iO™ News & Updates
iO™ ClickSafe™ eMail is now iO™ DMARC, and Microsoft’s May 5, 2025 requirement means SPF, DKIM, and DMARC need to be properly aligned or your messages may get rejected. We’re also rolling out a new Learning Hub with plain-English guides, how-tos, checklists, and templates for quick wins. Plus, our AI agents now deliver deeper policy and compliance analysis with faster gap detection and framework alignment without extra time or cost. Want early access or help validating your email setup? Tell us what you need.
Cybersecurity & Compliance News
Stay sharp. This month’s roundup covers Clop’s Oracle E-Business Suite extortion buzz, ransomware crews leveling up on Linux and WSL, and fresh enforcement from the UK ICO and HHS that raises the bar on response and HIPAA readiness. The data shows fewer victims paying and more data theft pressure, while AI-assisted phishing keeps climbing. Priorities at a glance: patch Oracle EBS, harden egress and backups, tighten vendor SLAs, and upgrade training to include AI, voice, and QR scams.
ISP Management & Updates
Lock in your Q4 ISP tasks before calendars explode: internal reviews, risk updates, vendor assessments, tech and physical audits, plus BCP/DRP testing. Book external work now, including your annual pentest and audit, then tie it all together with findings, corrective actions, and your Annual ISP Report. Want a quick gut check on FTC Safeguards compliance before year end? Start with our checklist and sleep better.
🆕 Brand Refresh & Email Authentication Reminder
iO™ ClickSafe™ eMail is now iO™ DMARC. New name, same mission to keep your messages out of spam and in front of customers.
Quick heads-up: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are table stakes. As of May 5, 2025, Microsoft requires proper configuration for high-volume senders. If you are not compliant, messages may be rejected.
What to do next
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Confirm SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are in place and aligned
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Include every third-party sender in your DNS records
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Monitor for failures and fix them before they bite
Need a hand with setup or validation? Our team can implement, verify, and monitor iO™ DMARC for you.
Check Your SPF, DKIM, & DMARC Here
🧭 New Learning Hub: Guides and How-Tos
We’re rebuilding our entire site and launching a dedicated Learning Hub to make security and compliance simple, practical, and ready to use.
What you’ll find
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Plain-English explainers on core security and compliance topics
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Step-by-step how-tos, checklists, and templates
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Quick wins for busy teams, with deeper dives when you need them
Want early access or have topics you want covered? Tell us what would help your team most.
🤖 AI Agents: Deeper Policy and Compliance Analysis
Our AI agents now go further into your policies and program structure to surface gaps, map controls, and suggest improvements without adding time or cost.
What this means for you
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Faster, richer gap assessments and policy reviews
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Automatic alignment suggestions to frameworks like FTC Safeguards and NIST
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Clear, actionable recommendations your team can implement right away
Curious how this could streamline your next audit or refresh? We’ll walk you through a quick demo.
iO™ Podcast: Cash in the Cyber Sheets
Cash in the Cyber Sheets is your go-to podcast for transforming cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management into powerful tools that drive business success. Hosted by James Bowers II, CEO and Chief Security and Compliance Architect at Input Output, each episode delves into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in the world of cybersecurity. Whether you're a business owner, IT professional, or industry expert, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice on how to leverage security and compliance to boost productivity and profitability. Tune in to discover how to turn what many see as obstacles into opportunities for growth and efficiency in your business.
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