Avoiding an October Scare: How Resilient IT Keeps Business Running
October always seems to bring a few surprises — not all of them seasonal. While most people think of pumpkins and cooler weather, IT leaders know this time of year often brings something far less festive: unexpected outages, phishing spikes, and increased cyberattacks.
In 2023, Clorox learned this firsthand when a ransomware attack forced them to shut down key systems for weeks, impacting production and revenue. For many organizations, that’s the kind of disruption that can change everything.
The Real Fright Isn’t Always What You See
What made the Clorox breach especially alarming wasn’t the ransomware itself — it was how everyday operations unraveled in its aftermath.
- Communication slowed.
- Data access was inconsistent.
- Recovery took far longer than expected.
The truth is, it doesn’t take a major attack to cause a major disruption. Often, it’s the lack of preparedness that turns a small problem into a business-wide issue.
That’s why fully managed IT is about more than maintenance — it’s about resilience. Continuous monitoring, endpoint management, and proactive patching can keep your business moving when others stall.
At Decision Digital, we help organizations stay ahead of the unexpected with:
- Endpoint & application management — Stay protected and optimized across every device.
- Proactive support — Detect and respond before issues escalate.
- Strategic oversight — Align IT performance with your business goals, not just your task list.
Co-Managed IT: Extend Your Team’s Reach
If you already have an internal IT team, our Co-Managed IT approach helps enhance and expand your capabilities. We partner with your existing staff — giving them bandwidth, expertise, and better visibility so nothing falls through the cracks.
It’s not about replacing your team — it’s about giving them room to breathe and perform at their best.
A Timely Reminder
October is a good month to pause and assess: if something unexpected hit tomorrow, would your systems and team be ready?
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your defenses or simply get more out of your current IT investments, Decision Digital can help you build confidence through every season.
Want to learn more? Email us at info@decisiondigital.com or submit a contact request on our website.
About Decision Digital:
Decision Digital is a cloud-focused, accomplished firm excelling in modern networking, Managed IT Services, and ConnectWise consulting. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, our company supports a global clientele with tailored managed IT solutions that encompass on-site networks, Azure cloud deployments and optimization, cybersecurity, AI, and data mining. Our consultancy services foster operational improvements within peer MSPs by enhancing business processes, workflow efficiency, and proficiency in ConnectWise.
Over the years, we’ve had the honor and pleasure of serving as thought leaders and IT architects for a variety of public, private, and multinational corporations. We deliver state-of-the-art cloud and manage