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Intezer Announces 400% Growth of Customers Using Autonomous SOC Platform

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan.18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intezer, a trailblazer in next-generation automation for cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce the astounding 400% growth of its Autonomous SOC platform customer base as more organizations discover the advantages of AI-powered solutions for their security operations.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Intezer released a host of powerful new features in its Autonomous SOC platform, including capabilities leveraging advances in generative AI models.
  • In the last year, the Autonomous SOC platform achieved several key milestones:
    Half a million security alerts ingested and auto-triaged from endpoint, email, and SIEM sources.
  • Intezer customers have used the innovative platform to enhance their in-house SOC, as well as reduce or eliminate their need for outsourced service providers.
  • In 2023, Equifax and DPD became two of Intezer's newest customers using the Autonomous SOC platform for their security operations.

F&I Sentinel Announces Agreement to Acquire Express Recoveries Business from Cox Automotive

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- F&I Sentinel, a leading risk management solutions provider for finance and insurance products (F&I) in the automotive finance industry, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive Inc. As part of the transaction, Cox Automotive's Express Recoveries team that currently supports the business will transition to the F&I Sentinel team. The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter.

Key Points: 
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- F&I Sentinel , a leading risk management solutions provider for finance and insurance products (F&I) in the automotive finance industry, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive Inc .
  • As part of the transaction, Cox Automotive's Express Recoveries team that currently supports the business will transition to the F&I Sentinel team.
  • "Cox Automotive is committed to improving car buying for everyone, and sometimes that requires choosing the best steward to perform a specialized function," said Lori Wittman, President of Retail Solutions for Cox Automotive.
  • Cox Automotive remains focused on delivering car shopping, selling, financing and transaction solutions for lenders, dealers, OEMs, and consumers."

Independent Wealth Management Firm, Sentinel Trust Company, Announces the Promotion of Four Senior Officers

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Trust Company, LBA, an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office, today announced the promotions of Damon L. Drouet, MBA to Systems Director, Senior Vice President, Shareholder; Brandon D. Harsell, CPA to Director of Tax Planning, Senior Relationship Officer, Managing Director, Shareholder; Michael J. Hoffman, Sr., JD, Senior Relationship Officer, Senior Vice President; and, Stephanie A. Trejo to Senior Operations Manager, Senior Vice President. "We are pleased to announce these well-earned promotions," remarked Lissa S. Gangjee, President and CEO of Sentinel Trust. "Their individual and collective dedication to client service is outstanding. We look forward to their ongoing success as they take on these new roles within the company."

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Trust Company, LBA, an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office, today announced the promotions of Damon L. Drouet, MBA to Systems Director, Senior Vice President, Shareholder; Brandon D. Harsell, CPA to Director of Tax Planning, Senior Relationship Officer, Managing Director, Shareholder; Michael J. Hoffman, Sr., JD, Senior Relationship Officer, Senior Vice President; and, Stephanie A. Trejo to Senior Operations Manager, Senior Vice President.
  • "We are pleased to announce these well-earned promotions," remarked Lissa S. Gangjee, President and CEO of Sentinel Trust.
  • Sentinel Trust serves a diverse group of affluent families, helping them enhance their legacies through their unique personal, business, and philanthropic goals.
  • To learn more about Sentinel Trust, please visit https://www.sentineltrust.com/ .

Rubrik Chosen by Carhartt to Drive Complete Cyber Resilience

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ company, today announced that America’s premium workwear brand Carhartt has consolidated multiple legacy backup tools with Rubrik Security Cloud to achieve cyber resilience.

Key Points: 
  • Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ company, today announced that America’s premium workwear brand Carhartt has consolidated multiple legacy backup tools with Rubrik Security Cloud to achieve cyber resilience.
  • After moving to Rubrik, Carhartt realized more than 50 percent in monthly cost savings, while significantly improving its data security capabilities.
  • “Rubrik Security Cloud restores data fast and without fail for both our cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Furthermore, the Carhartt team discovered malware in backups from its legacy tools, resulting in weeks of searching data sets to manually complete the investigation.

