SANS Institute

JupiterOne CISO and Head of Research Wins SANS Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

MORRISVILLE, N.C. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JupiterOne, the industry's leading provider of cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) technology, today announced that CISO and Head of Research Sounil Yu was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SANS Difference Makers Awards committee. 

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  • MORRISVILLE, N.C. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JupiterOne , the industry's leading provider of cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) technology, today announced that CISO and Head of Research Sounil Yu was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SANS Difference Makers Awards committee.
  • He joined JupiterOne in 2021 to serve as the company's Chief Information Security Officer and lead its research practice.
  • To learn more about Sounil's work with JupiterOne, please visit: https://www.jupiterone.com/
    "There is no one more deserving of this award than Sounil Yu.
  • While I don't feel quite deserving of such accolades, I sincerely appreciate the SANS committee and everyone who voted for me.

The National Cyber League Announces Official Fall 2022 Cyber Power Rankings for High Schools and Colleges

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Monday, December 12, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2022 Competition to include three top collegiate teams and one top high school team for the Cyber Power Rankings. These four exemplary institutions represent the states of Florida, Maryland, California and Ohio.

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  • The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2022 Competition to include three top collegiate teams and one top high school team for the Cyber Power Rankings.
  • CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Cyber League concluded the Fall 2022 Competition to include three top collegiate teams and one top high school team for the Cyber Power Rankings.
  • The Cyber Power Rankings is a published list of the top 100 schools within the NCL, representing the hard work and accuracy of collegiate and high school teams.
  • View the entire Power Rankings list here: https://cyberskyline.com/data/power-ranking/fall-2022-national
    The Fall 2022 Competition included 7,500 students from 470 high schools, colleges and universities participating from all over the United States, representing all 50 states.

The SANS 2022 Holiday Hack Challenge, The Year's Most Awaited Cybersecurity Tradition, Opens to Players of All Skill Levels

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SANS Institute (SANS) has officially opened its 21st annual Holiday Hack Challenge! Participants can join Santa to save the holiday season from treachery by recovering five precious rings, each ring representing a different quest to defeat cybersecurity obstacles and change the course of the future. This free, hands-on cybersecurity challenge is open to all skill levels and ages, where players will have their skills tested by a holiday supervillain with the potential to win prizes ranging from cybersecurity goodies to the grand prize of a free SANS online training course.

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  • SANS 2022 Holiday Hack Challenge, The Year's Most Awaited Cybersecurity Tradition, Opens to Players of All Skill Levels
    "We are thrilled to present another year of the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge," said Ed Skoudis, President of the SANS Technology Institute college and SANS Chief Holiday Officer.
  • More than 17,000 players participated in 2021, and this year's Holiday Hack Challenge is expected to reach even more cybersecurity professionals and students.
  • Some talks will also contain hints to help players build skills to solve this year's Holiday Hack challenges.
  • Santa is counting on you, so click here to learn more about the 2022 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge and KringleCon.

The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute Partner to Reward Exceptional Achievement of More Than 400 Students with an Alan Paller Honor Scholarship for 2022

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide grew 350% between 2013 and 2021, from 1 million to 3.5 million, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, with more than 700,000 positions remaining open in the United States alone. With cyber threats only increasing, the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) and SANS Institute have prioritized their efforts to continue to make young adults more cyber-aware to ensure that we close the talent gap and inspire the next generation of cyber professionals.

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  • NCSF announced the full list of more than 400 exceptional students as National Cyber Scholars with Honors for 2022 on the first anniversary of the passing of Alan on November 9, 2022.
  • Emma, recipient of the Alan Paller Honor Scholarship from Ohio, said:
    "I am beyond honored to have received this scholarship!
  • The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation created to help the United States close its critical cybersecurity skills gap.
  • The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has created a comprehensive set of programs to create a more assured pipeline for building the next generation of cyber talent.

Finite State Adds Larry Pesce to Scale Guidance and Services for Customer Product Security Teams

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Finite State, the product security leader for connected devices, today announced it has hired Larry Pesce as its Product Security Research and Analysis Director.

