Author: Jesse Connolly

Dec. 16 is a seminal date in the intricate world of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC).

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program final rule is officially in effect, codifying the CMMC requirements and assessment process.

Enforcement will be carried out throughout a multiphase process beginning in 2025. With the new year just weeks away, focus on CMMC is shifting from important to imperative for many.

“We’ve seen a significant uptick in engagement across the board since the DoD released its final rule in October,” said Bridget Wilson, NetCov’s Senior VP of Governance Risk and Compliance. “From direct outreach to webinars to conferences, the urgency and criticality are abundantly clear.”

One such event that spoke to Wilson’s assessment was CEIC East, the official conference of the Cyber AB, held in late November in National Harbor, Md. With nearly 1,000 attendees on hand, CEIC East showed the balance is shifting among those partaking in CMMC-oriented events.

“There’s definitely been an evolution,” Wilson said. “Early on, the bulk of attendees at these events were those looking to provide CMMC services. As the requirement looms, I think you’ll see the number of attendees seeking CMMC services continue to skyrocket.”

Tim Hallett, NetCov’s Director of Business Development, believes both urgency and uncertainty have kicked things into high gear for those that will be impacted.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty and just so many factors to consider for those that need to be CMMC certified,” Hallett said. “Bridget and the GRC team recognize how vital it is to keep apprised of all developments, leverage our educational resources and immerse ourselves in the CMMC community. We are eager to continue doing so in the weeks and months ahead.”

Among other CMMC-oriented events on tap, NetCov will be participating in the Southwest Regional CMMC Implementation Conference (CIC), which will take place Feb. 19-20 in Dallas, Texas.

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Network Coverage, a best-in-class technology solutions provider, is excited to welcome James Beaman as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Beaman comes to Network Coverage with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance developing multifaceted models to ensure financial stability and operational success.

“Throughout his time as a Finance Consultant for Network Coverage, James has had a major impact in reshaping and improving our Finance Operations,” Larry Davis, Network Coverage’s CEO, said. “It was readily apparent that he would make a great addition to our Leadership Team and the NetCov community as a whole. James is extremely adept at identifying areas of opportunity, and he will have a significant influence on Network Coverage’s strategic initiatives.”

Prior to joining Network Coverage, Beaman spent three years consulting for DLC where he worked with private equity-backed firms, stewarding organizations in roles such as acting CFO and Finance VP. Also, during his extensive experience in the field, Beaman has served in several capacities, including as the Senior Finance Manager of M&A Integration at Walgreens and as the Director of Finance and Accounting for ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems.

“I am excited to step into the role of CFO at Network Coverage,” said Beaman. “I’m passionate about leveraging financial strategy to drive business growth and am eager to apply this passion in collaboration with our dynamic team. I look forward to contributing to our shared vision and achieving remarkable success together!”

An avid Chicago Cubs fan, Beaman is an active athlete and a regular participant in half marathons. He resides with his family in the Chicago metro area.

Network Coverage is proud to announce that the company placed 55^th on Channel Futures MSP 501 list for 2024, ranking among the top managed service providers across the globe.

Channel Futures recognizes “the best IT service providers that are helping customers increase the value of their businesses through technology.”

“It is truly our honor to be recognized by Channel Futures as one of the top MSPs in the world,” Alex Joy, Chief Revenue Officer, said. “Our mission, at its core, is to merge expert technology solutions with real business strategy. The success of our clients – and our ability to help them achieve their goals – will always be paramount to the growth and achievements of Network Coverage.”

Using their unique methodology, Channel Futures identified the “very best managed service providers” in the United States, Canada, the U.K., the European continent, Australia, Asia and all parts of the globe.

“These are companies that made monumental moves in the last year, dominating the IT services sector by offering innovative solutions that drive their success and the success of their clients,” Channel Futures wrote.

Network Coverage will be among those honored at the Channel Futures MSP 501 gala in Atlanta in September.

“Recognition like this is reflective of the Network Coverage staff living our core values,” said COO Matthew MacDonald. “That includes the edict to ‘innovate and execute’, and to always be client experience obsessed. Every team member should be extremely proud of the role they have played in this achievement.”

Network Coverage is excited to share that we finished as a 2024 XCellence Award finalist in multiple categories at the Midsize Enterprise Summit (MES) Spring conference, hosted by The Channel Company in Orlando.

