iO™ News & Updates
We’ve been busy improving your security stack! iO™ ClickSafe™ eMail has officially rebranded to iO™ DMARC, aligning with its mission to help organizations properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC which now required for high-volume senders as of May 5, 2025. Over in iO™ ClickSafe™ Academy, phishing reporting just got smarter, with enhanced analysis and automated feedback built into every plan at no extra cost. Also, if you’ve been waiting to build or refresh your security program, our new pricing options make it easier than ever to get complete policies, procedures, and guided monthly support, all for less than most charge for templates alone.
Cybersecurity & Compliance News
It's been anything but quiet on the cyber front. A Clop-linked ransomware affiliate launched a mass extortion campaign targeting executives, malware spread like wildfire through WhatsApp, and a zero-day exploit in Cisco firewalls prompted an emergency federal directive. On the compliance side, the Department of Justice sent shockwaves through the industry by enforcing the False Claims Act against a defense contractor for overstating its cybersecurity posture sending a strong warning that “checking the box” is no longer good enough. Meanwhile, DDoS attacks hit record-breaking speeds, AI-enhanced phishing scams surged, and both healthcare and manufacturing sectors continued to absorb major blows from ransomware and supply-chain breaches. The message this month is clear: regulators are watching, and hackers are evolving.
ISP Management & Updates
The year’s final quarter is here, and with it comes the race to wrap up your security and compliance obligations before 2025 arrives. Now’s the time to complete annual reviews, audits, and risk updates, including your Senior Management Review, policy and control audits, and vendor assessments, while locking in your penetration testing and vulnerability scans before schedules fill up. We also break down what to expect from your external security audit and offer a year-end FTC Safeguards Rule compliance checklist to help you confirm every requirement is covered. Don’t wait for December panic mode! Finish strong and start next year with a clean, compliant slate.
🆕 Branding Refresh & Email Authentication Alert
We’re excited to announce that our iO™ ClickSafe™ eMail tool has been rebranded as iO™ DMARC, a change that better reflects what the solution does (and acknowledges how quickly adoption has grown). As a reminder to all readers: email authentication via SPF, DKIM, and DMARC isn’t optional anymore. Microsoft now requires these to be properly configured for high-volume senders as of May 5, 2025 non-compliant emails may be rejected. Make sure your DNS records are correctly configured and aligned (and yes, that includes all your third-party senders). If you need assistance with implementation or validation, our team is ready to help.
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🎓 iO™ ClickSafe™ Academy Updates
Big news for our training platform users, our phishing reporting capabilities just got a major upgrade. Teams that have integrated our reporting feature (included in every plan at no additional cost) now receive full analysis and review of every reported email.
With enhanced integrations, reports can also be run through additional verification layers, giving your organization unparalleled insight into each submission. These detailed reviews help identify real threats faster while also reinforcing positive security behaviors by providing immediate, transparent feedback to employees.
In short: it’s smarter, faster, and far more actionable. The better your team gets at reporting suspicious emails, the stronger your human firewall becomes, and now, ClickSafe Academy helps make that growth visible and measurable.
💼 New Pricing Options for Every Organization
We’ve rolled out new pricing options that make it easier than ever to implement — and maintain — a complete Information Security Program. For less than what most firms charge for policies alone, our packages include every required policy, procedure, and supporting tool, plus guided monthly support to help you implement everything correctly and stay compliant throughout the year.
Prefer to hand off more of the heavy lifting? We’ve got you covered there too. Our expanded options allow organizations to offload much of their security program implementation to our team, while still maintaining full visibility and control.
In short: whether you want expert guidance or a turnkey solution, we’ll help ensure your program is built right, runs smoothly, and keeps you secure — without breaking the budget.
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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