Locknet

Locknet Locknet Managed IT Services is a top managed security service provider (MSSP) in the nation.

Over the last thirty years, Locknet has grown into one of the largest managed services providers in the Midwest, serving hundreds of clients throughout the upper Midwest. Today, Locknet offers a suite of products and services including; offsite back up with data recovery, proactive network management and security, as well as installation and support of IT infrastructures. Locknet houses its own st

ate-of-the-art support center in Onalaska, WI and provides full-service 24/7 support. Accredited by the Managed Services Provider Alliance, Locknet is also one of 36 CompTIA Security Trustmark companies in the country and is a member of numerous Banking Associations including; Community Bankers of Iowa, Community Bankers of Wisconsin, Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, Iowa Bankers Association, Iowa Credit Union League, Minnesota Bankers Association, Minnesota Credit Union Network, Wisconsin Bankers Association, and Wisconsin Credit Union League.

Most organizations in regulated industries are losing to gaps in their OWN IT framework.Gaps in coverage. Gaps in staffi...
06/01/2026

Most organizations in regulated industries are losing to gaps in their OWN IT framework.

Gaps in coverage. Gaps in staffing. Gaps between tools that were never designed to talk to each other.

The result: alerts that go unnoticed, investigations that take too long, and threats that stay active longer than they should.

That's a business risk problem.

We broke down the 7 most common cybersecurity management challenges we see in healthcare, banking, and construction and exactly how managed security services solve them.

If your internal IT team is stretched thin and you're not sure where your biggest exposures are, this one's worth a read (link in comments).

You compared proposals. You picked the lower number. And now you're realizing most of the risk is still yours. This is o...
05/18/2026

You compared proposals. You picked the lower number. And now you're realizing most of the risk is still yours.

This is one of the most common traps in managed IT buying and it's entirely avoidable.

Read our latest newsletter to learn what questions actually reveal the full picture - link in comments.

For years, healthcare and financial services topped the list of most-targeted industries for ransomware.Construction is ...
05/14/2026

For years, healthcare and financial services topped the list of most-targeted industries for ransomware.

Construction is now #3. And the reason isn't random.

Attackers are methodical. They go where defenses are weakest and leverage is highest. In construction, they found both.

Here's what they know about your industry that you might not have fully considered:

→ Your data is high-value and time-sensitive. Project files, bid documents, subcontractor contracts, client agreements. Losing access to any of that on an active job site isn't just inconvenient. It's potentially project-ending.
→ Your IT is often lean by design. Construction firms run tight operations. A single IT generalist, or an office manager doubling as IT support, is common. That's a known target profile.
→ Your subcontractor network is your attack surface. Every vendor portal, shared drive login, and field device connected to your network is a potential entry point. You trust your subs. Attackers are counting on that.

The firms that get hit are the ones who thought they were too small, too regional, or too unglamorous to be worth targeting.

They were wrong. And so is that assumption. What does your current approach to cybersecurity look like on active project?

The average cost of a financial services data breach just hit $6.1 million.But here's what that number doesn't tell you:...
05/13/2026

The average cost of a financial services data breach just hit $6.1 million.

But here's what that number doesn't tell you: most of that cost isn't the ransom.

It's the forensics. The regulatory response. The downtime. The clients who quietly walk out the door.

We talk to IT leaders at community banks and credit unions every week, and the gap we see most often a monitoring gap.

Nobody watching at 2 a.m. Nobody catching the thing that slipped through before it became a $6.1M problem.

A firewall doesn't call you when something's wrong. A partner does.

The organizations that weather breaches the best are the ones with shared accountability; someone who carries the risk alongside them, not just a vendor who closes the ticket.

That's a very different thing.

Most organizations think about compliance reactively; something to maintain so they don't get fined or fail an audit.The...
05/11/2026

Most organizations think about compliance reactively; something to maintain so they don't get fined or fail an audit.

The ones growing in regulated industries see it differently.

A strong compliance posture can help you:

✔ Win contracts with larger organizations that require vendor security reviews
✔ Break into markets like healthcare, financial services, and government
✔ Negotiate better terms with cyber insurers
✔ Build the kind of client trust that's hard to manufacture any other way

We put together a full breakdown of how compliance and audits differ, and how to think about both strategically. Link in the comments.

