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 […]
Information Security Compliance Isn’t Just a Checkbox — It’s a Necessity
For many organizations, information security compliance still feels like a task to complete rather than a discipline to maintain. Policies get written, boxes get checked — and then security […]
