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Ekaru, a trusted provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, is proud to announce that we are now Generative AI Certified by Breach Secure Now (BSN). BSN is a leading provider of human-centric cybersecurity, AI awareness, and productivity training. This industry-first certification empowers our team to confidently lead clients through the complexities of AI adoption - safely, strategically, and securely.
“As AI becomes integrated into the workplace through platforms like Microsoft 365, CRMs, and more, our clients don't just need support - they need the strategy to harness it,” said Ann Westerheim, PhD, President at Ekaru. “This market advantage certification gives us the knowledge and tools to guide them through the risks and opportunities of AI in a way that’s responsible, scalable, and tailored to their business.”
Why This Certification Matters
AI is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, but without proper strategy, training, and governance, it also introduces real risks. As a BSN Generative AI Certified Partner, Ekaru can now:
- Deliver Trusted AI Guidance
We help clients understand AI’s impact and provide practical, secure strategies for exploring and implementing AI tools. - Support Customized AI Strategies
Using BSN’s AI Readiness Innovation Assessment (AIRIA) framework, we assess each client’s unique environment to identify opportunities where AI can automate tasks, increase efficiency, and drive innovation. - Train Teams with a Cybersecurity-First Mindset
AI is powerful - but it also opens the door to new cybersecurity threats. We deliver AI Awareness Training that empowers your team to use AI productively and safely, with a clear understanding of what data is safe to share and how to recognize AI-driven scams.
What This Means for Our Clients
As a certified partner, Ekaru is uniquely positioned to help clients:
- Embrace AI and understand its real-world applications
- Develop and implement secure AI policies
- Reduce risks associated with ungoverned AI use (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)
- Build internal confidence in using AI tools across departments
- Drive measurable business outcomes through automation and innovation
“Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the way we work, making it one of the most transformative technologies of our era,” added Ann Westerheim, “With our BSN certification, we’re not just reacting to an industry change - we’re helping our clients lead through it.”
We invite businesses looking to embrace AI responsibly to connect with us. As a certified partner, Ekaru is ready to help your team understand, plan, and execute a secure, high-impact AI strategy.
Contact us today at www.ekaru.com/contact-us to start a conversation about how AI can support your growth - safely and confidently. Let’s talk- no pressure, no obligation. We’ll walk you through how AI can help your business run smarter and more securely
About Ekaru
Ekaru (www.ekaru.com) provides a full range of Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and general IT services to small businesses in the greater Boston area. We have worked with businesses across many industries: medical offices, law firms, accounting firms, marketing firms, technology firms, non-profits, and more. We're on a mission to provide enterprise class technology service to small businesses with responsive, knowledgeable, local service. Here's what our clients say: "Best tech company for small companies - much appreciated, what you do for us" "Great service, extraordinary expertise" "Always there to help and protect! Thanks!" "Helpful with impossible regulations and impossible computers" "Outstanding responsiveness, attitude + professional work"