Resources

In K-12, there is a strong awareness of US copyright laws. Since the beginning of time, schools have had to manage copyright. This continued from the print media into computer software and then online content. AI has dramatically changed the way we discuss copyright.

What is MCP? In AI, MCP stands for Model Context Protocol—a standardized framework that connects AI models to external tools, data sources, and workflows.

I am back from my 29th trip to Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine.   There is something about sitting on a rock and staring out at the Ocean that is magical and refreshing. This year, though, we couldn’t do our annual fishing trip on Frenchman’s Bay.

This is the 46th year that Bob and I have been working together in technology! It is the 45th year we have been working in K-12. Acture Solutions has been around for at least 40 of those years as well! The Acture/CSI family has been around the block. We really were around at the beginning […]

Acture Solutions had the privilege to be a Gold Sponsor at the Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit hosted by Dutchess County Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS), in partnership with Marist University. It was good to be back at the alma mater of so many Acture/CSI employees, including myself.

A new insider threat is emerging in your network. It is not a rogue employee. It is not even a malicious attack.

I have had to work through a number of these business email compromise (BEC) attack situations that were potentially reportable events. It is important to understand that specific terms are legally charged words. “Breach” is probably the most significant.

Acture Solutions and Lumu Technologies invite education technology leaders to a practical conversation on strengthening cybersecurity within the NIST Framework—using Acture Network Defense powered by Lumu. Schools today face growing cyber threats, limited budgets, and lean IT resources.

I wrote this a week ago.   Lisa, for the first time ever, told me the filters would block my Tidbit. This is my version 2.0 with softer words. Increasingly, around the world, we are seeing legal requirements to either prove who you actually are before you can use certain sites.

Last summer a number of our M365 clients were hit with a “Direct Send” attack.   This attack bypassed high-powered spam filters like Barracuda Email Protection and sent emails directly into M365 without any authentication! The threat actor email actually came from a real person at the client!  The email had a malicious attachment.

What is a “canary in a coal mine” “Canary in a coal mine” means an early warning sign of danger—especially one that signals hidden or emerging threats before they become obvious.

What is Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can autonomously set goals, plan, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention. Agentic AI technology is emerging very quickly. The promise is amazing. If I could create a digital version of you with the same rights and privileges to your network, desktop, and […]

Acture/CSI is growing again.  We are looking for high-quality individuals to work with our service delivery team. Please search our Acture/CSI online job database for opportunities in our Albany and Fishkill offices.   Click here and add your resume to be considered for future employment:  Acture Solutions Career Center.

AI is changing the entire cyber threat landscape, even in your classrooms. That’s why this year’s Cybersecurity Event is all about how AI impacts school data privacy and what districts can do to stay ahead. For our 10th anniversary, we’re bringing together thought leaders and district innovators for a full day of strategies, stories, and solutions you […]

We are thrilled to extend our invitation to you for an exclusive Cocktail Party hosted by Acture Solutions! This will be a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers, enjoy some delicious cocktails, and discuss the latest innovations in K-12 technology with the Acture team.