At the UNE College of Business Spark Series event, “The Business of Cyber Defense: How Leaders Prepare for and Recover from Cyber Threats," a business owner unpacked exactly what unfolded when European cyber criminals hacked into his company’s data, hijacked it, and demanded nearly $1.7 million in bitcoins to get it back, threatening the company with irreversible losses. Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires, October 20, 2025.

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Leadership
17
Oct
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Uprise Partners was proud to collaborate with the University of New England College of Business on this year’s Spark Series event: The Business of Cyber Defense: How Leaders Prepare for and Recover from Cyber threats. As a company deeply committed to helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, we were honored to help bring together business leaders, educators, and cybersecurity experts for this important conversation.

Leadership
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Oct
2025

Uprise Partners is proud to announce that Malinda Gagnon has been chosen as a Finalist for CEO of the Year as Part of CRN’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards! The awards recognize extraordinary women who demonstrate dedication to advancing the IT industry through their leadership.

IT
03
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Today, the question isn’t will your company be disrupted, but how often—and how quickly you’ll bounce back. In this blog we cover six real-world examples, from Vermont floods to Florida hurricanes, that show how an “immune-system” approach to culture, people, process, tech hygiene, and outside expertise keeps business humming when the unexpected hits.

IT
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As a CEO or business owner, your company’s ability to protect sensitive information isn’t just about safeguarding data—it’s about preserving trust, maintaining your reputation, and ensuring long-term operational continuity. And one of the most overlooked yet critical components of a strong security posture is your password policy.

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