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Crunchy Data and Center for Internet Security Announce Benchmark Update for PostgreSQL 16

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunchy Data, the leading provider of trusted open source Postgres technology and support, in collaboration with the Center for Internet Security®, is proud to announce the publication of the PostgreSQL CIS Benchmark™ for PostgreSQL 16.  Crunchy Data worked with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to make PostgreSQL the first open source database to provide a published STIG in 2017 and this update reflects their ongoing partnership to provide enhanced security guidance as PostgreSQL continues to advance and evolve.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunchy Data, the leading provider of trusted open source Postgres technology and support, in collaboration with the Center for Internet Security ®, is proud to announce the publication of the PostgreSQL CIS Benchmark™ for PostgreSQL 16 .
  • The PostgreSQL CIS Benchmark series provides security-focused enterprises with a thorough manual on configuring and utilizing open source PostgreSQL.
  • The CIS PostgreSQL 16 Benchmark recommendations were developed by testing PostgreSQL 16 running on RHEL 9, though these recommendations will also apply to other versions of PostgreSQL.
  • Similar to the PostgreSQL STIG, the CIS PostgreSQL Benchmark provides recommendations in the following areas:

Verizon hosts cybersecurity event at its new executive business center in New Jersey

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will host a media event on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, to celebrate 20 years of cybersecurity consulting services and to commemorate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will host a media event on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, to celebrate 20 years of cybersecurity consulting services and to commemorate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
  • Attendees will learn how Verizon is helping companies leverage 5G network solutions to create new, innovative technologies to help better secure and elevate their businesses.
  • “Raising greater awareness about cybersecurity is the first step in helping organizations defend against these threats,” said Chris Novak, Managing Director of Verizon Cyber Security Consulting.
  • Additional details for media and other attendees:
    Where: Executive Briefing Center (EBC), 1 Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, New Jersey.

CompTIA represents global MSP community in strategic planning to enhance cybersecurity

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly released strategic plan to better secure remote monitoring and management (RMM) software against malicious threats includes input from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, on behalf of the global managed service provider (MSP) community.

Key Points: 
  • The JCDC RMM Cyber Defense Plan is built on two pillars:
    Greater collaboration and collective action across the RMM community to enhance information sharing, increase visibility and fuel creative cybersecurity solutions.
  • CompTIA's connections to the global MSP community generally, and in cybersecurity specifically, are extensive.
  • MSPs in dozens of countries are participating in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark program, which details a clear path to achieve foundational cybersecurity hygiene and position themselves as an organization that follows proven cybersecurity best practices.
  • Similarly, the CompTIA ISAO, an initiative that analyzes the latest cybersecurity threats and provides actionable threat intelligence, has members around the world.

Internet2 Premier Technical Event for Research and Education Arrives in Minneapolis Sept. 18-22

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet2 Technology Exchange, known colloquially as TechEX within the global research and education (R&E) community, is coming to Minneapolis for the first time. Community leaders, innovators, and experts from the technical space are gathering Sept. 18-22 at the Hilton Minneapolis to explore cutting-edge technologies and services, exchange knowledge, and expand their professional networks.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet2 Technology Exchange , known colloquially as TechEX within the global research and education (R&E) community, is coming to Minneapolis for the first time.
  • Community leaders, innovators, and experts from the technical space are gathering Sept. 18-22 at the Hilton Minneapolis to explore cutting-edge technologies and services, exchange knowledge, and expand their professional networks.
  • The program reflects pressing challenges and promising solutions across five track areas: advanced networking, cloud technology, identity and access management, information security, and research engagement and support.
  • To learn more and secure your spot, visit the 2023 Internet2 Technology Exchange website .

Tech Tactics in Education Keynotes Tap Experts from CIS, K12 SIX, SANS Institute for Insights on AI, Infosec, and More

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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And nowhere is this more evident than in the world of education.

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  • And nowhere is this more evident than in the world of education.
  • In many ways, the world of education has been a leader and a prime target, long before cyber became "cool."
  • “Not only will they deliver invaluable insights for every education IT practitioner, but they will also offer concrete resources to help tackle education’s existential technology challenges.
  • With programming developed by the Campus Technology and THE Journal team of ed tech experts, the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference will offer hands-on learning and practical tips, tools, and ideas for decision-makers and leaders in education IT.

