Dan Rubianes

Tech Strategist

Dan Rubianes is an IT Business Leader and the Founder and CEO of Cloudience based in Phoenix, AZ. Dan has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, compliance and modernization. He is the author of the book Email Invasion and the creator of an online security course “Cybersecurity for Healthcare” on the security awareness website LearnComply.com. Cloudience provides Managed IT Services to businesses, with the promise of reducing downtime, increasing productivity, securing data, meeting regulatory compliance, and providing their clients with a competitive edge. Dan is trained as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds certifications in Microsoft, Google, Sophos, Sonicwall, Fortinet, A+ and multiple Cybersecurity and Cloud domains.

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Co-authored Articles (11)

How to Reply to a Text Scammer, Plus How to Report & Prevent Spam

Learn to stop smishers in their tracksText scammers can be dangerous at worst and incredibly annoying at best, however, it may not be the best idea to engage with them at all. If you decide to mess with a text scammer, m...

Is Scribd Legitimate or Is It a Scam?

What we’ve learned from Scribd’s customer service reviews and more Scribd used to tout themselves as "Netflix for books," but is that still (or was it ever) true? Lots of former subscribers don't seem to think so, an...

866 Phone Numbers: What Are They & Who Uses Them?

A guide on the toll-free number used by scammers and businessesSo, an 866 number keeps calling you. We get it! Their persistent calls are getting annoying. But is it a scam or just someone looking for information? More o...

Why Does a 999-999-9999 Phone Number Show Up on Your Bill?

Find out why this mysterious number is showing up in your calls and texts Have you been noticing the number 999-999-9999 calling or texting you? This can be a little nerve-wracking since this is not a number associated w...

How to

Send Credit Card Information Securely by Email

There might be all kinds of reasons you want to send your credit card information through email, ranging from buying something to making reservations. It's quick, easy, and convenient. However, email isn't the most secur...

How to

Learn Computer Networking

Computer networks play a fundamental role in many aspects of our daily lives, from our homes to workplaces to public spaces. Though computer networking may seem like a vast and confusing topic, you can begin learning how...

How to

Spot a Spy

Spying and espionage are not just found in a James Bond movie. Cyber-spying and corporate espionage are two common ways for people to be tracked and have information stolen in the modern world. And, of course, there is a...

How to

Secure Your Website

This wikiHow teaches you how to ensure that your website is protected from attacks. Using an SSL certificate and HTTPS is the easiest way to secure an address, but there are a few other things you can do to prevent hacke...

How to Avoid Fake USPS Tracking Number Scams: Complete Guide

Your guide to recognizing and avoiding USPS tracking number scams Have you gotten a text message with what you think is a fake USPS tracking number? USPS tracking number scams (called "smishing" scams) are becoming more...

How to

Detect Ransomware on iPhone or iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to find clues that your iPhone or iPad is infected with ransomware. There’s only one thing to look out for—a demand for payment in exchange for your data or safety.

13 Ways You Can Protect Yourself from Downloading Malicious Code

Make sure your computer is safe from viruses when browsing the internet Downloading malicious code can be devastating to your devices, your security, your privacy, and your data. We talked to cybersecurity specialist Mi...