Madison Beltran

In today’s healthcare environment, patient information moves continuously through digital systems that support everything from diagnosis to long-term treatment. But as technology becomes more central to clinical operations, it also opens new doors for cyberthreats that can interrupt care or expose sensitive data. Recent incidents across the industry have revealed ...

Why Risk Assessments Matter for CMMC Control 3.11.1 The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) plays a vital role in helping keep the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) protected by making sure organizations follow strong cybersecurity practices. As cyber threats continue to grow more sophisticated, it’s especially important for defense contractors working ...

Is your credit union ready to handle the tougher cybersecurity exams that the NCUA has planned? Over the last few years, there have been clear signs that the NCUA is paying closer attention to cybersecurity, and it looks like upcoming exams will be more rigorous in this area. In this ...

In recent months, we've received numerous inquiries from local Hawaii-based companies— both those already engaged in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts and those aspiring to participate — regarding the latest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rulemaking. This evolving regulatory landscape is understandably raising concerns and questions about compliance implications. To ...

When you’re working in government contracting, keeping Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) safe isn’t just a box to check—it’s absolutely essential. If your company deals with sensitive data, you’re on the hook for staying compliant with strict federal rules like the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and guidelines from the ...

QR codes have woven themselves into our daily lives. We scan them to read restaurant menus, buy concert tickets, pay bills, and snag special offers—all with just a tap of our phones. But this easy access comes with new dangers: cybercriminals are now turning to QR code phishing, or “quishing,” ...

Running a business today means operating in a world where cybercrime isn’t just possible — it’s inevitable. Whether you’re a small startup or an established mid-sized organization, your digital systems, sensitive data, and online tools make you a target for threat actors looking to profit. Traditional insurance doesn't cover today's ...

Intech Hawaii, the state’s premier Managed Services Provider (MSP) with over 30 years of “Security First” expertise, proudly announces its achievement of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certification Level 2. As the only MSP in Hawaii with Certified CMMC Professionals and Assessors on staff, Intech is now uniquely positioned to ...

Cyber threats are constantly evolving—and with hackers, foreign adversaries, and rogue groups growing more sophisticated, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a bold step to protect its supply chain. On September 10, 2025, the final version of a key rule was published in the Federal Register, officially updating ...

Last month's tsunami warning lit up our phones. Clients asked the same, very human questions: Do we shut everything down? What about the servers? Will staff be able to work if the office is inaccessible? If you felt that spike of adrenaline, you weren’t alone. Events like a tsunami warning ...