Hunt Valve Awarded PO to Deliver Essential Valves for Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has been awarded a purchase order to provide motor-operated valves (MOVs) through Hunt Valve for the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Polar Sentinel (WMSP-21).

Key Points: 
  • Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has been awarded a purchase order to provide motor-operated valves (MOVs) through Hunt Valve for the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Polar Sentinel (WMSP-21).
  • “This contract underscores the Coast Guards' confidence that our valves can withstand the toughest applications and harshest environments.”
    Vessels for the Polar Security Cutter program are being constructed at the Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.
  • Currently, the USCG icebreaker fleet consists of the aging USCGC Polar Star heavy polar icebreaker and the USCGC Healy medium icebreaker.
  • Hunt Valve, acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense in 2021, manufactures valves and electromechanical actuators for naval defense applications.

The New GiraffeG4 Sentinel System Is What Truck Drivers Have Asked For

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Frank enlisted his son Brian to help develop the GiraffeG4 System.

Key Points: 
  • Frank enlisted his son Brian to help develop the GiraffeG4 System.
  • With this info, our team decided to upgrade the original GiraffeG4 to the new GiraffeG4 Sentinel System.
  • Utilizing the original weatherproof sound wave system, the new GiraffeG4 Sentinel was developed so that it is now a two-part System.
  • The GiraffeG4 Sentinel System has been built to integrate smoothly into any fleet telematics system and provide their clients with "Low Clearance" protection they don't have now.

Can your staff spot the five most common text message scams?

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

Can your staff spot the five most common text message scams? According to reports in the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel database, text message scams took consumers for $330 million in 2022.

Key Points: 

Can your staff spot the five most common text message scams?

  • According to reports in the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel database, text message scams took consumers for $330 million in 2022.
  • With reported losses more than doubling in 2021 and nearly five times what people reported in 2019, would you be able to spot the five most common text message scams?
  • First, some background about what may be behind the proliferation of this form of fraud.
  • It’s estimated that text message open rates are as high as 98%, compared to email open rates of 20% – and they cost next to nothing to send.
  • So people may have grown accustomed to responding to that ping with an automatic click.
  • The Data Spotlight focuses on these five common text message scams.


According to the Data Spotlight, reporting can help stop scam text messages. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider block similar messages. Report it on either the Apple iMessages app or Google’s Messages app for Android users. And report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Here is additional advice for your employees: 

DSS, Inc. Chairman Chan Acquires 672,173 shares of DSS In Open Market

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS, Inc. (NYSE American: DSS, “Company”), a multinational company operating across four distinct market sectors, announced today a significant investment by its Chairman of the Board, Heng Fai Ambrose Chan.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS, Inc. (NYSE American: DSS, “Company”), a multinational company operating across four distinct market sectors, announced today a significant investment by its Chairman of the Board, Heng Fai Ambrose Chan.
  • Chairman Chan acquired an additional 672,173 shares of DS, Inc. in an open market transaction on December 28, 2023.
  • Heuszel said, "Chairman Chan's decision to augment his investment in DSS reflects his firm belief in our vision and business plan."
  • The company’s growth trajectory has been particularly evident in its wholly-owned subsidiary, DSS Securities, Inc., which encompasses Sentinel Brokers and DSS Wealth Management .

Himax Teams Up with DESMAN to Unveil Revolutionary High-End Smart Door Locks at CES 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Most conventional smart door locks on the market have two primary problems, long wake-up time and high power consumption.

Key Points: 
  • Most conventional smart door locks on the market have two primary problems, long wake-up time and high power consumption.
  • The WiseEye technology has reached a significant technological milestone in enabling 24/7 monitoring for smart door locks.
  • This collaboration with DESMAN marks a significant milestone for Himax in the smart home domain,” said Mr. Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing business at Himax.
  • “Moving forward, Himax is committed to advancing its WiseEye product to deliver energy-efficient smart sensing AI solutions for the smart home market.