--- title: MainSpring Blog | Ray Steen (5) description: Ray Steen is Co-Owner & CEO for MainSpring and has been with the firm since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics. 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With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics. --- #### Articles by Ray Steen 3 Minute Read #### [The Cloud: a Hybrid Solution](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/the-cloud-a-hybrid-solution) As you prepare for a new year, your IT Managed Services Provider may be considering a transition to the cloud. Or you may have migrated to the cloud a few years ago and want to optimize your... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/the-cloud-a-hybrid-solution) 4 Minute Read #### [The Link Between Association Membership and Technology](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/the-link-between-association-membership-and-technology) The DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) regions are far more than just the center of our federal government. They are also home to a technology corridor and a center zone for most national... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/the-link-between-association-membership-and-technology) 3 Minute Read #### [Cybersecurity Threats in Your Emails, Texts, and Social Encounters](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/cybersecurity-threats-in-your-emails-texts-and-social-encounters) What’s wrong with an email that starts with “Dear valued customer”? Over 70% of businesses have been hit with a phishing attack, and data has been compromised. Your first red flag may be an email... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/cybersecurity-threats-in-your-emails-texts-and-social-encounters) 4 Minute Read #### [If You See Something, Say Something: How to Recognize a Cyber-Attack](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/if-you-see-something-say-something-how-to-recognize-a-cyber-attack) We’ve all heard "if you see something, say something," especially if you live and work in the DMV region. That notable quote began almost two decades ago during a Department of Homeland Security... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/if-you-see-something-say-something-how-to-recognize-a-cyber-attack) 3 Minute Read #### [MainSpring vCIO Insights: Current Technology Trends](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/mainspring-vcio-insights-current-technology-trends) Recently, we published a blog outlining the reasons that some technology goals remain unmet. Traditionally, IT professionals and teams plan for the incoming year in Q4. It's a time to reflect on what... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-managed-services/mainspring-vcio-insights-current-technology-trends) 2 Minute Read #### [Your Cyber Insurance and MFA Requirements](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/your-cyber-insurance-and-mfa-requirements) If your organization has a cyber insurance policy, you may have noticed a new requirement. Your insurance agent may have recently called to review your cyber security protocols. If you do not yet... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/it-security/your-cyber-insurance-and-mfa-requirements) - - [3](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen/page/3) - [4](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen/page/4) - [5](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen/page/5) - [6](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen/page/6) - [7](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen/page/7) - ## Getting Started We’ll discuss your business, needs, and expectations to get you on a path to better IT. [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [MainSpring, Inc.](https://gomainspring.com/) 8 E. 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