In addition to Network Coverage’s Alex Joy and Bridget Wilson being named finalists for Best Solution Provider, NetCov was also a finalist in the XCellence in Solutions Track Presentation, thanks to an insightful presentation on cybersecurity management by Wilson.

XCellence award finalists were voted on by senior midmarket IT leaders at MES Spring 2024. This recognition spotlights IT suppliers who consistently deliver outstanding and innovative midmarket products, services, and presentations. Network Coverage was named a finalist for their deep commitment to excellence and responsiveness to the midmarket’s unique IT and business needs.

“Congratulations to Network Coverage for being a finalist for the MES Spring XCellence Award. This recognition is reserved for IT suppliers who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to empower midmarket enterprises with game-changing IT solutions and services,” said Adam Dennison, VP of Midsize Enterprise Services at The Channel Company. “The finalists have shown dedication to exceeding expectations, and helping IT leaders in the midmarket achieve their business goals. We look forward to sharing the finalists on MES Computing and seeing how Network Coverage will continue to enhance the IT channel.”

Network Coverage has a trio of exciting announcements to share, all of which mark a major step forward for the company.

NetCov acquires MadWolf Technologies and The Lloyd Group

Network Coverage officially announced two acquisitions on Monday morning: Washington, D.C.-based MadWolf Technologies and New York City-based The Lloyd Group.

In conjunction with NetCov’s July 2023 acquisition of VersaTrust in Fort Worth, Texas, these moves greatly expand Network Coverage’s nationwide footprint and presence in the NGO (non-governmental organization) and financial services space, while strengthening the company’s comprehensive technology solutions and operational excellence.

“It’s breathtaking to think about the journey we’ve made since I started here,” said Network Coverage’s CEO, Alex Joy, who joined the company in 2011 as an IT Specialist and has been at the forefront of its rapid growth. “Forming a partnership with established, widely respected, forward-thinking organizations like The Lloyd Group and MadWolf Technologies is a seminal moment for Network Coverage.”

To read more, check out the official press release on Yahoo Finance.

The relaunch of netcov.com

As you likely noticed, things look a bit different around here.

We’ve overhauled our website with a few key goals in mind. Beyond the look and feel, we wanted to enhance our presentation of the wide array of ways we serve our clients as a true end-to-end technology partner.

We also wanted to make netcov.com a better gateway for connecting with us, for prospective clients and for existing ones – the latter of which will soon be presented with a link to our robust, feature-packed client portal that will be launching in the coming weeks.

Third, we wanted to adopt a new look and feel for a platform where we’ll be significantly ramping up content creation – from technology insight and productivity tips to company announcements, staff profiles and more.

The new look NetCov

Look and feel were important for our website refresh, so it was only fitting that our branding underwent a similar transformation.

We’ve slightly tweaked our cornerstone blue and green color scheme and paired that with a new, modernized logo. We needed something befitting of the times – not just the year 2024 but the launch of a new era in the company’s history, and we’re excited to fly our new flag.

Rental Management wrote a great piece entitled “Cybersecurity: Safeguarding against growing threats.”

A summary of the article:

The average ransom demanded by cybercriminals increased by 20% to $1.8 million in 2021, with data breaches increasing by 68% compared to the previous year. Personally identifiable information breaches also increased from 80 to 83%. Bridget Wilson, the chief information security officer at Network Coverage, warns that while the same types of cyberattacks are being used, the attack vectors are more advanced than ever before. Phishing scams via text message are increasing, with attackers using specific bait such as gift card lures and account compromise fakes.

Wilson recommends being careful about posting contact information on social media and not clicking on links in unsolicited texts. Wire fraud and business email compromises are also increasing, with attackers lying in wait to interject themselves into email threads and change payment information. Wilson advises businesses to educate staff about cybersecurity threats and implement policies to prevent cyberattacks, such as routine automated patch schedules, and having staff confirm payment information changes over the phone. Read the full piece over at ararental.org.

“We are seeing the same [types of cyber-attacks] rehashed, but the attack vectors are more advanced and being used in a more skilled way now than ever before…”

says Bridget Wilson, Chief Information Security Officer, Network Coverage (Danvers, Mass.) — a firm that provides information technology solutions and managed cybersecurity services.

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