With effect from November 10, 2025, the CMMC 2.0 Final Rule mandated cybersecurity compliance as an auditable, mandatory requirement for all defense contractors and their supply chain that handle sensitive data. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) are examples of this. This non-negotiable CMMC Level is now a feature of new DoD […]
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A new report from the AI-builder Anthropic just confirmed what I’ve been telling my clients for months: AI-powered cybercrime is already here, and for regulated businesses, it’s a compliance nightmare. As the owner of Total Technology Resources, I’m on the front lines of defending businesses in healthcare, finance, and law. This new report isn’t a
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What would happen to your company if everything stopped working? A catastrophic event, such as a ransomware attack, server failure, or natural disaster, rather than merely a power outage. The idea scares most businesses. It could be fatal for a company operating in a regulated sector such as law, healthcare, or finance. Downtime is a
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Cybersecurity for Financial, CPA, and Healthcare Firms In executive offices the same story keeps surfacing: one employee clicked a convincing email, and within hours regulators, insurers, or major clients were demanding answers about the security breach. For regulated businesses, specifically healthcare practices (HIPAA compliance), CPA firms (SOC 2/GLBA), and financial institutions (SEC/FINRA), phishing is no
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For years, phishing awareness has been the cornerstone of employee cybersecurity training. Simulated phishing emails are helpful—but in 2025, they’re no longer enough. Cybercriminals are more sophisticated than ever, and protecting your business requires building a true culture of security that goes far beyond spotting suspicious emails. At The Tech Resource, we believe cybersecurity should
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For Finance, Ops & Admin Leaders in PA, NJ & DE Managing IT by Default If you’re the one fielding IT questions, approving vendor renewals, or managing tech support on top of your actual job, this checklist is for you. Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, we work with growth-focused firms where cybersecurity responsibility lands
How to Know If Your IT Is Really HIPAA Compliant: 6 Signs You’re at Risk You can’t “wing it” with HIPAA compliance. Regulators, cyber insurers, and business partners all expect proof that your healthcare IT systems meet the HIPAA Security Rule not just verbal assurances or scattered tools. This guide walks you through 6 key
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Is Your IT HIPAA Compliant? What Most Healthcare Organizations Miss and How to Fix It If your healthcare practice handles protected health information (PHI), HIPAA compliance isn’t optional and “secure enough” isn’t good enough. Many organizations assume their IT systems are HIPAA compliant because they’ve deployed tools like MFA, antivirus, or firewalls. But here’s the
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Cybercriminals have shifted focus. In 2025, they’re targeting financial platforms—from QuickBooks and Sage to custom ERP systems used by accounting firms, nonprofits, and professional services. While these platforms often promise compliance and protection, the real vulnerabilities lie in how they’re configured, monitored, and maintained. In this blog, we’ll walk through seven common assumptions about financial
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When deciding on the best IT support model for your business, understanding the benefits and drawbacks of in-house IT versus outsourced managed service providers (MSPs) is essential. But there’s a third option that combines the strengths of both—hybrid IT solutions through an MSP with an in-house team. This approach delivers a balanced, future-proof strategy for
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