CMMC Phase II Is Paused: What Should Your Business Do Next?

CMMC Phase II Is Paused: What Should Your Business Do Next?

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Department of War has paused the planned rollout of CMMC Phase II, delaying mandatory third-party cybersecurity assessments while it conducts a 60-day review of the program. The pause does not eliminate existing cybersecurity obligations....
Centriworks’ Community Impact: Giving Back Across East Tennessee

Centriworks’ Community Impact: Giving Back Across East Tennessee

At Centriworks, we believe we’re more than a technology partner to the businesses we serve, we’re neighbors, too. Our team members live, raise families, coach youth sports, volunteer, and build their lives right here in East Tennessee. Supporting the...
Can Hackers Really Access Your Network Through a Printer?

Can Hackers Really Access Your Network Through a Printer?

When businesses think about cybersecurity threats, printers and copiers rarely make the list. Most organizations focus on protecting laptops, servers, firewalls, and employee email accounts.    Meanwhile, the office printer quietly sits in the corner, connected...
How to Integrate Microsoft Licensing with Your Broader IT Strategy

How to Integrate Microsoft Licensing with Your Broader IT Strategy

It’s a common scenario. A team member leaves, their license gets reassigned to someone new, and no one stops to ask whether that license fits the new role. A department starts using a file-sharing tool without realizing that SharePoint was already available, and...
Understanding Microsoft Licensing for SMBs

Understanding Microsoft Licensing for SMBs

If you have ever stared at a Microsoft licensing options page and felt your eyes glaze over, you’re in good company. For small and mid-sized businesses, sorting through all the options can feel overwhelming at first glance. Once you understand the core concepts,...