TSI Employee Spotlight: Isaac Kaufmann
Isaac Kaufmann is an Internal Support Engineer at TSI and has been part of our team for seven years. Isaac started his journey on the helpdesk and steadily grew into his current role working on cloud initiatives and IT support projects. His career is a great example of where strong detail and commitment can lead. We’re proud to feature him in this month’s Employee Spotlight and celebrate everything he’s contributed…
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Beyond Defense: How CMMC is Redefining Cybersecurity Standards Across Industries
Christopher Souza | CEO The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has been the pivotal certification in strengthening cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), but its impact won’t stop there and is expected to extend far beyond defense. With the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) rule proposed on January 15, 2025, the handling of CUI across all federal contractors will be standardized meaning that contractors within industries that engage…
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Friend or Foe? AI’s Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity
Christopher Souza | CEO Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape by acting as both a powerful shield and a potential vulnerability. While AI has the ability to strengthen defenses with automation and threat detection, it also introduces new risks from cybercriminals leveraging the same technology for more sophisticated attacks unlike anything done before. But just like any tool, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, making it…
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CMMC In 2025 Contracts: Are You Prepared Today?
Christopher Souza | CEO CMMC Is Coming The Department of Defense’s (DoD) upcoming 48 CFR rule, expected to be finalized in early 2025, will mark the point when CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements begin appearing in defense contracts, making compliance essential for contractors. Compliance with NIST 800-171 and achieving the appropriate CMMC level will soon determine your eligibility to bid on DoD contracts, so we’ve developed this overview to…
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TSI Employee Spotlight: Richard Cote
Richard Cote is the latest addition to the TSI team as our Senior Cybersecurity Engineer. He’s a lifelong Massachusetts native and considers himself to be a life-long learner with several degrees and certifications including CISSP, CMMC Registered Practitioner, and many more. Richard is also a member of the Boston InfraGard Members Alliance on the Board of the Directors as the Treasurer. IBMA is a nonprofit joint partnership between critical infrastructure…
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The Costliest Cybersecurity Myth
Christopher Souza | CEO The Costliest Cybersecurity Myth: “We’re Too Small to Be Attacked” Cybersecurity is full of myths, but one of the most dangerous—and expensive—misconceptions among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is the belief that they are too small to be targeted by cybercriminals. Many SMBs assume that hackers focus their efforts on large enterprises with deep pockets, but the reality is that cybercriminals are opportunistic. They exploit vulnerabilities…
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Breaking Down the Latest DoD CIO Memorandum on CMMC Requirements
Christopher Souza | CEO The DoD CIO office has released a new memorandum that provides much-needed clarity on the assessment versus attestation requirements for Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSAs) and Contracting Officers. This memo explicitly defines when each level of CMMC will be required and, by extension, what type of assessment will be necessary. For organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) classified within any defense-specific category, CMMC Level 2 Certification (C3PAO…
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TSI Employee Spotlight: Chris Riani
Chris Riani joined Technical Support International in 2021 and serves as our Cybersecurity and Compliance Manager. He’s spent over a decade of experience in IT and has spent an extensive amount of time managing and protecting critical IT environments with the DoD and the private sector. He’s a ten-year Air Force Veteran, a graduate of Champlain College in Vermont, and holds numerous IT and security certifications. It’s no surprise that…
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Cybersecurity Insurance – What You Need to Know to Stay Covered
Christopher Souza | CEO When it comes to cybersecurity, proactive steps are key to mitigating damage. Cybersecurity insurance has become a vital component of business resilience strategies in today’s world. Cybercriminals are constantly developing more sophisticated ways to attack your data, with AI-driven phishing and supply chain breaches becoming increasingly prevalent. As a result, businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented risks that demand a multi-layered defense. Insurers are responding by raising…
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TSI Employee Spotlight: Jeff Manter
Meet our Network and Cloud Operations Manager, Jeff Manter. He has been working for TSI for over 8 years and began his extensive career on the Help Desk team. Jeff is from Lakeville, MA, and works hard every day to support his wonderful wife and two children. 1. Tell us what inspired you to get into the IT/cyber-security industry? I’ve always loved learning how things work, and that included computers…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
