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Cyberattacks today look nothing like they did a decade ago, and most organizations are still catching up. In 2026, organizations take an average of 277 days to identify and contain a security incident, a gap that often comes down to preparation and decision-making long before an attack hits (ORDR). Our Cybersecurity Summit brings together experts to unpack what's changed, what's at stake, and how leadership decisions shape recovery when things go wrong. Explore upcoming events to see what's next at https://hubs.ly/Q04vLCp40

No roadmap usually means reactive decisions and fixing problems as they pop up instead of planning ahead. A solid roadmap flips that. Tech stops feeling like a cost you're managing and starts actually paying off. This carousel breaks down the 5 steps to building one, from assessing where you stand today to treating it as a living document you keep refining. The kind of groundwork worth doing before any Q4 tech spending happens. Check out the full guide at https://hubs.ly/Q04ttjnP0

The latest edition of The Edge is here! ⚡ Here’s what you’ll find inside this month: 🔺 Anthropic's new move to watermark AI-generated content 🔺 How the US is arming private firms to fight cyberthreats 🔺 A free checklist to speed up your insurance reimbursements Want insights like these delivered monthly? Subscribe to The Edge ⬇️ #BusinessNewsletter #TechNewsletter #BusinessTechnology #CMMC

Over 300,000 organizations in the defense supply chain are expected to fall under CMMC requirements (Department of Defense). The audit requirement was paused in mid-2026, but that's the only thing that changed. Security rules, self-assessments, and documentation are still fully in effect. Join us tomorrow for a 30-minute session where experts from Impact and DOT Security will cover what the pause really means and how to stay ready. Register at https://hubs.ly/Q04ts-c60

Data leakage isn't always a hack. It's often just a mistake, whether that's a misdirected email, an unsecured device, a misconfigured cloud folder. 88% of passwords used in successful attacks were 12 characters or less. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways sensitive data slips out. Discover what data leakage is, its most common causes, and how to prevent it at https://hubs.ly/Q04tt3Gp0

Stars, Stripes, & Air Show is officially in the books. ✈️ Last week, Impact hosted Chicago business leaders in our 39th floor skybox for a front-row view of the Air Show practice flights — paired with lunch, drinks, and conversations that went well beyond small talk. Leaders from across industries joined us to talk IT, cybersecurity, and AI, and to step away from the day-to-day for a few hours of real strategic thinking with peers. Swipe through for a look at the day. Grateful to everyone who joined us 39 floors up.

Denied claims cost healthcare organizations a lot more than people realize. Denial rates for healthcare claims now sit between 15-19% depending on the payer, and hospitals collectively spend an estimated $19.7 billion a year trying to overturn them (American Hospital Association). Reworking a single denied claim costs $25 to $181 on average. That's the real case for investing in claims tech allows you to reclaim labor hours that are currently going toward avoidable rework. Streamline your claims process from end to end at https://hubs.ly/Q04sQ7VH0

Most boards are moving faster on AI adoption than on AI governance, and that gap is where legal liability and data breaches creep in. Finance, compliance, and IT need time to build control frameworks that often don't exist yet at the board level. For leaders managing AI budgets, governance should be treated as its own deliverable, not a byproduct of adoption. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04sPRD70

The latest edition of The Edge is here! ⚡ Here’s what you’ll find inside this month: 🔺 Major CMMC updates businesses need to know about 🔺 Key patterns keeping businesses from growing 🔺 A complete guide to building a more efficient businesses Want insights like these delivered monthly? Subscribe to The Edge ⬇️ #BusinessNewsletter #TechNewsletter #BusinessTechnology #CMMC

Big news to share: our CEO Michael Lepper and COO Anthony Cucco are the cover story in ENX Magazine's August issue! In the article, Mike opens up about the lessons learned through leadership transitions and shared his thoughts on what's next for the industry. "Change is about getting the right people in the right seat on the bus and allowing them to move things forward," said Mike. Give the full story a read at https://hubs.ly/Q04tcqd30