Why Modern Policing Requires More Than Patrol Cars and Radios
Every police department has a mission to protect its community. But today, that mission depends on technology as much as it depends on personnel. Dispatch systems. Patrol vehicle connectivity. Records databases. Surveillance platforms. Digital evidence systems. All of it has to work flawlessly – often with small IT teams and limited budgets. At the same time, cybercriminals […]
Higher Education IT: Where Enterprise Complexity Meets Small-Team Reality
Higher education IT has a habit of being asked to turn “just one more thing” into an operating model. Just one more compliance requirement. Just one more research network. Just one more cloud platform. Just one more student system. Just one more cybersecurity tool. Just one more urgent request from a department that assumes IT […]
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System – Simplifying IT Operations and Enhancing Security with Meraki Video Surveillance
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Simplifying IT Operations and Enhancing Security with Meraki Video Surveillance The Situation, Needs, and Challenges Client: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health SystemIndustry: Healthcare Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOL) is a leading healthcare provider with ten hospitals and more than 400 clinics, creating a large and […]
Lockstep Traceroute: Vol 2.
In the world of K-12 technology, the path from a great idea to a successful implementation is rarely a straight line. It’s a series of hops, handshakes, and – occasionally – dropped packets. Whether you are navigating the sudden loss of a primary carrier or trying to align the “instructional vision” with the “operational reality,” the central challenge remains the same: […]
Webinar Wrap-Up: The Future of Web Threat Protection with Advanced URL Filtering
URL filtering used to be a static gatekeeper, blocking “malicious” websites based on outdated lists. But in 2025, threats have evolved and most filtering solutions have not kept up. Today’s phishing attacks are AI-powered, highly targeted, and built to bypass legacy URL filtering systems. At Lockstep Technology Group, we help organizations move beyond reactive filtering by implementing Palo Alto Networks’ Advanced URL […]
Intro to OSPF: Understanding the Foundations of Dynamic Routing
Watch the full Intro to OSPF Tech Talk here to explore these concepts in greater depth. In this tech talk, Patrick Cavell walked through the fundamentals of Open Shortest Path First, or OSPF, one of the most widely used dynamic routing protocols in modern networks. The goal of the session was to demystify how OSPF works, explain why […]
Lockstep Traceroute
Following the path of K-12 technology, one hop at a time. A Week of Challenges, Progress, and Opportunities The central tension of district technology leadership has always been balancing risks against progress. How do we keep our networks secure without stifling the innovation happening in the classroom? This week provided a perfect case study in that balancing […]
Reimagining Patient Transfers: How Lockstep and LCMC Health Transformed a Critical Link in Care
In today’s healthcare environment, speed and coordination save lives. For LCMC Health, a not-for-profit system serving New Orleans, its patient Transfer Center was both a lifeline and a bottleneck. Thousands of high-stakes transfers depended on outdated phone systems, manual workarounds, and disconnected tools. The result? Missed calls, lost transfers, and patients waiting longer for the […]
K-12 Threat Report: October 31, 2025
Week Ending October 31, 2025 Executive Summary This week was a reminder that even the systems built to protect us can become the source of risk. A newly discovered flaw in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) (CVE-2025-59287) is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to distribute malicious “updates” across entire districts. If you still rely on […]
Cybersecurity Awareness: Resilience Begins with People and Technology
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, led by CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, reminds us of a truth we sometimes overlook behind every cyberattack are real people. Students are unable to access online classes. Patients whose data and trust have been compromised. Communities facing disruptions to essential services. At Lockstep Technology Group, we believe cybersecurity […]