CyberDuo

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of operations at St. Francis High School, an all-boys Catholic private school.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

Our IT director left, so we hired CyberDuo to fill that void for us. We wanted to make sure that our network and infrastructure when it came to technology were secure.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CyberDuo proposed a plan to set up monitoring software so that they could see our network and security at all times from their own location. They provide 24-hour support to make sure that there are no threats or issues.

In addition, we were not able to access our backup server due to our IT director departing and not giving us that information. So, they proposed a plan to install a new backup server and also migrate us toward the cloud backup, which was extremely beneficial. They've continued to do additional monitoring.

What is the team composition?

I mostly work with Victor (Senior Engineer) and Kevin (CEO). 

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

I searched on Google, and after digging a little deeper, I felt that CyberDuo was the right fit in terms of the size of their company. We’re not a huge organization, so I knew that they would understand our needs, which they confirmed in the initial conversation. They visited our site and server room, which we also liked.

How much have you invested with them?

We spend $3,500 per month. The backup server and the cloud migration were an additional $7,200.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in June 2020, and we plan to keep working with them for the foreseeable future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

They not only set up the outside monitoring of our system, but they also shared it with me so that I could see for myself. From early on, CyberDuo built a system that they knew we would be comfortable with. They made it easy to prove that they were doing what we needed them to do.

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is fantastic. Victor and Kevin are responsive to text, email, and phone communications. I get a response usually within a couple of minutes. Our internet actually went down recently and I received a phone call from Kevin about a minute after. The team is available 24 hours a day if needed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CyberDuo catered their model to what we needed, which is outstanding. They initially proposed a much wider scope of work, so I went back to them and told them that it wasn’t what we were looking for. 

They then completely custom fit it to what we needed. Some things have come up that have been outside of the scope of work, and we offered to compensate them for their additional time right from the start, but they've actually done a lot of that additional work free of charge. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I wouldn’t change a thing. Their business model is excellent. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t go with the initial package that they think might fit your business and really take your time to explain your needs. 

CyberDuo will custom fit what you need, but, as with every company, they will try to sell you the highest model of the outsourced IT needs, which you might not always need. They're so easy to work with, so just have an open conversation with them about what your true needs are and they will fit them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a large nonprofit on the west side of Los Angeles. We’re a church community and have an after-school program, a public coffeehouse, and a food pantry. We also live stream content, events, and programs. I’m the director of operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

At our coffeehouse, we have 40–80 patrons using the wifi at any given time. At the same time, we have 30–40 students in our after-school program using the network. We also have an administration team that uses the network. We had complications with our network for years, which negatively affected our operations. Our IT support found a full-time position, leading me to pursue CyberDuo.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CyberDuo initially spent hours learning our entire environment. Their team then created a simple list of components that they purchased for me. They then went into our environment to upgrade us cost-effectively. Their team then pulled cables and updated components to improve our network and make it reliable, fast, and safe.

What is the team composition?

I primarily communicate with one person. However, there may be more people behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

We needed our network to have incredible security and reliability. However, we’re a nonprofit on a budget. I conducted a comprehensive search and found CyberDuo. Their website and responsiveness stood out. They spent the most time with me on the phone and didn’t give a sales pitch. Instead, their team was authentically interested in what I needed.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve probably spent $8,000–$10,000 on their services so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in March 2020, and our partnership’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

I was immediately impressed by the way their team analyzed and processed our environment. Since they started, we haven’t had issues with our network. As we used to always have issues, that’s a striking result.

We had a significant power outage. As soon as that occurred, they let us know and fixed the problem. Now, we have confidence in the system. I don’t have to worry about a catastrophe and can focus on other projects.

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate through phone, text, and email. I could call them on a Saturday at 6 p.m. and they would talk to me for an hour. They’re constantly available within minutes. Their knowledge and availability are remarkable. I feel like they’re on staff and take their role seriously.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They set a whole new standard of customer service for us. Their team’s protective of our environment in a proactive way. CyberDuo doesn't try to sell us anything; they own the project in a way that’s above and beyond. I don’t say this lightly: they set a different standard.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It requires vulnerability to show a vendor everything because it could cost money to show them the bad components. However, I’m glad that we went deep with them. Lay it all bare because CyberDuo won’t take advantage of your position. They don’t have a hidden agenda, so trust them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work in commercial strategy at a regional bank.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

We hired them to support a company that we acquired. We have certain regulatory requirements to meet.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CyberDuo provides technical support. They implemented a series of hardening controls to meet our requirements from a bank perspective which included cybersecurity standards and user access controls. 

We reviewed requirements with them, and they did the scope and execution. The team will also be supporting any of the integration items that we’ll have as we look to integrate the acquired accompany. They’re going to continue supporting the technical aspects of the company.

What is the team composition?

We work with two people: Kevin (CEO) and Victor (Senior Engineer).

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

They were already supporting the company that we acquired, so for continuity purposes, we decided not to replace them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $25,000–$50,000. We honored the contract they had in the past. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with CyberDuo in March 2020, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

They’re meeting all of the requirements. When we ask questions about their environment or processes, the team is very forthcoming about their approach and how they would handle certain situations. CyberDuo has implemented everything we’ve asked. 

