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NIST 800-171 Compliance Checklist: 110 Requirements and SPRS
A NIST 800-171 compliance checklist with all 110 Rev. 2 requirements, their SPRS points, Rev. 3 changes, CMMC status and a self-assessment guide. Free Excel.
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ExplainedHIPAA Technical Safeguards Explained for IT TeamsHIPAA technical safeguards are the 5 standards in 45 CFR 164.312. What each one requires, required vs addressable, and the device settings that meet it.
TemplatesSOC 2 Compliance Checklist for IT Teams (PDF + Excel)A SOC 2 compliance checklist for IT teams: 69 controls mapped to the Trust Services Criteria, with the evidence auditors sample. Free PDF and Excel.
Product UpdatesTrio V2: Unified Agentic IT Management for Lean IT TeamsTrio V2 moves from device management to Unified agentic IT management: AI automations, your own AI assistant through Trio MCP, risk based patching, and audit ready evidence.
How-TosHow to Run a PowerShell Script on Multiple ComputersTo run powershell script on multiple computers reliably, you need to know which method breaks on offline machines, workgroups, and Mac endpoints.
SchoolHow to Start a 1:1 Device Program in K-12A practical guide to launching a 1:1 device program in K-12, covering CIPA compliance, device selection, AUE planning, and what most rollouts get wrong.
How-TosHow to Stop Employees from Installing Software on WindowsYou can stop employees from installing software on Windows using GPO, AppLocker, or MDM. Here's how each method works and which fits your setup.
ExplainedHow to Detect Shadow AI in Your OrganizationShadow AI breaches average $4.63M. Here is how to detect shadow AI using DNS logs, OAuth audits, and your endpoint inventory, step by step.
How-TosHow to Block Websites on iPhone: 3 Methods ComparedIf you want to know how to block websites on iPhone, this guide covers Screen Time, DNS filtering, and MDM — including where each method breaks down.
SchoolChromebook Management for Schools: A Practical GuideSchools managing Chromebook fleets need systems for enrollment, repairs, and access control — this guide covers the methods that actually hold up at scale.
How-TosHow to Block an App on iPhone: The IT Admin GuideIf you're learning how to block an app on iPhone for a managed fleet, start here: supervised enrollment is the gate to real MDM enforcement.
