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MGM Hack: what went wrong?

The MGM Hack: What Went Wrong This Time?

MGM Resorts International has once again fallen victim to another monumental cybersecurity hack. Reports state that the hacker crew Scattered Spider (UNC3944), which appears to be affiliated with the BlackCat (ALPHAV) ransomware crew, has maliciously acquired roughly six terabytes of data from the casino goliath. The exact ransomware strain is still being debated, but several …

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Rubrik's Dominance in Data Security and the Power of AI

Rubrik Dominance in Data Security and the Power of AI

Explore how Rubrik’s integration with Microsoft Sentinel and partnership with Azure OpenAI Service enhances security efficiency and streamlines operations. Learn about Rubrik’s AI-assisted cyber recoveries, its recent Microsoft Partner of the Year award, and its advanced AI-driven security solutions. Discover why Alchemy Technology Group, LLC (“Alchemy”), partners with Rubrik for superior data security and management. …

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Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway Security Bulletin

3 Common Issues in Remediation of NetScaler CVE-2023-3519

After helping many of our customers upgrade from Netscaler ADC and Netscaler Gateway version 12.1 (end of life and vulnerable), we have identified 3 common issues and want to provide the following considerations to help those of you still solving for the remediation. (NetScaler CVE-2023-3519)     1. Licensing   The biggest issues we are …

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Upgrade to the Latest 2.x Version of Azure AD Connect Before August 31st, 2022

Azure AD Connect is an on-premises Microsoft application that powers hybrid identity. It is the sync agent that sits between on-premises Active Directory, and Azure Active Directory. This tool is updated very regularly and must be kept up to date for proper synchronization to occur. What You Need to Know On August 31, 2022, all …

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Alchemy Achieves Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization

Alchemy is proud to announce our Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) advanced specialization. This designation is awarded to partners who already hold a Gold Cloud Competency, and go above and beyond by demonstrating deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success in deploying, optimizing, and securing virtual desktop infrastructures on Azure. “This accomplishment is validation that …

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Update to Microsoft 365 and Outlook for Windows Connectivity

What you need to know: To ensure that Microsoft meets performance expectations, they are updating the supported versions of Outlook for Windows that can connect to Microsoft 365 services. Starting November 1, 2021, the following versions of Outlook for Windows, as part of Office and Microsoft 365 Apps, will not be able to connect with …

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Alchemy partners with Workplace from Meta to help customers transform the worker experience.

Alchemy Technology Group, an industry-leading IT advisory, consulting and reseller firm, announces the partnership with Workplace from Facebook, the enterprise communication platform that leverages Facebook’s familiar features like Groups, Chat, Rooms and Live video broadcasting to keep the workforce connected. This partnership further enables Alchemy in their pursuit to help customers leverage technology to achieve …

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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Security Alert – CVE-2021-22928

Earlier this week a new CVE was released for all supported releases of XenApp/XenDesktop and CVAD: https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX319750   This is a critical vulnerability that needs to be addressed if you are running the affected components and the first time we’ve seen a patch in the new Citrix ecology. It is essential that action be taken …

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Alchemy joins the prestigious UiPath Services Network (USN) and becomes a UiPath Certified Professional Services partner.

This elite designation is reserved for a small collection of partners across the globe who exhibit the highest capabilities in delivering UiPath’s hyperautomation solutions. The USN program was created to reward and empower the best UiPath delivery partners in the world.   With this designation comes exclusive access, training and certification paths that further enhance …

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Alchemy Co-Founder, Wes Davis, Comments on New Okta Channel Leader

When CRN released an article announcing Okta’s hiring of former Insight President, Steve Dodenhoff, to lead Channels, they looked to Alchemy Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Wes Davis, for perspective. According to the article, Dodenhoff intends to foster more consulting and managed services engagements among the partner ecosystem so partners are empowered to help clients create comprehensive …

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Exchange Server Vulnerability

Exchange Out-Of-Band Critical Vulnerability Found

This past Tuesday, Microsoft released a critical Out-Of-Band security update pertaining to Exchange On-Premises Multiple Security Updates Released for Exchange Server – Microsoft Security Response Center There are active attacks targeting this vulnerability in the wild and as such, Alchemy recommends updating any On-Premises Exchange servers as soon as possible.  Even if your mailboxes are …

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Alchemy achieves Citrix Platinum Plus Partner status

Alchemy is proud to announce that we are the 4th partner in the US to achieve Citrix’s Platinum Plus partner status for 2021! The Citrix Solution Advisor – Platinum Plus designation is the highest that Citrix offers and is reserved for partners who demonstrate a preeminent level of expertise and commitment to the Citrix portfolio …

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Alchemy Earns Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency

Alchemy is proud to announce the achievement of Microsoft’s Gold Cloud Platform Competency. This is Microsoft’s highest level of accreditation and is reserved for partners who exhibit “best in class” capabilities in delivering Azure solutions. This recognition is a testament to the team’s specialized Microsoft expertise and Alchemy’s proven track record of successful cloud projects …

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Alchemy earns Microsoft Gold Cloud Productivity Competency

What is it? Microsoft’s Gold Competency is the highest accreditation a partner can achieve in Cloud Productivity. It is awarded to partners who exhibit best in class capabilities in supporting Microsoft’s enterprise customers for Office 365 and cloud initiatives. A partner must demonstrate a proven history of successful Office 356 deployments for the enterprise, have …

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Alchemy presents at Okta’s Global Presales Summit

Alchemy Presents at Okta’s Global Presales Summit Alchemy CTO, Jarel Hall, presented to Okta’s global presales team. Identity and Access Management are critical topics in our customers’ environments right now and this kind of alignment between our technical resources only makes for a better customer experience. https://youtu.be/AOl61_f8d4M Contact an Alchemist Alchemist: : JJ Savarino

Alchemy Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

Alchemy Celebrates 3rd Anniversary A HUGE thanks to all of our customers, partners and alchemists who’ve made this journey possible. It’s been a great 3 years and we’re just getting started! https://youtu.be/Do0ocez4o7Q Contact an Alchemist Alchemist: Elizabeth Morris