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

The team is very responsive and very helpful, and they’ve completed everything that we’ve asked for within the designated timeframes. If it meant working after hours, they did it. CyberDuo was focused on making sure that the work was being done. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

CyberDuo is very supportive and forthcoming in their communication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I have no suggestions. The team is very reactive.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have the right level of engagement. If you don’t, make sure to let them know. When we asked them for solutions, they came up with them very quickly.  

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Alta Movers. We do local, long-distance, intrastate, and interstate moves.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cyberduo?

We moved to a new location and were in need of IT services — advice, setup, and maintenance.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cyberduo advised us on phones, servers, and computers and how to use them and set things up. They installed all the hardware and set the whole system up for us. The phones were a big part of it; they allow for transferring calls between employees.

They maintain our website, manage CRM, and handle security. One of the features they did on the website was to allow customers to make inquiries online, and we receive it in our email.

What is the team composition?

We work with two engineers from their team.

How did you come to work with Cyberduo?

I did a Google search. I liked their location and the positive reviews they had.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $40,000–$45,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in June 2019. It’s all setup and running now, but we are still working together. They provide maintenance and support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

Everything works well. It’s very convenient having Cyberduo take care of everything. Before, we were having to manage it all ourselves, dealing with different companies for different things. I have no complaints.

How did Cyberduo perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything is done on time. They’re quick to fix any problems, like if the phones aren’t connecting properly to the server, which isn’t their fault. I usually don’t even have to wait a full day to have it working properly again.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very trustworthy and work in a timely manner. They care about building long-term relationships, not just booking clients. They work to give detailed advice and assistance.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I could point out.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I just recommend them to anyone in need of their services.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the office manager with an independent pain management practitioner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

We paid a great amount of money for not great services with our previous IT provider. We had issues with the Internet going down and as a doctor’s office, we can’t have that happen. It caused frustration for both the staff and the physician.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CyberDuo inspected all of our equipment. When they first started with us, their team came onsite to look at our firewall. They presented their findings, which included the key problems and steps for how their team could make our Internet better and reduce our costs. Their team also did all of the ordering.

Now, most of their work is done remotely. Their team looks into issues when the Internet goes down. They explain concepts to us in ways where we can understand them. When issues can’t be solved remotely, their team comes to the office and fixes them.

What is the team composition?

We work with two people from CyberDuo.

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

We asked other practices about which companies they used for their IT services. We narrowed down our choices to two companies. What made CyberDuo different is that they looked into our network and presented solutions. Their team did a lot of the legwork, which helped. We were able to meet them at their monthly rates as well.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with CyberDuo in February 2018 and our work with them is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

They were honest about how they could and couldn’t help us with our Internet problems. Our team’s happy with their work. There’s a little bit of downfall but they’re able to fix problems as they arise. Our Internet doesn’t go down half as much as it used to.

With the pandemic, their services have been more helpful than ever. We’ve never worked from home, so it's new to all of us. Their services have been 100% since we started remote work.

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

They perform well. We’ve had time-sensitive matters and their team responded with great ideas that we accepted. CyberDuo takes the time to look into problems and tell us what we need.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CyberDuo responds and fixes our problems in a timely manner, which makes them different from other providers. They’re honest and specific with their recommendations. I’m happy with the recommendations that their team makes for the company. They’re knowledgeable, so they have all of the answers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t think so. They’ve been absolutely wonderful.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you’re looking for a small IT company who can give you 100%, use CyberDuo.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the controller of Alpha Props, which is a prop rental company. We rent props to motion pictures basically.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

Our previous service provider didn’t handle our IT well and our internet wasn’t great. We have two remote locations that had to wait 30 minutes to open an invoice. We needed a company that could respond quickly and provides solutions.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CyberDuo is our IT support. They initially assessed our infrastructure and communicated its status. Then, their team developed a plan to not only resolve our issues but also move us forward. For example, we’re looking forward to moving our server to The Cloud and streamlining our programs. Their team helps set up new programs, maintain servers, and create email accounts. Whenever we need help, their team helps us.

What is the team composition?

We work with two engineers from CyberDuo and one of them acts as an account manager too.

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

I searched Google for IT companies. I interviewed a few different agencies but felt that Cyber Duo was the soundest. They answered my questions with solutions. Their team was straightforward and matter of fact about how to handle our IT issues. They had a plan, unlike many other IT companies.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $15,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in October 2019 and our engagement’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

Our challenges with our remote locations require a time-intensive solution. To resolve the issue temporarily, CyberDuo showed us another way of remoting into the servers for those locations. The speed at which our remote locations can open invoices improved a lot. They help us to stick with the plan and moving us forward to become more electronically savvy at our company. Their team’s great at helping us.

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

Their turnaround and response times are fast—within 15 minutes to an hour. CyberDuo usually resolves any of our issues within a day, which is important because we can’t wait for issues to be fixed in our industry.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their response time sticks out. With our previous provider, we waited for days to get a response and then still had to wait for our issue to be resolved.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not from my experience.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them an opportunity to complete an assessment and see the status of your servers. Their team will be honest and help you make a plan. Trust that plan.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of an automotive company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CyberDuo?

