Information security

Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst Co-Develop Andesite to Advance Cybersecurity for Analysts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.

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  • Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.
  • Co-developed by Red Cell and General Catalyst, Andesite has built an advanced AI security analytics platform to empower both private- and public-sector cyber analysts to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Andesite is the latest company to launch under Red Cell’s newly formed Cyber Practice, led by George Barnes, a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • "I partnered with General Catalyst to help bring global resilience to our most critical industries.

BRI Unveils Robust Cybersecurity Measures to Safeguard Customer Data

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Various forms of fraud aim to steal confidential data of bank customers, so that fraudsters can carry out illegal transactions.

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  • Various forms of fraud aim to steal confidential data of bank customers, so that fraudsters can carry out illegal transactions.
  • Although data protection from the customer side is very important, BRI also continues to ensure that it has data protection and governance that refers to international standards that are industry references.
  • BRI reveals its latest initiatives to combat cybersecurity risks and protect customer data.
  • Regarding technology, BRI adopts a comprehensive approach based on the NIST framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond) to minimize the risk of customer data breaches.

INE Partners with Virtually Testing Foundation To Elevate the Next Generation of Cybersecurity and Networking Professionals

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Interns will have the opportunity to engage with INE’s comprehensive networking and cybersecurity courses in cybersecurity.

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  • Interns will have the opportunity to engage with INE’s comprehensive networking and cybersecurity courses in cybersecurity.
  • In addition, INE will provide students with discounted access to INE Security certifications.
  • “This partnership with INE aligns perfectly with our mission to reduce the skill shortage in the Information Security industry.
  • This partnership provides elite hands-on training opportunities to students,” said Victor Monga, co-founder at Virtually Testing Foundation.

Cybersecurity Mobile App Bolsters Organizations’ Security While Providing Better Quality of Life for Security Leaders

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Now, with the additional capabilities, users will be able to initiate a fully automated response to a threat, such as a phishing attempt, using the GreyMatter Mobile App.

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  • Now, with the additional capabilities, users will be able to initiate a fully automated response to a threat, such as a phishing attempt, using the GreyMatter Mobile App.
  • This means it is even easier to remediate threats quickly and with minimal disruption to the life of the security professional.
  • The GreyMatter Mobile App reduces any advantage that criminals have from this approach, with the new features expected to decrease response time even further.
  • The GreyMatter Mobile App gives security practitioners back their quality of life, while enhancing their ability to detect, investigate and respond to security threats anytime and anywhere.

Relias Achieves FedRAMP® In Process Designation for Workforce Enablement Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This progress toward FedRAMP authorization reflects Relias’ dedication to meeting the highest standards of privacy and security for federal agencies seeking compliant, secure, and scalable training solutions.

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  • This progress toward FedRAMP authorization reflects Relias’ dedication to meeting the highest standards of privacy and security for federal agencies seeking compliant, secure, and scalable training solutions.
  • To obtain FedRAMP authorization, Relias’ workforce education and enablement solutions must undergo rigorous testing and meet stringent security requirements.
  • With the In Process designation, FedRAMP officially recognizes that Relias is actively working toward an authorization.
  • "At Relias, we understand the increasing significance of security as technology advances," said Wes Vaux, Vice President of Information Security at Relias.

Ricky Davis & Beth Cheeseman Join the Identity Theft Resource Center's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ricky Davis of Synchrony and Beth Cheeseman of Identity Intelligence Group (IDIQ®) have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime.

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  • ITRC Board Director Ricky Davis has enterprise-wide responsibility for Synchrony's comprehensive privacy program; Beth Cheeseman guides privacy compliance and data protection for IDIQ and its brands
    SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ricky Davis of Synchrony and Beth Cheeseman of Identity Intelligence Group (IDIQ®) have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime.
  • Mr. Davis is also responsible for determining potential privacy risks as well as compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
  • "Ricky and Beth are great additions to our already highly skilled Board of Directors," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.
  • Mr. Davis and Ms. Cheeseman join the ITRC Board of Directors after the expiration of Michele Johnson's second term as Board Director and the departure of Mark Pribish.

Cymulate Named a Customer’s Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Breach and Attack Simulation Tools report

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Cymulate , the leader in security validation and exposure management, has been named a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Breach and Attack Simulation Tools (BAS).

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  • Cymulate , the leader in security validation and exposure management, has been named a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Breach and Attack Simulation Tools (BAS).
  • The report summarizes Gartner Peer Insights’ reviews into insights for IT decision makers, providing an aggregated peer perspective alongside individual reviews of BAS solutions.
  • “Helping organizations improve their understanding of their own security posture is central to the Cymulate mission,” said Eyal Wachsman, CEO of Cymulate.
  • Cymulate reviews on Gartner Peer Insights include:
    “Assessing Cybersecurity Posture Becomes Easy Using Cymulate.

81 Percent of Security Leaders Say SEC Cybersecurity Rules Will Substantially Impact Their Business

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The report, based on a survey of over 300 executives and security professionals across North America, finds the majority of respondents (81%) say the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity disclosure ruling will substantially impact their business.

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  • The report, based on a survey of over 300 executives and security professionals across North America, finds the majority of respondents (81%) say the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity disclosure ruling will substantially impact their business.
  • The SEC’s new cybersecurity rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure went into effect on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • These new rules mandate that publicly traded companies disclose significant cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner, along with the measures taken to address these threats.
  • Overall, more than two-thirds of respondents (68%) say the new SEC cybersecurity disclosure overwhelms them.

The Wendy's Company Names Matt Spessard Chief Information Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer.
  • Spessard will succeed Kevin Vasconi who has served as Chief Information Officer since October 2020.
  • Spessard has served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer for The Wendy's Company since August 2022.
  • As Chief Information Officer, Spessard will assume responsibility for all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts, including Restaurant Technology, Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Technology, Software Architecture and Engineering, and Information Security.

Introducing SwyftComply, Indusface's Game Changing Solution for Rapid Security Compliance within 72 Hours

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indusface, an award-winning, fast-growing, institutionally-funded Application Security SaaS company has announced the release of SwyftComply, a game-changing solution that will enable security leaders to provide a clean, zero-vulnerability report for compliance within 72 hours.

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  • In this scenario, providing a clean report during security audits is a major source of stress for security teams worldwide.
  • With this launch, we'll protect all their open vulnerabilities on AppTrana within 72 hours and give them a clean report for compliance."
  • Rajesh Dalal, Senior Manager, Information Security, HDFC Ergo added, "A clean report with zero open vulnerabilities is mandatory for regulatory compliance.
  • A clean, zero-vulnerability report that could be downloaded on the portal within 72 hours.