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06/03/2026

Cybersecurity is not just an IT responsibility. It is a leadership responsibility.

Regulators are not only asking, “What did IT do?”

They are asking, “What did leadership oversee?”

No environment is 100% secure, but businesses must be able to prove they are taking the right steps, documenting their efforts, and avoiding becoming the easy target.

Do not be the low-hanging fruit.

06/03/2026

Backups for M365: Microsoft's not doing it for you

Microsoft replicates your data for availability — not for recovery from your own deletions, ransomware, or compromised admin actions. Third-party SaaS backup (like Datto SaaS Protection) closes that gap.

Talk to us about M365 backup options.

MVP Network Consulting offers business IT services in Buffalo, NY including network security, cloud computing, web design, cybersecurity, & software development.

06/02/2026

NY SHIELD Act applies to you

Any business holding personal information of New York residents is in scope — regardless of where you're based. Reasonable safeguards (administrative, technical, physical) are required.

Get a SHIELD Act readiness review.

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06/01/2026

What if your CEO called your CFO and said, “I need you to wire $200,000 to this account right away. It’s important.”

Now imagine it is not really your CEO.

AI can clone a voice from one sentence and create a convincing video from one photo. That means cybercriminals can now create fake conversations that look and sound real enough to fool even experienced leaders.

This is why cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and AI awareness need to be part of the same conversation.

06/01/2026

The 'who has access' question

Every framework — HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001 — asks the same core question in different words. Maintain a current, reviewed access matrix and you're 60% of the way through any audit.

Ask us about access review programs.

MVP Network Consulting helps businesses simplify compliance with HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, documentation, training, and security controls.

05/31/2026

Vendor risk = your risk

Your supply chain is part of your attack surface. The MOVEit, SolarWinds, and Kaseya incidents all proved it. A vendor risk program — even a lightweight one — is now table stakes.

Ask us about third-party risk reviews.

Helping organizations to better understand and improve their management of cybersecurity risk

05/30/2026

When does a business need a vCISO?

Triggers we see: a cyber insurer asking for one, a regulator finding gaps, a client demanding evidence of program leadership, M&A diligence, or a board that wants quantified security reporting.

Talk to our vCISO team.

Put your organization’s security posture in expert hands. Get expert cybersecurity leadership without overspending on a full-time executive.

05/29/2026

Using unapproved AI tools with company data is a major security risk. Understand your AI tool stack and configure it properly to protect sensitive information.

05/29/2026

SharePoint sprawl is real

Sites, teams, channels, and external shares multiply quickly. Without governance, sensitive data ends up in places nobody remembers. M365 has the tools — Purview, sensitivity labels, lifecycle policies — to bring it under control.

Talk to us about M365 governance.

Strengthen data security, management, and governance with Microsoft Purview. Secure and manage your data estate with full visibility, control, and compliance.

05/28/2026

Bisons season is here

Downtown Buffalo at its best — Sahlen Field, summer evenings, and the only baseball that matters. If you're at a game and see the MVP crew, come say hi.

Catch us at a Bisons game this season.