Listen "The Business Owners IT Podcast Ep. 2 - The CDK Data Compromise: The Repercussions of a Data Breach"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to The Business Owner's IT Podcast with Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter. Episode 2. This is a podcast where we discuss tips, tricks, and solutions for business owners involving all things tech.
In this episode, we discuss the CDK compromise and how it could have been prevented. A combination of cyber attacks and social engineering tactics resulted in compromised information, which was then followed by a Ransomware attack. CDK has been threatened with paying tens of millions of dollars to decrypt their stolen information.
We encourage everyone to subscribe and share this content with Business Owners and professionals. Our best defense against cyber threats is education.
Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more.
But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We’re not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today.
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In this episode, we discuss the CDK compromise and how it could have been prevented. A combination of cyber attacks and social engineering tactics resulted in compromised information, which was then followed by a Ransomware attack. CDK has been threatened with paying tens of millions of dollars to decrypt their stolen information.
We encourage everyone to subscribe and share this content with Business Owners and professionals. Our best defense against cyber threats is education.
Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more.
But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We’re not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today.
Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniquecomputingsolutions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions
Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions
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