D2iQ Takes Multi-Cloud, Multi-Cluster Fleet Management to the Next Level with Kubernetes Platform Enhancements

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D2iQ, the leading Kubernetes management platform provider, today announced the newest version of its D2iQ Kubernetes Platform (DKP). With customer-led updates, DKP 2.5 empowers enterprises and public sector organizations to simplify and streamline the management of multi-cluster deployments regardless of where the cluster groups are running.

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  • D2iQ Kubernetes Platform 2.5 simplifies multi-cluster and air-gapped deployments, giving organizations greater consistency, visibility, security, and compliance across multi-cluster environments
    SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D2iQ , the leading Kubernetes management platform provider, today announced the newest version of its D2iQ Kubernetes Platform (DKP).
  • Through centralized fleet management, the ease of deployment and management will be consistent as you grow your infrastructure from single clusters to multiple clusters.
  • Easily expand DKP from single-cluster management platform to multi-cluster fleet management platform.
  • By seamlessly upgrading your DKP Essential single-cluster environments to a multi-cluster DKP Enterprise environment, you can progress from Kubernetes management to true fleet management, improving consistency, visibility, security, and compliance.

Everything Blockchain Inc. Partners with Center for Internet Security as New CIS CyberMarket Vendor

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Jacksonville, Florida, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything Blockchain Inc. , (OTCMKTS: EBZT), a technology company that is blending blockchain, DBMS and Zero Trust to deliver disruptive new ways to store, manage and protect data, today announced a partnership with the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) in the CIS CyberMarket®.

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  • Jacksonville, Florida, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything Blockchain Inc. , (OTCMKTS: EBZT), a technology company that is blending blockchain, DBMS and Zero Trust to deliver disruptive new ways to store, manage and protect data, today announced a partnership with the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) in the CIS CyberMarket®.
  • CIS is a non-profit cybersecurity organization committed to keeping the connected world a safer place.
  • Everything Blockchain, Inc. delivers novel solutions to the market that protect and securely store intellectual property.
  • “It is a distinct pleasure to welcome EBI to the CIS CyberMarket community,” said Cat Werbeck-Marczan, CIS VP of Cybersecurity Services Program Office.

Industry Leaders Collaborate on New Cybersecurity Offering

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberattacks often begin with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link that redirects them to a harmful site containing malware. Even the best employee training won't prevent every mistake. The best way to stop those mistakes from becoming costly cyber incidents is to block those sites automatically.

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  • The best way to stop those mistakes from becoming costly cyber incidents is to block those sites automatically.
  • Now, additional features are being offered through MDBR+ to customize the user experience in blocking malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
  • "MDBR+ harnesses Akamai's extensive visibility into the global threat landscape, combined with CIS's robust SLTT-specific threat database, and offers security teams real-time visibility and custom configuration options to increase their cybersecurity defenses."
  • To speak with CIS or Akamai about how MDBR+ will further protect SLTT organizations from harmful sites, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] .

Expanded Cybersecurity Partnership with CrowdStrike Further Protects the Public Against Potential Attacks

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after partnering to offer Endpoint Security Services (ESS), the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) and CrowdStrike© announced the debut of ESS Spotlight, a new service that leverages the cloud-native power of the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform.

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  • Taking advantage of the CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight module, the new service brings together endpoint detection and response (EDR) with vulnerability management to provide real-time visibility into vulnerabilities and exposures.
  • As the technology foundation behind CIS ESS and now CIS Spotlight, CrowdStrike brings its cloud-native, intelligent single-agent platform to protect CIS managed endpoints with next-generation antivirus (NGAV), EDR, and vulnerability management.
  • ESS Spotlight offers:
    Real-time, automated assessment: ESS Spotlight continuously monitors the vulnerability status of all endpoints, on or off the organization's network.
  • Puerto Rico is among nearly 500 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments adding ESS protection in the past year.

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

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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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.

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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.