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๐Ÿ“„ Whitepaper

What an Award-Winning MSP/MSSP Actually Looks Like

The eight pillars of elite managed IT and security โ€” and how to evaluate your current provider against them. Essential reading for any Ohio business leader.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Compliance Guide

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 โ€” Business Owner's Guide

A plain-language breakdown of all six NIST CSF 2.0 functions and how they apply to Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio businesses of every size.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Compliance Guide

CJIS Security Policy v5.9.5 โ€” What Changed for Law Enforcement

The Advanced Authentication mandate, Policy Area 13 MDM requirements, and new Policy Area 14 cloud rules โ€” what Ohio law enforcement agencies need to know.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Compliance Guide

GLBA Safeguards Rule 2023 Updates โ€” Community Bank Checklist

The requirements most Ohio community banks haven't fully implemented yet โ€” and the examination exposure that creates. A practical implementation checklist.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Compliance Guide

CMMC 2.0 Readiness Guide for Ohio Defense Manufacturers

CMMC enforcement is active. This guide covers what Ohio defense contractors need to know โ€” gap assessment, NIST 800-171 implementation, and timeline.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Compliance Guide

Ohio Safe Harbor Act (ORC ยง1354) โ€” Does Your Business Qualify?

Ohio's affirmative defense against data breach lawsuits โ€” and the specific security program requirements needed to qualify. Applicable to businesses statewide.

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โš ๏ธ Threat Advisory

Ransomware Targeting Ohio Manufacturers & Defense Suppliers โ€” 2025

Current ransomware threat landscape for Ohio manufacturing sector โ€” active threat actor groups, TTPs observed, and prioritized defensive controls.

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โš ๏ธ Threat Advisory

BEC Targeting Financial Institution Wire Operations โ€” Active Campaign

Business email compromise targeting community bank and credit union ACH and wire operations. Current indicators of compromise and defensive posture guidance.

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๐Ÿ”ง Free Tool

Cyber Insurance Readiness Self-Assessment

Score your current security posture against what cyber insurance carriers actually require at claim time. Free for Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio businesses.

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๐Ÿ”ง Free Tool

NIST CSF 2.0 Gap Assessment Template

A structured gap assessment template mapping your current controls against all six NIST CSF 2.0 functions. Downloadable and editable for your use.

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๐Ÿ“Š Case Study

Community Bank Passes FFIEC Exam After Securafy Comply-CARE Engagement

How an Ohio community bank used Securafy's Comply-CARE tier to achieve FFIEC CAT maturity alignment and pass their examination cycle without findings.

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๐Ÿ“Š Case Study

Ohio Law Enforcement Agency Closes All CJIS Audit Findings Before CSA Review

A county sheriff's office used Securafy's CJIS compliance program to close all prior audit findings and pass their triennial CSA audit with zero corrective action items.

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โœ๏ธ Blog Post

Why Manufacturing Is the #1 Ransomware Target in 2025

The threat actor economics behind manufacturing ransomware campaigns โ€” and why Ohio production facilities are disproportionately targeted compared to other sectors.

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โœ๏ธ Blog Post

The Five Things Your Cyber Insurance Carrier Checks Before Paying a Claim

What carriers actually look for after an incident โ€” and how to ensure your Columbus or Cleveland business's policy is valid and payable when you need it.

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โœ๏ธ Blog Post

Zero Trust Application Control vs. Traditional EDR โ€” Why Default-Deny Changes Everything

A technical and business comparison of reactive endpoint detection versus Zero Trust Application Control's prevention-first Zero Trust architecture for Ohio businesses.

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๐ŸŽฅ Webinar

CJIS v5.9.5 Compliance for Ohio Law Enforcement โ€” Live Q&A

A recorded deep-dive on the v5.9.5 Advanced Authentication mandate, Policy Area 13, and what Ohio agencies must do before their next CSA audit cycle.

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โ“ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” MSP/MSSP Services

Common questions from Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio business leaders about managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and what to expect from an MSP/MSSP relationship.

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๐Ÿ“ง Newsletter

Securafy Security Briefing โ€” Monthly Threat Intelligence

Monthly threat intelligence, regulatory updates, and actionable security guidance for Ohio business leaders. Free subscription for Columbus and Cleveland area businesses.

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