Top Compliance Priorities for Healthcare Organizations in 2025
Healthcare organizations in 2025 face an evolving regulatory landscape driven by technological innovation, heightened data privacy concerns, and increased enforcement. The following priorities have emerged as most critical for compliance leaders and boards: 1. Stricter Data Privacy and HIPAA Security Rule Updates Regulators have significantly strengthened HIPAA rules to address rising cybersecurity threats and privacy […]
Compliance as a Service (CaaS): Unlocking Growth and Trust for Modern MSPs
The managed services industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As regulatory requirements tighten and cyber threats escalate, businesses are no longer satisfied with basic IT support — they expect their Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to be proactive partners in compliance and risk management. Enter Compliance as a Service (CaaS): a game-changing opportunity for MSPs to […]
Forging Trust: Stakeholder Buy-In on Compliance
This article is an amended chapter from ‘Forging Trust’, our comprehensive guide to compliance-as-a-service (CAAS) for MSPs and SMBs, which will be rereleased in 2025 with added compliance guidance, info, and insights! Be sure to sign up for the companion newsletter for publishing updates and risk management news! Achieving compliance success hinges on more […]
From Tech Support to Compliance Pro
How MSPs Can Meet Growing Client Demand for Compliance Services Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are facing a significant shift in client expectations. What began as requests for technical support and infrastructure management has evolved into demands for comprehensive compliance solutions. Many MSPs find themselves unprepared for this transition, lacking the specialized knowledge and tools needed […]
ESG Compliance: Integrating Sustainability into Corporate Strategies in 2025
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance has become a topic of heavy discussion in 2025. As regulatory frameworks change and stakeholder expectations adjust with social and political movements, organizations are examining how embedding ESG principles into their operations affects sustainability, transparency, and ethical governance. In this article, we’ll take a broad, overhead look at ESG […]
AI-Powered Compliance: The Story Continues
The integration of AI with IT compliance continues to present significant challenges in 2025, as organizations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while trying to leverage AI’s benefits. On top of this, software developers are racing to prove that AI is an easy replacement for compliance expertise — at their own peril. While “AI” seems […]
March 2025 Blacksmith Feature Updates!
We’re constantly working to improve the Blacksmith CaaS platform, making positive changes based on feedback from our vCISO and MSP users. This month, we’re excited to announce new features to improve the user experience, and give users a clean, attractive way to visualize their compliance journey. New Features Optimized Admin Dashboard: A streamlined experience […]
Greenwashing Under a Microscope
Let’s face it — companies got caught with their pants down in the greenwashing game, and now they’re scrambling to save their reputations. With everyone from angry Twitter users to government watchdogs breathing down their necks, here’s how they’re trying to get their act together: Getting Real: Companies are being asked to back up their […]