We had some problems with our computers because a virus got into our network.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They came into our office, looking for the source of the issue. It turns out that the virus got into our system through an email. We had cybersecurity issues that needed to be fixed. After about two hours of work in our office, they told me the problems were solved.

Our systems began to work and function correctly again. They fixed our estimating system. At this point, they provide full IT support. They manage our centralized database, which has helped in opening up new locations. When we changed our phone system, they’ve provided phone services to handle that transition smoothly in our two main locations.  

What is the team composition?

I’ve been in contact with Kevin (CEO, CyberDuo), but I’ve met with about three other people from their team.

How did you come to work with CyberDuo?

When our cybersecurity issues came up, I did a Google search and called 2–3 companies. They knew what they were doing, and that gave me confidence in hiring them. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around September 2019, and our teams are still working together.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

As long as everything is working in our office, we know that they’re doing a good job. If there is some issue, they have quick reaction times. Oftentimes, they can correct problems remotely, so they don’t even have to come into our office. The work has been well-received on our end. 

How did CyberDuo perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very responsive. There hasn’t been a time that I’ve called and they didn’t answer. My problems are always solved very quickly with them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They care about our business, providing us with quick communications.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’ve recommended them to one of our customers, and I know that they were happy in their engagement as well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Im a Project Coordinator managing all sub contractors including IT and Cybersecurity.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CyberDuo?

We had a requirement to hire independent contractor to check our BAS systems and penetration testing for external users.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal we had is to have secure enviroment for all our digital assets inside our building.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I worked with CyberDuo before and they have built our Firewall systems.

Describe the project in detail.

When we hired CyberDuo we had an urgent need to check our IT environment. They came in and started immediately. They have collected and conducted network security assessment, they went through the whole infrastructure to make sure no device is missed. After collecting enough information they started to create policies and procedures. They came up with the strategy which included but not limited to penetration testing, social engineering and other technics. Now they actively monitoring the network and making sure everything is secure before the launch.

What was the team composition?

We have worked with Brian (project manager) and Nick (security analyst).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Having CyberDuo as a partner gives us peace of mind, and as a result, our systems are well protected which is a huge deal these days.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I was working with the project manager. I'm able to reach him anytime during business hours. All the issues are addressed immediately. I like the reporting they have.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive is their response time. When we have a question their project manager is available right away.

Are there any areas for improvement?

So far so good. Can't think of any areas.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a television channel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cyber Duo?

We needed help with IT services for our TV channel.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cyber Duo took care of service installation and network security implementation. They advised what products to purchase and explained how the installation design would go. They’re now providing maintenance. The team mostly works remotely.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two people during the installation. I am mostly in touch with one person.

How did you come to work with Cyber Duo?

I wasn’t here at the time, so I’m unsure of how we found them initially. There was another person here who I believe did some online research or was referred to them.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent between $200,000–$1,000,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement began 4–5 years ago, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

As far as I can judge right now, everything is good.

How did Cyber Duo perform from a project management standpoint?

They let us know what they were going to do, and they did it in the timely manner that they said it would be done. Everything has been good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are a phone call away; it is like they are working with us. Whenever I call them with any problems, they take care of it right away, which is the most important thing. I don’t have to wait on the line or talk to different operators trying to explain the problem; everything is done immediately. They respond as soon as possible, which is the main goal for me.

Are there any areas they could improve?

So far, no. They have been monitoring everything, and they make suggestions when something needs to be upgraded to a newer model. Everything has been working fine and, when it comes to maintenance, they take care of things very quickly. I don’t have any complaints, which is why we are still working with them. We are happy with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you give them the project and are happy with the budget and other things, give them a shot. I really recommend them. I don’t have any complaints.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the office manager at Ocean Medical Family Practice & Urgent Care. Based in Redondo Beach, we see around 60 patients each day. I’m in charge of day-to-day operations, dealing with vendors, employees, and scheduling.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cyber Duo?

Cyber Duo has been part of the company longer than I have. From what I know, we had a disaster, and they took over our entire computer system.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at Cyber Duo revamped our entire computer system. They also switched our phones to internet phones. They’re responsible for all of our day-to-day IT needs.

Their team has assisted with computer, phone, and scanner issues. If I have a problem, I fill out a ticket. Someone will give me a call and help me with whatever issue I’m having.

What is the team composition?

In total, we work with three people, including Kevin (Cybersecurity Leader, Cyber Duo) and Victor (CTO, Cyber Duo).

How did you come to work with Cyber Duo?

I believe that our past vendor employed one of the main people from Cyber Duo. After he left, we went with him.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $220,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Cyber Duo has had a relationship with the practice for about seven years. I began interacting with them in June 2015.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

All of their work has been well-received by our internal team. We use them for everything.

How did Cyber Duo perform from a project management standpoint?

Kevin and Victor are always there to help. Once we give them a project, it’s finished quickly. If it’s something small, then it’s done within a week. If it’s something major, it takes about a month. Their timing is always reasonable.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciate their excellent customer service.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing negative to say.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Work with them.