Why Most Technology Problems Are Really Visibility Problems
By Lisa Carter, President of SpartanTec Technology failures rarely start with technology When business leaders think about IT risk, the focus is often on hardware, software, or cybersecurity tools. Yet […]
How to Blend History with Technology
A Leadership Guide to Secure Innovation By Lisa Carter Cybersecurity & Operational Risk for Organizations Technology often feels focused only on what’s next—new platforms, faster automation, smarter AI. Yet the […]
When Fraud Looks Legitimate: What Leaders Need to Know About Payment Risk
By Lisa Carter, President of SpartanTec Cybersecurity & Operational Risk for Organizations Many leaders still associate fraud with obvious warning signs—hacked systems, strange logins, or malware alerts. In reality, some […]
What the Carolinas Snow & Ice Storm Revealed About Business Continuity
By Lisa Carter, President of SpartanTec Cybersecurity & Business Continuity for Organizations Last week’s snow and ice across western North Carolina and South Carolina provided a real-world example of how […]
Why “We’ve Never Had a Breach” Isn’t a Cybersecurity Strategy
One of the most common phrases heard in leadership conversations is, “We’ve never had a breach.” While that may be true, it is not a cybersecurity strategy — and it […]
If Something Broke Tomorrow, Would You Know What to Do?
Most organizations believe they are prepared for a cyber incident — until one actually happens. In reality, many disruptions are not caused by sophisticated attacks, but by confusion, delays, and […]
AI Is Here to Stay — But Is Your Business Using It Safely?
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept or a pilot project. By the end of 2025, AI had become part of day-to-day business operations across nearly every industry. Employees […]
What’s Actually on Your Network? Why Visibility Matters More Than Ever in 2026
As organizations enter 2026, one question continues to surface in boardrooms and leadership meetings: Do we really know what’s on our network? For many businesses, the honest answer is “not […]
The 12 Days of IT: Holiday Cybersecurity Lessons Every Business Should Take Seriously
The holidays are a time for reduced schedules, out-of-office messages, and quieter offices. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t take time off — and IT systems don’t either. Every year, businesses experience preventable […]
Closing the Book on 2025: What This Year Taught Us About Technology, Risk, and Resilience
As we close out 2025 and look ahead to a new year, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect — not just on what changed, but on what we […]