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  • Finite State, the product security leader for connected devices, today announced it has hired Larry Pesce as its Product Security Research and Analysis Director.
  • Pesce will serve as a senior consultant, providing expert guidance and services to product security teams worldwide, including product security program design and development, product red-teaming and penetration testing, software supply chain risk management, and vulnerability management.
  • Pesce has held senior security and research positions at leading cybersecurity and IT services and consulting firms including InGuardians, Inc., and NWN Corporation.
  • Finite State empowers organizations to gain control of product security for their connected devices and supply chains.

SANS, Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks Collaborate with Cyversity to Launch Global Cyber Diversity Academy

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cyversity, a 501(c)3 non-profit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of women and underrepresented minorities, today announced its initiative with SANS Institute, Google Cloud and Palo Alto Network s to tackle the "great cyber divide" through a multi-tiered program that provides a pathway for talented, diverse candidates to launch and advance careers in cybersecurity.

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  • "We are thrilled to support the efforts of Cyversity as they launch a program that will help empower and educate the next generation of cyber professionals," said Mary Ann Byrnes, Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy Manager.
  • "Providing our Cybersecurity Academy courses through the Cyversity program offers a substantive, innovative way to engage aspiring professionals in cybersecurity."
  • The Global Cyber Diversity Academy will provide opportunities for skills development in cyber from different industry partners based on aptitude and career goals.
  • About Cyversity Cyversity was created as a 501(c)3 non-profit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cybersecurity students and professionals.

Nozomi Networks-Sponsored SANS Survey Finds Security Defenses are Getting Stronger as Cyber Threats to OT Environments Remain High

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Friday, October 28, 2022

While threat actors are honing their ICS skills, the specialized technologies and frameworks for a solid defense are available.

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  • While threat actors are honing their ICS skills, the specialized technologies and frameworks for a solid defense are available.
  • Renowned SANS instructors teach over 50 different courses at more than 200 live cyber security training events as well as online.
  • The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's degrees in cyber security .
  • At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to help the entire information security community.

Craig Newmark Philanthropies joins forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) in Security Training Scholarship

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) is the latest leader in cyber to join forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to support the Security Training Scholarship.

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  • Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) is the latest leader in cyber to join forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to support the Security Training Scholarship.
  • The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship is in its third year, and was created in partnership with Google and SANS Institute.
  • CNP joins a prestigious group of leading organizations in cybersecurity contributing to this scholarship, including Google, Bloomberg, Meta and SANS.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.

GIAC Announces the Industry's First Certification to Address the Unique Forensic Needs of Cloud-Based Environments

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to more organizations and enterprises of all sizes migrating to cloud-based environments and the need to bring examiners up to speed with the rapidly changing world of enterprise cloud environments, GIAC Certifications is proud to offer a new certification to confirm which professionals have the specialized skills needed to respond and investigate cyber threats across all three major cloud providers.

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  • "Most classes and certifications focus on cloud security configuration, automation or detection but the GCFR represents what happens after the incident has occurred."
  • The certification is currently available for registration and addresses gaps in the current market for cybersecurity certifications.
  • GCFR-certified professionals are well-versed in the log collection and interpretation skills needed to manage rapidly changing enterprise cloud environments.
  • GIAC Certifications is a cyber security certification body known for providing the highest standard in information security certification.

SANS Institute Announces Partnership with Microsoft

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Monday, October 17, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced that it has partnered with Microsoft to deliver a new series of computer-based training (CBT) videos to be included in the "Defender for O365" offering for security professionals utilizing the Microsoft 365 E5 Security license. The series is targeted at IT systems and/or network administrators who contribute to the overall security of an organization. The video content has been developed to provide increased awareness and reinforcement of critical issues to a wide range of IT Administrative roles and serves as an essential element in any practitioner's security toolkit.

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  • This partnership aligns with the SANS Institute's mission to empower cyber security professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place.
  • GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates practitioner skills through more than 35 hands-on technical certifications in cybersecurity .
  • The SANS Technology Institute , a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's and bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and an undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity.
  • SANS Security Awareness , a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their "human" cybersecurity risk easily and effectively.