I wanted to share a little about me and why the manufacturing space is so important to me and my business, Blue Team Tom Consulting. I want this blog post to be more about the importance to me, instead of trying to sell services. If you want to learn more about the Manufacturing attacks, read https://www.blueteamtom.com/post/why-manufacturers-are-big-targets-in-2026 Starting at age 10, I helped my father for the better half of 25 years who owned a machine shop business until

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The "Cloud" isn't a magical place where data goes to be safe; it’s just someone else’s computer. In 2026, your business is your SaaS (Software as a Service) stack. If those tools fail or get compromised, your "Open for Business" sign might as well be face-down in the dirt. Here’s the breakdown of why SaaS is the backbone of your shop, the risks of the AI gold rush, and how to keep the wolves away from the door. The Reality Check: Your Business is Built on Subscriptions Wheth

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