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New on the IP Pathways blog: 'The SecureOps Advantage' explains how SIEM + MDR form a single, integrated security engine that delivers early detection and rapid response.

We break down how IP Pathways and Tenax Solutions bring these operations together in one place, creating a unified security operation that reduces dwell time, improves security posture, and maintains 24×7 protection.

Read the full blog below!
https://hubs.li/Q04s-YT90

Your endpoints tell one story. Your firewalls and switches tell another. Your cloud apps tell a third.

The problem isn't a lack of data, it's that none of it talks to each other.

Tenax SecureOps changes that. Endpoints, infrastructure, and Cloud/SaaS all funnel into one place, watched 24/7 by our Security Operations Center so nothing falls through the cracks between systems.

One SOC. One Platform. Complete Visibility.

A 2027 deadline delay doesn't mean a pause on HIPAA readiness.⚠️

Major updates to the HIPAA Security Rule are coming. Get your controls, encryption, and risk strategies aligned now so you aren't scrambling later.

Join us for our live webinar to learn essential insights and actionable strategies to safeguard your organization's ePHI.

📆August 20, 2026 | 12PM CST
⬇️Save your spot:
https://hubs.li/Q04rlGsx0

Kansas City IT community, we’re bringing an afternoon of tech conversation and cinema to you! 🎬

Connect with local IT leaders, hear from the IP Pathways team, and enjoy a private showing of Spider‑Man: Brand New Day.

When: Wednesday, August 12th | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: B&B Theatres Overland Park 16

Secure your spot below and join the action!
https://hubs.li/Q04rJFsJ0

Columbus, Ohio! IP Pathways is hosting a local IT networking event featuring a short tech presentation and an exclusive viewing of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

When: Tuesday, August 11th | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lennox Town Center 24 Theatres

Register for free using the link below. Claim your spot and experience an afternoon that hits the 'big screen' and the IT scene!

https://hubs.li/Q04rvjMJ0

IP Pathways is currently hiring full-time positions in three out of four of our offices! Join a fast‑growing team that builds modern IT solutions across the Midwest.

Open positions:
Omaha, NE - Solutions Architect (hybrid)
Columbus, OH - Network Escalation Engineer
Columbus, OH - Network Implementation Engineer
Urbandale, IA - Network Implementation Engineer

Your next opportunity starts here! Explore the openings and apply today.
https://hubs.li/Q04rlbcK0

We're hosting a private screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Flix Brewhouse in Des Moines! Come connect with local IT leaders, hear from the IPP team, and kick back with complimentary refreshments.

When: Thursday, August 6th | 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Flix Brewhouse | 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Registration is free! Follow the link below.

https://hubs.li/Q04r0RQ10

AI is transforming how businesses operate, and with that transformation comes new security challenges. Organizations must now defend against threats that move fatser, learn quicker, and scale automatically.

Today’s AI‑driven risks arise in several ways:

Automated attacks: adapt in real time, making traditional defenses easier to bypass.

Deepfake impersonation: targeting executives, employees, and customers with highly convincing social engineering.

AI‑generated phishing: mimics writing styles, internal communication patterns, and vendor relationships.

Data‑poisoning attempts: attackers manipulate training data to distort outputs or weaken decision‑making systems.

Shadow AI tools: adopted by employees without proper security controls, exposing sensitive information.

As a trusted IT partner, IP Pathways delivers end‑to‑end cybersecurity services through advanced threat monitoring, identity and access management, secure cloud architecture, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure modernization. Our team works alongside organizations to build resilient environments capable of withstanding today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.

If your HIPAA compliance strategy still relies on the "addressable" specification, you've been given a vital window to do a hard reset.

HHS OCR's sweeping proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule, the most significant since 2003, seeks to completely eliminate that built-in flexibility. While the final rule timeline has shifted on the federal agenda to 2027, the blueprint for future enforcement is already crystal clear.

What is slated to replace it? Mandatory encryption. Universal MFA. Regular pe*******on testing. A 72-hour recovery window. And active documented verification of every business association agreement.

The extra runway isn't a time to sit back; it's time to build. The organizations that transition seamlessly will be closing these gaps long before the final rule drops.

We put together a full breakdown of what these upcoming requirements mean and how healthcare IT teams should use this time to prepare. ⬇️

https://hubs.li/Q04q07F40

The Des Moines IP Pathways office hosted our summer company cookout yesterday afternoon! We brought everyone together for an afternoon outdoors, a fired-up grill, and friendly competition with yard games. A fun way to support connection across teams while enjoying the warm weather!

We’re grateful for our employees who bring dedication, collaboration, and great energy to our team!