Your most expensive security software can be bypassed by one weak password or a single phishing link. In healthcare, the...
05/06/2026

Your most expensive security software can be bypassed by one weak password or a single phishing link.

In healthcare, the "human perimeter" is your first line of defense. Staff training isn't a "nice-to-have"; it’s foundational cybersecurity.

Fortifying the "Human Perimeter"
Compliance doesn’t equal security. For healthcare leaders, the "audit-once-and-forget" model is a liability. Modern standards require a proactive, always-on posture because healthcare data security is no longer a "once-a-year" event.

The most sophisticated tech in the world can't stop a user from clicking a malicious link if they haven't been trained to spot it. This is why the People element—focusing on consistent awareness and training—is the most critical component of your defense.

Why People-First Security Matters:

• Targeted Vulnerability: Small clinics have become prime targets for cyberattacks.
• The Trust Factor: Reactive security measures are no longer enough to protect patient trust.
• Continuous Vigilance: We must move away from "Checkbox Compliance" and audits toward a culture of continuous risk reduction.

Training your team to be your strongest defense mechanism is a shift from simply passing an inspection to actually reducing risk. While an audit looks at a moment in time, a well-trained staff provides continuous monitoring through their daily habits.

Are you truly empowering your people to monitor threats 24/7, or are you just waiting for the next audit to reveal your vulnerabilities?

Protecting your practice starts with protecting your perimeter. And, that perimeter is made of people.

05/05/2026

After 10 incredible years of leadership, and an impressive 44-year career in the industry, our COO and President Dave Greene is retiring. We’re deeply grateful for the vision, dedication, and lasting impact he has made on the EO Johnson organization and the people within it.

We’re pleased to share that Kris Kilgard will step into the role of President, expanding his leadership from our Locknet division to the entire organization. His experience and deep understanding of our business will position us well for continued success.

To support a smooth transition, Dave will remain on our Board of Directors for the next year.

Please join us in celebrating this milestone and wishing both leaders the very best in what’s ahead!

Healthcare cybersecurity isn’t about checking boxes anymore.It’s about building systems that actually prevent breaches.F...
05/04/2026

Healthcare cybersecurity isn’t about checking boxes anymore.

It’s about building systems that actually prevent breaches.

From Zero Trust to data minimization, today’s healthcare data security standards are designed for one thing. Resilience.

If your strategy hasn’t evolved, your risk has.

Read the full roadmap: https://hubs.ly/Q04fkvgd0

Manufacturing isn’t "under the radar" anymore, it’s the bullseye.For a modern attacker, a single proprietary manufacturi...
04/29/2026

Manufacturing isn’t "under the radar" anymore, it’s the bullseye.

For a modern attacker, a single proprietary manufacturing process is often worth more than a thousand healthcare records.

Our VP of IT, Ben Potaracke, recently took the stage at the Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Summit to discuss this sobering reality.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for manufacturing leaders:

↳ Downtime is the Greatest Killer
When your machines stop, your revenue stops. We saw this with one corporation... a single attack resulted in $85M in unrecoverable losses. Security isn't just an IT "cost center"; it’s a production uptime strategy.

↳ The "Firebreak" Strategy
A virus on an office laptop should never be able to halt a million-dollar CNC machine. Ben emphasized Network Segmentation - logically separating your office (IT) from your shop floor (OT).

↳ The 99% Rule
Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) stops 99% of credential theft attacks. It is the single most effective "cyber shield" a manufacturer can deploy today.

At Locknet Managed IT, we believe you should focus on building your products and growing your business not fighting off organized cybercrime.

Is your floor isolated from your office network? If you aren't sure, it's time for a conversation.

The most dangerous data in your organization isn’t what you protect. It’s what you forgot.Dark data is fueling cyber ris...
04/22/2026

The most dangerous data in your organization isn’t what you protect. It’s what you forgot.

Dark data is fueling cyber risk, increasing costs, and holding back AI initiatives. But with the right approach, it can become a strategic asset.

Here’s how to illuminate it: https://hubs.ly/Q04cNH580

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