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Spot the Scam: A Practical Guide to Holiday Cyber Safety

The festive spirit shouldn't include falling for a cleverly disguised cyber scam. These cons are designed to create a sense of urgency, excitement, or fear, prompting you to act without thinking. By understanding the common red flags, you can browse, ...

A Guide to Secure Remote Work During This Holiday Season

The ability to work from a home office, a relative's house, or a coffee shop provides fantastic flexibility during the hectic holidays. However, this convenience should not come at the cost of security. A data breach from an unsecured connection ...

Critical Holiday Security Alert: Major Threats to Watch This December

The final month of the year brings a unique blend of operational challenges and cybersecurity risks for businesses. Between holiday parties, travel, and end-of-year deadlines, vigilance often dips. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are fully aware of this, and they tailor their attacks ...

Fact: Cybercriminals Are Targeting Montana Lawyers. Here’s why your Firm is a Prime Target

Fact: Cybercriminals Are Targeting Montana Lawyers. Here’s Why Your Firm Is a Prime Target. Montana law firms handle something more valuable than money: client confidentiality. In 2026, that makes them one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals looking for ...

Executive Alert: DFARS Audits Have Started—Before CMMC Is Even Finalized

This is an important cybersecurity update that may impact your federal contracts. DIBCAC has started issuing 90-day audit notices to defense contractors across the country—well before CMMC is finalized. These audits are not optional, and they are already happening. Unlike ...

Shadow IT: The Hidden Risk for Montana Law Firms

Unapproved apps and personal accounts may be quietly compromising attorney-client privilege and data security.  In Montana law firms, confidentiality isn’t just a best practice, it’s the foundation of attorney-client trust. Clients expect their most sensitive information, from financial records to ...

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Morris

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Morris — Great Falls Engineer with a Curious Mind and Classic Humor Meet Aaron Morris, ISM’s Great Falls engineer and the kind of guy who can fix your server, ...

Clasoil Kitchen Monthly Newsletter November 2025

Creamy Vegan ’Nduja’ Pasta (GF) If you love ultra-creamy pasta but also want big, smoky, spicy flavor… this one’s your new ...

Backing Up Your Cloud Data Before Year-End: Why It Matters

Start the New Year with Peace of Mind As businesses wrap up Q4, priorities often center on financial reporting, performance reviews, and strategic planning. But one critical task that often slips through the cracks, backing up your cloud data, can ...

Vendor Consolidation on the Rise: What SAIC’s SilverEdge Acquisition Means for IT Teams

In early October, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced its $205 million acquisition of SilverEdge Government Solutions, a move designed to expand SAIC’s cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development capabilities across the defense and federal markets. The deal, confirmed by ...

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