BEAD Cybersecurity Requirements – All You Need to Know

BEAD Cybersecurity Requirements – All You Need to Know

Securing Your BEAD Award: A Guide for ISPs on Meeting Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program Cybersecurity Requirements Imagine a future in which every American, regardless of location, has access to high-speed internet ― where the digital divide is a thing of the past and the opportunities the internet presents are available to all.  This … Read more

7 Key Questions for Hiring an IT Project Manager

7 Key Questions for Hiring an IT Project Manager

Hiring the right IT project manager is critical to the success of your projects and the overall efficiency of your organization’s IT operations. An exceptional IT project manager possesses unique skills, experience, and traits that enable her or him to lead teams and deliver successful projects effectively. Let’s explore six key questions that will help … Read more

10 Benefits of Outsourced IT Project Management

10 Benefits of Outsourced IT Project Management

Outsourcing IT project management has become increasingly popular as organizations strive to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize project outcomes. Businesses can leverage various benefits beyond traditional in-house control by entrusting project management responsibilities to external experts. Let’s explore ten powerful benefits of outsourced IT project management, highlighting its value in driving success in IT … Read more

Preventing Scope Creep in IT Project Management

Preventing Scope Creep in IT Project Management

Preventing scope creep is a critical aspect of effective IT project management. Professional IT project managers employ various strategies to mitigate the risks associated with scope creep and ensure project success. Here are some fundamental approaches they use: 1. Thoroughly Define and Document Project Scope Professional IT project managers start by clearly defining the project … Read more

AISN Website Modernization Drives Accessibility

Website Modernization Drives an Inclusive, Online Experience, Security and Compliance

Making Websites More Accessible Around 26 percent of U.S. adults, or 61 million people, currently live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To ensure equal access to information and communication for all individuals, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new guidelines in 2022 to prompt state and local governments … Read more

Welcome, Eddie McAndrew

A big welcome to Eddie McAndrew, AISN’s new chief operating officer. In Eddie, we have a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He’s uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and operational excellence within AISN. Moreover, he has been successful at managing multi-million-dollar projects, bringing them in on time, within budget and with high … Read more

Cloud Readiness Assessments

Cloud Readiness Assessments

In support of the Governor’s Executive Order Nineteen (EO19, issued on September 17), AISN is able to deliver Cloud Readiness Assessments to help Virginia’s agencies meet EO19’s Cloud Service Utilization and Readiness within 60 days. Our EO19 Cloud Readiness Assessment capabilities are here: https://www.aisn.net/cloud-readiness-assessment-services/. Broadly, we can save agencies time by completing the tasks specified … Read more

Defend Your Business From Cyber Threats

Defend Your Business From Cyber Threats

Cyber threats continue to be a major concern for business owners. You must defend your business from cyber threats. Not having a cybersecurity strategy in place is no longer an option. You must be proactive with your cybersecurity prevention strategies. Here are 5 easy ways to defend your business from cyber threats. 1. Know Your … Read more

Risk Assessments Can Save Your Business

Risk Assessments Can Save Your Business

Risk Assessments Can Save Your Business Think risk assessments can save your business? You’re right. A risk assessment is a critical component of any organization’s infrastructure. They help to create an awareness of risk. In today’s threat landscape, specifically relating to cybersecurity, it’s more important than ever to know where your assets live, fully understand … Read more

Ensuring Security and Compliance

Ensuring Security and Compliance

Most organizations tend to focus on becoming compliant rather than being secure. And while meeting client requirements and industry regulations is very important, it does not necessarily guarantee that your organization is secure. If your entire information security program is based on “What must we do to be compliant?”, you’re probably missing some major holes … Read more