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Five FortiGate settings that are easy to review

FortiGates are solid firewalls, but a fresh deployment isn't a hardened one. On a recent project, I validated a set of FortiGate configurations, and...

Case study: how Sikich helped navigate cross-bor...

Snapshot Client: U.S.-based promotional programs company serving as the sweepstakes administrator for a U.S. sponsor of an international athletic...

Cyber readiness depends on governed incident res...

Cyber readiness isn’t defined by the security tools an organization uses or the insurance coverage it carries. Instead, it’s defined by whether the...

The new front door to underwriting: AI-powered s...

Many of our insurance clients are investing in AI across underwriting, operations, and claims, but one of the most immediate opportunities is...

CMMC after the pause: What the suspension means...

On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II, the requirement for third-party (C3PAO) assessments...

Why your ERP data can't answer your biggest ques...

If your business relies on Dynamics 365, your ERP serves as the indisputable hub of your operational world. It processes orders, tracks inventory...

Q3 2026 US healthcare M&A market update and...

Key takeaways Sikich’s read on Q3 2026: a pause in U.S. healthcare dealmaking, not a reversal. After a strong first half, activity slowed in...

Your nonprofit is leaving Dynamics GP. Should yo...

Moving from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central is more than a software upgrade. It's an opportunity to rethink how your nonprofit manages...

6 signs your finance team has outgrown spreadshe...

Finance leaders today are expected to do far more than report on past performance. CFOs and FP&A teams are now responsible for delivering...

Year-end planning ideas that support your long-t...

A strong financial strategy outlasts macroeconomic factors, shocks, and other distractions outside of our control. Election cycles can create...

A great forecast isn’t enough: Why speed of resp...

Distributors have spent years improving their ability to forecast what comes next. Sales forecasts which opportunities will close and what...

Migrating Cisco Meraki switches from CS firmware...

Firmware upgrades are often viewed as routine maintenance, but some introduce architectural changes that require more planning than expected. I...