Boise, Idaho — October 2025
As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, TotalCare IT is urging Idaho’s industrial businesses to move beyond “cybersecurity awareness” and take real, measurable action to protect their operations.
Traditionally recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October has often focused on education and information sharing. But in 2025, with cyberattacks growing more frequent and more sophisticated, awareness alone isn’t enough. TotalCare IT is leading a local movement to make this month about Cybersecurity Action — turning insight into implementation before year-end.
“Cybersecurity Awareness Month was a great starting point,” said Aaron Zimmerman, CEO of TotalCare IT. “But what our clients in Idaho’s manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors need now is Cybersecurity Action. Awareness doesn’t stop ransomware — action does.”
Industrial companies across Idaho face increasing risks — from ransomware disrupting production lines to phishing attacks targeting operations and supply chain systems. As the holidays approach, many organizations reduce staff and oversight, giving attackers an opening to strike.
TotalCare IT is responding with a five-step action plan designed to help industrial companies secure their operations before the holidays:
Detect and Respond to Identity Threats — Proactively monitor accounts and credentials to stop unauthorized access before it spreads.
Implement Zero Trust Access Controls — Replace outdated VPNs with secure, identity-based access to critical systems.
Upgrade Endpoint Protection — Deploy advanced detection and response across workstations, SCADA systems, and production environments.
Unify Security Visibility — Correlate network, cloud, and device data into one clear, actionable view.
Strengthen Compliance and Risk Posture — Align with frameworks like NIST or CIS and industrial standards to reduce exposure and meet partner requirements.
“Every one of these steps can be implemented quickly,” Zimmerman said. “You don’t need a total overhaul — you just need to take that first action before the holidays hit.”
As a trusted IT and cybersecurity provider based in Idaho, TotalCare IT specializes in protecting organizations where downtime isn’t an option — from small manufacturers to large industrial operators. Their approach blends local service with enterprise-level cybersecurity expertise, ensuring Idaho’s industries can grow securely into 2026 and beyond.
“Idaho’s industrial economy is the backbone of our region,” said Zimmerman. “We take pride in helping our clients stay online, productive, and secure — even during the busiest times of the year.”
TotalCare IT is Idaho’s premier managed IT and cybersecurity provider, serving businesses across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and engineering. With a focus on proactive protection, operational uptime, and compliance alignment, TotalCare IT delivers technology solutions that empower local businesses to operate securely and efficiently.