Virtual Chief Information Officer

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In under 3 minutes, learn the top risks and trends shaping technology in 2026.

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1 / 10

Which of the following did NOT experience a major data breach in 2025?

City of St. Paul, Minnesota

DoorDash

Apple

Coca-Cola

2 / 10

Which criminal group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite in late 2025?

Cl0P (Clop)

LAPSUS$

Salt Typhoon

WikiLeaks

3 / 10

What does SaaS stand for?

Sites and a Solution

Servers and Storage

Security Scripting

Software as a Service

4 / 10

Which is the safest way to use a Credit or Debit Card? (Yes, one is the SAFEST!)

Chip Insert

Tap-To-Pay

Swiping

Manually Typed In

5 / 10

About how many login credentials were exposed in the "credential mega-leak" in mid-2025?

1 million

16 million

16 billion

160 billion

6 / 10

What is a major risk of using free AI tools, like free note-takers, in 2026? (select all that apply)

Exposure of sensitive personal or business data

Inaccurate or misleading responses that could harm decision-making

Intellectual property leakage through uploaded documents

Increased vulnerability to phishing or social engineering attacks

Lack of enterprise-grade security and compliance guarantees

Prompts and outputs being stored and used for training or resale

7 / 10

Which of the following technology components is projected to become significantly more expensive in 2026?

Ethernet Cables

USB-C Charging Cables

Desktop Monitors

Local Storage and GPU (External Hard Drives, RAM, etc.)

8 / 10

Why are local storage and GPU expected to rise in price?

Cryptocurrency Mining Rebound

VR Gaming Boom

AI Model Training

Decline in Semiconductor Production

9 / 10

How often should hardware be upgraded to avoid obsolescence, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities?

1-2 Years

2-3 Years

3-5 Years

5-7 Years

10 / 10

Which of the following is NOT a practical defense against cybercrime for 2026?

Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Utilizing Password Managers

Turning on Social Media Privacy Settings

Updating Passwords Every 30 Days

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So what is a vCIO?

A vCIO is a virtual Chief Information Officer. We act as your vCIO. This is the key difference between a traditional IT Service Provider and Catalyst IT. As your vCIO, we are your trusted technology advisor, meaning we worry about the tech world so you don’t have to.

Lacking the proper knowledge of rapidly evolving technology can be expensive and catastrophic.

The vast technological knowledge of the Catalyst IT team will guide you on the best course of action for hardware and software.

Strategic vCIO Consulting Services allows Catalyst IT to provide critical strategic advice and guidance for your business in this ever-changing technological environment.

DID YOU KNOW:

According to Gartner – Over 30% of budget allocated towards SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is wasted on unused licenses and features.

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