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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Navigating the Aftermath: AT&T’s Massive Data Breach and Customer Safety Measures
In a recent, significant cybersecurity event, AT&T disclosed a data breach that has impacted 73 million customers, spanning both current and former subscribers. This incident, one of the largest in the company’s history, has raised serious concerns about data privacy and the safety of personal information in the digital age. According to a public statement […]
Eye Opening Insights from the 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report
We are living in an era dominated by digital connectivity. You can’t overstate the importance of cybersecurity. As technology advances, so do the threats that lurk in the online world. Often, our actions leave us most at risk of a cyberattack or online scam. Risky behaviors include weak passwords and lax security policies. As well […]
The Essential Guide to Avoiding Tax Scams in 2024
As the calendar flips closer to tax season, it’s not just deadlines we find looming on the horizon but also the shadowy figures of tax scams. Every year, like clockwork, countless individuals and businesses are ensnared by these schemes, suffering significant financial and data losses. A staggering $5.7 billion was siphoned off by these nefarious […]
CIO Landing Recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List
CIO Landing announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named CIO Landing to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North […]
Google and Yahoo New Email Requirements – Part 3
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO CONCERNING SPF, DKIM, AND DMARC FOR EMAIL Written by: Scott Bernstein, Senior Consultant, CIO Landing So where do you go from here? Is this a real concern at this point? I have had some long discussions with CIO Landing technical experts and technical people from several spam filtering […]
Google and Yahoo New Email Requirements – Part 2
Key Components of Email Protection: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Written by: Scott Bernstein | Senior Consultant, CIO Landing I know this looks technical, more geek acronyms. But these are the widespread terms used when discussing and configuring email settings. Without a basic understanding, your email could be misconfigured. The Google and Yahoo requirements […]