Last week I had the opportunity to speak at the 2025 Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) Convention & Expo in Reno, Nevada. It was a fantastic event that brought together community owners, operators, and technology partners from across the country to discuss innovation, operations, and the growing role of cybersecurity in our industry.
What We Covered
My session focused on Cybersecurity and IT for 2025, specifically designed for manufactured housing and RV community operators. We discussed practical, real-world steps that community owners and management teams can take to strengthen their technology foundations. Key areas included:
Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices – using conditional access and built-in tools to reduce phishing risk and improve compliance.
Desktop and Endpoint Cybersecurity – ensuring every device is monitored and protected under a SOC 2-aligned framework.
Camera Systems and Physical Security – integrating network-connected surveillance systems safely and efficiently.
AI Tools for Everyday Use – exploring how artificial intelligence can help reduce manual work, improve communication, and support resident engagement.
Building a Simple Website with Lovable – a short demo showing how property managers can create professional websites in minutes. You can try it yourself at lovable.dev.
Windows 10 End-of-Life – what every operator needs to do before Microsoft ends support in October 2025.
Throughout the conference, our team at Network Thinking Solutions spoke with and tested the email-security configurations of more than 75 companies using our Mail Security Check tool.
The results were eye-opening: Only one company had a fully correct setup of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.
This highlights just how far the industry still needs to go to strengthen protection against spoofing and phishing attacks. Email remains one of the most common entry points for security breaches, and proper DNS configuration is one of the simplest and most effective defenses.
Looking Ahead to TMHA 2025
Next up, Network Thinking Solutions will be at the Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) Annual Convention this week. We’ll have a booth on the expo floor and are looking forward to connecting with community owners, vendors, and technology partners to continue the conversation about cybersecurity, IT automation, and AI tools shaping the future of manufactured housing.
Events like WMA and TMHA underscore how vital technology has become to the manufactured housing sector. Whether it’s email security, camera networks, or AI-driven automation, every step toward modernization makes communities safer and more efficient.
At Network Thinking Solutions, we’re proud to help operators across the country build secure, connected, and forward-looking communities.
Visit networkthinking.com to learn more about how we support MH and RV operators nationwide.
