Blog – Impelix

Sep 28

Recap: Punch Stand Social

By Chris Plunkett Cyber Security Made Social, Events No Comments

With summer coming to a close, we gathered for an end-of-season celebration at the al fresco bar above Porter Kitchen & Deck on the riverfront for our Punch Stand Social. It was good vibes, beautiful views, and a great group once again for Cyber Security Made Social. Read More

Aug 17

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Impelix Named to 2021 Inc. 5000 List

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Impelix Ranks No. 3301 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 109 Percent

Chicago, IL — August 17, 2021 — Inc. magazine today revealed that Impelix is No. 3301 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. Read More

Jul 22

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Want to Ward Off Ransomware Attackers? Take Away Their Key

By Thomas Whang Thoughts No Comments

Recently, I had the opportunity to present to a group of 25+ IT leaders representing manufacturing and distribution companies of various business sectors, some of them global, about cybersecurity. They were interested in hearing the latest about ransomware attacks at JBS and Colonial Pipeline, which continue to generate headlines because of the havoc they caused, and the huge ransoms demanded by bad actors that were paid (at least in part) by these companies. Read More

Jul 20

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Recap: 3rd Annual “Rollin’ On The River” Cruise

By Chris Plunkett Cyber Security Made Social, Events No Comments

Last Thursday, we were back “Rollin’ on the River” for our 3rd annual Chicago river cruise with Cyber Security Made Social — our 7th sell-out in a row! Read More

May 28

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The Dark Side — Where Industry Vulnerability Meets Ransomware Sophistication

By Chris Plunkett Thoughts No Comments

When Colonial Pipeline Company, an American energy system that provides nearly half of the East Coast’s fuel supply, reported early this month one of the largest disruptions of critical infrastructure by hackers in history, our CTO Thomas Whang was sorry to say he wasn’t that surprised. Read More

May 06

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“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way” — A Cyber Security Tale

By Thomas Whang Thoughts No Comments

Throughout the history of mankind, ingenuity and determination have played outsized roles in the advancement of civilization. Were it not for the tenacity and dedication of Nikola Tesla, for example, we would not be enjoying the convenience of alternating current (AC) electricity. Alexander Hamilton, a penniless orphan born out of wedlock, came to the United States from the Caribbean as a young man and went on to become one of our Founding Fathers who created the central banking system and U.S. Coast Guard. Read More

Apr 28

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Security Failures in Movies – The Sequel

By Chris Plunkett Thoughts No Comments

I’m a fervent movie watcher (and, really, re-watcher) — an indulgence and, now, a convenient rationale for revisiting my favorite movies with an eye for security mishaps and their work-related importance. “It’s research,” I tried explaining to my girlfriend. (And surprisingly, my first post about security failures in movies was our most visited ever.) Read More