When Technology Fails: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
Written by Juan Carlos Bosacoma, CEO of CIO Landing Recently, the world experienced a significant technology disruption due to an incident involving CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas. This event, while not affecting our clients, offers valuable lessons on the interconnectedness of our technology and the importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Let’s […]
10 Easy Steps to Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness
Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches. They can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives. Employee error is the reason many threats get introduced to a business network. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is generally the culprit. People don’t know any better, so they accidentally click […]
CIO Landing Ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501
Annual Channel Futures MSP 501 Identifies Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry JUNE 21st, 2024: CIO Landing has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies […]
The Silent Danger: A Powerful Lesson For Every Business From This $1.6 Billion Ransomware Attack
In recent months, the alarming cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, the healthcare payment-processing company under the healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, has thrown a spotlight on a chilling reality: cyberthreats can lurk undetected within our networks, ready to unleash chaos at a moment’s notice. The breach, executed by the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat hacker group, involved the group […]
Understanding the Consumer Authentication Security Maturity Model (CASMM): A Guide for Modern Businesses
Did you know that a staggering 81% of data breaches are due to weak or stolen passwords? And over 50% of people use the same passwords for both personal and work accounts, leaving their organizations vulnerable. The harsh reality is that hackers attack every 39 seconds, on average 2,244 times a day. The good news […]
Minimizing IT Downtime: A Survival Guide For Law Firms
IT downtime poses a serious threat to modern legal practices. When systems go offline, whether from a cyberattack, hardware failure, or human error, client work stalls, deadlines slip, and business risk increases instantly. This blog breaks down how downtime impacts law firms, why it happens, and what legal professionals can do to protect their operations. […]
Encryption and Why Everyone Should Use It
Written by Matias Keib Encryption, often portrayed in the realms of espionage and sci-fi, has long been an indispensable tool in the arsenal of security agencies, governments, and military organizations worldwide. Far from being a contemporary invention, its roots trace back to ancient times. The Spartans utilized encryption for secure message transmission in battles, […]
3 Cybersecurity Myths That Will Hurt Your Business This Year
Working amid the ever-changing currents of technology and cyber security, businesses often find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and outdated ideas. But failing to distinguish between myth and fact can put your business’s security at serious risk. Based on expert research in the field, including CompTIA’s 2024 global State Of Cybersecurity report, we […]
The High Cost of Inadequate IT Support in Chicagoland
In the bustling Chicagoland area, where businesses thrive on robust technology, settling for mediocre IT support can be a silent profit killer. As the owner of a Chicago-based Managed Services Provider (CIO Landing), I see firsthand how small businesses, often reluctant to incur IT expenses, face the hidden costs of inadequate tech support. This blog […]
Empowering Chicago Small Businesses: Revolutionizing IT Support for Seamless Operations
In today’s digital age, technology is the backbone of every small business, especially in the vibrant Chicagoland area. Imagine a day when your connection to the digital world is severed. Recalling the recent AT&T disruption that left 1.7 million users, predominantly small businesses, in a state of paralysis, no internet or phone service means no […]