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RSA Conference Unveils Initial 2023 Keynote Speaker Lineup

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

RSA Conference™ , the world’s leading cybersecurity conferences and expositions, today announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from April 24-27, 2023.

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  • RSA Conference™ , the world’s leading cybersecurity conferences and expositions, today announced its initial lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from April 24-27, 2023.
  • RSA Conference is where the industry convenes to participate in critical conversations about how to secure businesses, employees, and customers.
  • Keynote stages open on Monday, April 24, 2023, and run through Thursday, April 27, 2023.
  • “This year’s keynote program sets the tone for the Conference by drawing inspiration from the theme, Stronger Together,” said Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President, RSA Conference.

SANS Institute Launches New Cybersecurity Training for IT Administrators

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Monday, February 20, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, is proud to announce the launch of its new short-form technical training modules, "Security Essentials for IT Administrators." This series provides a comprehensive review of cybersecurity principles, specifically targeting those with a foundational understanding of IT systems and/or network administration to keep them up-to-date and knowledgeable in the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Relevant training for this audience is essential in the overall security posture of an organization as more IT professionals, such as network/system administrators and engineers, are taking on security responsibilities.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Security Awareness , a division of the SANS Institute, is proud to announce the launch of its new short-form technical training modules, "Security Essentials for IT Administrators."
  • Relevant training for this audience is essential in the overall security posture of an organization as more IT professionals, such as network/system administrators and engineers, are taking on security responsibilities.
  • "Security Essentials for IT Administrators" is part of a larger family of short-format technical training offered by SANS Security Awareness, including secure code training modules for developers, industrial control system (ICS) engineer training, and NERC CIP compliance training.
  • "This training is an essential element in any security practitioner's toolkit and is a testament to SANS' commitment to providing the highest quality security training available."

The SANS Institute Reopens HBCU Cyber Academy Application Window to Address Growing Need for Cybersecurity Professionals

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Monday, February 6, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute is proud to announce the reopening of the HBCU Cyber Academy application window from February 1, 2023 to March 1, 2023.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute is proud to announce the reopening of the HBCU Cyber Academy application window from February 1, 2023 to March 1, 2023.
  • The HBCU Cyber Academy was established with the goal of addressing the growing need for cybersecurity professionals and increasing diversity in the field.
  • Through the HBCU Cyber Academy, students will receive in-depth training from top SANS instructors and access to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.
  • SANS Institute is dedicated to supporting the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and helping them to achieve their full potential.

Center for Internet Security Announces Alan Paller Laureate Program in Memory of Cybersecurity Pioneer

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Monday, February 6, 2023

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to announce the creation of the Alan Paller Laureate Program in memory of Alan Paller, an innovative leader and trailblazer in the field of cybersecurity.

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  • EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to announce the creation of the Alan Paller Laureate Program in memory of Alan Paller, an innovative leader and trailblazer in the field of cybersecurity.
  • "At the Center for Internet Security, we're proud to be part of his legacy.
  • And so, we have established the Alan Paller Laureate Program to find, encourage, and support ideas and people that would reflect the spirit of his work."
  • To learn more about the Alan Paller Laureate Program, including eligibility and the application process, visit the Center for Internet Security.

Contrast Security Named Finalist for Two 2022 DevOps Dozen Awards for Best End-to-End DevOps Tool and Best New DevOps Tool

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced that its enterprise platform, Secure Code Platform, and its free developer tool, CodeSec, have been recognized in the 2022 DevOps Dozen Awards by TechStrong Media Group.

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  • The Secure Code Platform, the only unified platform for enterprises to protect across the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC), was named a finalist in the Best End-to-End DevOps Tool/Service category.
  • CodeSec, a free tool that empowers individual developers to harness Secure Code Platform's enterprise-level capabilities, was named a finalist in the Best New DevOps Tool/Service Provider category.
  • "I am honored that Contrast was named a finalist for two DevOps Dozen Awards for our Secure Code Platform and CodeSec," said Steve Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Contrast Security.
  • The DevOps Dozen Awards recognize companies that develop and deliver outstanding solutions to empower developers, DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud-native, digital transformation and IT operations teams.

ZeroFox Puts Spotlight on Executive Protection with SANS Webinar

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox (Nasdaq: ZFOX), a leading external cybersecurity provider, will participate in a webinar through the SANS Institute

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox (Nasdaq: ZFOX), a leading external cybersecurity provider, will participate in a webinar through the SANS Institute

SANS Institute Debuts 2nd Edition of ICS Cybersecurity Field Manual with A Webcast Featuring Author Dean Parsons

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and education, has announced the publications of its ICS Cybersecurity Field Manual Vol.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and education, has announced the publications of its ICS Cybersecurity Field Manual Vol.
  • 2, a comprehensive manual designed to provide cyber professionals with the most up-to-date information needed to protect Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
  • 2 is a valuable resource for anyone who works in engineering and cyber security in any Industrial Control Systems (ICS) sector," said ICS expert, field manual author, and Certified SANS Instructor, Dean Parsons.
  • SANS is hosting a webcast featuring Parsons to discuss the new edition of the manual on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST.

Dragos CEO & Co-Founder Robert M. Lee to Address Global Audience on Securing Critical Infrastructure at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Lee is an active contributor to the World Economic Forum and returning Davos speaker.

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  • Lee is an active contributor to the World Economic Forum and returning Davos speaker.
  • He previously spoke on Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure at the Davos Annual Meeting 2022 during the Global Cybersecurity Outlook.
  • Lee is a member of the WEF Cybersecurity Leadership Community and the WEF Subcommittee on Cyber Resilience for the Oil and Gas and Electricity Communities.
  • Lee is routinely sought after for his advice and input into industrial threat detection and response.

Resilience Establishes Tom Gamble Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience , the next-gen cyber risk company, has established the Tom Gamble Memorial Scholarship Fund to pay tribute to the honor and memory of Tom Gamble who passed away in June.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience , the next-gen cyber risk company, has established the Tom Gamble Memorial Scholarship Fund to pay tribute to the honor and memory of Tom Gamble who passed away in June.
  • Tom joined Resilience in the summer of 2020 and was the Global Chief Distribution Officer.
  • When he joined Resilience, Tom said: "Without exception, cyber risk is the top challenge for businesses today.
  • The Tom Gamble Memorial Scholarship Fund will help instill that spirit and drive to continuously seek out the best cybersecurity technology solution in tomorrow's industry leaders.

SANS Institute to Host Webcast Discussing Security Vulnerabilities of Advanced AI (OpenAI & ChatGPT) and the Potential Impact on Society

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Monday, December 19, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute is hosting a live webcast event December 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute is hosting a live webcast event December 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
  • ET to discuss the implications of advanced AI and the new OpenAI ChatGPT bot and how it affects security.
  • "This webcast event will help you separate hype from reality and discover the real impact of advanced AI solutions."
  • "Join us for a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the OpenAI ChatGPT bot and its potential implications for security."