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Bridging Continents Through Cybersecurity: Lessons from Montana to Central Asia

Last month, we had the privilege of presenting to a business and government delegation from a rural Central Asian country. Our focus? Cybersecurity for small and midsize businesses (SMBs)—a topic that resonates deeply with us at Information Systems of Montana (ISM). At ...

Cloud Vulnerabilities and Stout Pairing: Securing Your Business in the Digital Age

In celebration of our 30-year anniversary, we are pairing five beers from Helena's own Brothers Tapworks with the top five cyber threats that Helena's businesses face today. These threats include phishing attacks, ransomware, social media risks, weak password practices, and ...

Clasoil Kitchen Monthly Newsletter May 2025

Recipe of the Month: Crunchy Orange Tofu (GF, V) Welcome to this month’s edition of the Clasoil Kitchen Newsletter, where we bring you seasonal favorites, kitchen inspiration, and recipes that nourish. This month, we’re spotlighting a dish that’s big on ...

Employee Spotlight May 2025

Tyler Williams, Service Team Lead At ISM, delivering exceptional service is at the heart of what we do—and Tyler, our Service Team Lead, ...

Ransomware and IPA Pairing: A Growing Threat and How to Defend Your Business

Ransomware: Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting SMBs, causing significant disruptions and financial losses by encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its release. IPA: This beer is bold, hoppy, and strong, symbolizing the aggressive and disruptive nature of ransomware attacks. The robust ...

How AI Is Supercharging Phishing Scams

AI Is Fueling the Next Generation of Phishing—Is Your Team Ready? Phishing emails used to be laughably bad—full of spelling mistakes, strange greetings, and suspicious links. Not anymore. Thanks to advancements in AI-powered tools, cybercriminals are now crafting near-perfect emails ...

Microsoft Cloud Breach Hits U.S. Agencies—What You Need To Know

In a sobering reminder that even the most trusted platforms aren't immune to cyber threats, a recent high-profile breach of Microsoft’s cloud services exposed vulnerabilities that impacted multiple U.S. government agencies. A China-based threat actor known as Storm-0558 exploited a ...

Don’t Click “Update Later” — Your Security Depends on It

Hey everyone — Mike, here. I know firsthand how tempting it is to hit that “Update Later” button when you’re in the middle of work. You're busy. The pop-up always shows up at the worst time. You just want to ...

Cyber Threats and Beer Pairing for Montana Businesses

We are excited to remind you about our upcoming VIP event in celebration of Information Systems of Montana's 30th anniversary! This unique event combines cybersecurity insights with a delightful beer pairing experience, accompanied by delicious food. The event is next ...

Key Benefits of Upgrading to Windows 11 

As we approach the end of life for Windows 10 in October 2025, it's crucial for businesses to start planning their upgrade to Windows 11. This transition is not just about staying current; it's about leveraging the latest technology to ...

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