation Season Is Peak Season for Cyberattacks — Here’s Why | LDD Consulting
Cybercriminals don't take vacation — and they know when your team does. The FBI and CISA have specifically warned that attackers time major ransomware attacks to coincide with holidays and long weekends, precisely because network defenders and IT support are running at limited capacity. Summer vacation schedules create those same conditions for weeks at a time: slower detection, easier impersonation, and more time to move through your systems before anyone notices.
Cybercriminals don't take vacation — and they know when your team does. The FBI and CISA have specifically warned that attackers time major ransomware attacks to coincide with holidays and long weekends, precisely because network defenders and IT support are running at limited capacity. Summer vacation schedules create those same conditions for weeks at a time: slower detection, easier impersonation, and more time to move through your systems before anyone notices.
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