VC3

10/09/2026

When cybersecurity comes up at your next budget meeting, it helps to have numbers from places that look like yours.

On Friday, October 16 at 1:00 PM ET, we are walking through the findings of the 2027 Municipal Cybersecurity Benchmark Report, drawing on survey responses from municipalities across the U.S., trends we are seeing in the field, and published national research.

In one hour, we will cover how municipalities are handling cybersecurity controls, backups, and incident response today, where the key security gaps are, and what actions to prioritize for 2027.

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04zKSkw0

Free to attend, nothing to prepare, and there is time for your questions.

Anyone who attends live also receives the Gap Closure Resource, a practical follow-up built around the largest finding in the report.

If you cannot join live, register anyway and we will send the recording. And bring a colleague, your IT lead or finance director, so you can talk it over afterward.

09/30/2026

LAST CHANCE to add your input to the 2027 Cybersecurity Benchmark Report.

The survey takes about four minutes and covers cybersecurity staffing, budget, current security measures, and the challenges organizations are working through right now.

All responses are completely anonymous. We do not collect names, organization names, email addresses, or IP addresses, so responses cannot be traced back to any individual organization.

Take the 4 min survey here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04yKhRl0

Survey closes today.

09/25/2026

Cybersecurity challenges vary from one organization to the next, but many leaders are asking the same questions:

Are we investing enough?
How do our staffing levels compare to similar organizations?
Are we ahead, behind, or right where we should be?

To help answer those questions, VC3 is gathering input from organizations across North America for the 2027 Cybersecurity Benchmark Report.

The survey takes about four minutes to complete and covers topics such as cybersecurity staffing, budget, current security measures, and key challenges.

Most importantly, all responses are completely anonymous. We do not collect names, organization names, email addresses, or IP addresses. Responses cannot be traced back to any individual organization.

Take the 4 min survey here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04ykDBP0

Survey closes September 30.

08/17/2026

AI is already part of your organization.

Employees are using AI to research information, draft content, summarize documents, and solve problems every day. The question isn't whether AI is being used. It's whether your organization has a strategy to use it effectively, securely, and in a way that drives measurable results.

As AI adoption accelerates, many organizations are looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce unmanaged AI usage, enhance knowledge sharing, and create better customer experiences.

Join VC3 on Wednesday for a practical discussion on how businesses are approaching AI adoption and turning it into real business value.

📅 August 19
⏰ 8:30 AM PT | 11:30 AM ET

You'll see how organizations are using AI to:
✅ Improve employee productivity
✅ Reduce shadow AI and improve governance
✅ Enhance knowledge access and collaboration
✅ Deliver better website experiences
✅ Provide faster customer support

Register today and discover what a practical, business-focused AI strategy looks like.
AI for Municipal Leaders: https://hubs.li/Q04t6CJd0
AI for Business Leaders: https://hubs.li/Q04t6xhG0

Can't attend? Reach out to VC3 to schedule a private demo.

07/30/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of VC3’s managed AI tools—purpose-built to help municipalities work smarter, serve residents faster, and safeguard public data. Our suite of municipal AI assistants, Secure Chat, and AI website assistant is designed with local government needs at the core, making it simple to adopt and govern AI across your organization.

From streamlining council meeting minutes to answering resident questions online, VC3’s new AI offering enables your staff to access information and complete tasks with greater ease and consistency—while ensuring sensitive data stays protected.

"Municipal leaders need AI that fits how local governments actually operate, not generic tools that require significant configuration or internal expertise to manage,” said David Bridges, President of VC3.

Ready to see how AI can make a practical impact in your municipality? Learn more or schedule a demo.

Read the full release here: https://hubs.li/Q04rpg4N0

VC3 announced the launch of its new managed AI offering, designed specifically for how local governments operate.

07/16/2026

CMMC Phase II audits are on hold, but your compliance work shouldn’t be. Phase I requirements remain fully in effect during the Phase II suspension period. The DoW was explicit: "All Phase I self-assessment requirements remain firmly in place."

https://hubs.li/Q04pLFwF0

How are you navigating the pause—focusing on self-assessments, updating your SPRS score, or checking in with your primes?

Share your approach below.

07/15/2026

Our team is excited to be at the Municipal Assn of SC Annual Meeting this week.

Stop by the VC3 booth to chat with Clark, Dustin, John, Kevin and Mark AND be entered to win a pair of Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses!

You do NOT want to miss the VC3 tech demos throughout the meeting! Check out the full VC3 tech demo schedule:

Thursday, July 16 – 10:00 a.m.
Where Do I Begin? Building a Strong Data Backup Strategy Step by Step (Dustin Tucker, Manager, Strategic Advisors, VC3)

Thursday, July 16 – 11:00 a.m.
Cybersecurity Readiness & Dark Web Exposure (Mark Barrett, Director, Partnerships, VC3)

Thursday, July 16 – 3:00 p.m.
A Guide to Municipal IT Budget Planning (Dustin Tucker, Manager, Strategic Advisors, VC3)

Thursday, July 16 – 4:00 p.m.
CJIS 101: What Every Municipality Should Know (Dustin Tucker, Manager, Strategic Advisors, VC3)

Friday, July 17 – 10:00 a.m.
ADA Website Compliance: What You Need to Know (and What to Do Next) (Kevin Benson, Senior Business Development Executive, VC3)

Friday, July 17 – 11:15 a.m.
The End of Windows Server 2016 Support: What’s Happening, Why It’s Important, and What to Do Next (Mark Barrett, Director, Partnerships, VC3)

Friday, July 17 – 2:30 p.m.
From Hassle to Habit: What Municipal Leaders Miss About Cybersecurity (and What It’s Costing Them) (Clark Cooper, Senior Strategic Advisor, VC3)

Friday, July 17 – 4:00 p.m.
The Workhorse in the Room: How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Is Powering Municipal Government (Kevin Benson, Senior Business Development Executive, VC3)

Saturday, July 18 – 9:00 a.m.
A Managed IT Services Foundation for Cities and Towns (Mark Barrett, Director, Partnerships)

Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 a.m.
AI at Work in Local Government: What Assistants and Agents Are Doing for Municipalities Today (Kevin Benson, Senior Business Development Executive, VC3)

07/07/2026

STARTING SOON!!

Compliance isn’t just a policy issue ... it’s also a budget issue.

HIPAA safeguards. CMMC documentation. SOC 2 controls. PCI requirements.

Each one translates into real IT decisions: tools, processes, staff time, and investment.

Join us today at 2PM ET | 11AM PT to help you plan instead of react.

► Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04l41hT0

06/29/2026

Last chance to register!

Join us TOMORROW for "Helping Municipal Leaders Navigate a Complex Regulatory Landscape"

June 30 @ 2 PM ET| 11AM PT

Register Now → https://hubs.li/Q04l4mlH0

06/25/2026

Most compliance problems we see aren’t caused by a lack of effort. They’re caused by a lack of planning.

The audit gets scheduled. The client asks for a security questionnaire. The insurance renewal comes around. And suddenly the IT, security, and documentation work that should have been budgeted two years ago needs to happen in 60 days.

If any of that sounds familiar, join us July 7 for a practical webinar on compliance budget planning.

No jargon. No sales pitch. Just a useful framework for leaders who want to get ahead of it.

► https://hubs.li/Q04l2wsw0 — Free registration