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POLL: Manufacturers Anxious About Recent Legislative Actions

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers surveyed by the 2023 edition of the State of Manufacturing® survey expressed deep anxiety about their ability to cope with a sweeping series of employment laws enacted during the last legislative session. These changes include expanded paid leave requirements; a new employer-funded paid leave program; and legalization of cannabis, along with new workplace drug testing policies.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers surveyed by the 2023 edition of the State of Manufacturing® survey expressed deep anxiety about their ability to cope with a sweeping series of employment laws enacted during the last legislative session.
  • Manufacturers believe Minnesota is becoming a less attractive business climate due to these new regulations.
  • In focus groups, some manufacturers shared that they are creating jobs in other states with better business climates or waiting on making new hires.
  • Enterprise Minnesota is a business consulting organization that works exclusively with manufacturers in Minnesota to help them compete and grow profitably.

FreeBSD Foundation Announces SSDF Attestation

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The FreeBSD Foundation, the public charity dedicated to advancing the open source FreeBSD operating system and supporting its community, today announced a new service to aid commercial users of FreeBSD with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).

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  • BOULDER, Colo. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The FreeBSD Foundation, the public charity dedicated to advancing the open source FreeBSD operating system and supporting its community, today announced a new service to aid commercial users of FreeBSD with the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).
  • With governments around the world recognizing the ubiquity of open source, the importance of open source to innovate, and the need for security by design and default, the FreeBSD Foundation is proud to provide SSDF Attestation to our commercial partners,” said Ed Maste, Senior Director of Technology with the FreeBSD Foundation.
  • To ensure access to commercial users of all sizes, the FreeBSD SSDF Attestation report is available to all FreeBSD Foundation partners regardless of donation level: Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
  • "As a startup, the SSDF Attestation report from FreeBSD Foundation is a welcome help and important enabler to our Federal Government growth strategy."

Aware® Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a global biometric platform company that uses data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to tackle everyday business and identity challenges through biometrics, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Total revenue for the third quarter of 2023 increased 112% to $6.4 million compared to $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Operating cashflow for the third quarter of 2023 totaled $2.5 million, compared to cash usage of $2.0 million in the same year-ago period.
  • Net income for the third quarter of 2023 totaled $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP metric reconciled below) for the third quarter of 2023 totaled $0.4 million.

Versa Networks Achieves IPv6 Certification, Ensuring Readiness for Next-Generation Connectivity, Interoperability and Security

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Versa Networks, the global leader in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN), today announced that it has completed independent testing and was awarded an IPv6 Ready “Gold” Logo certification.

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  • Versa Networks, the global leader in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN), today announced that it has completed independent testing and was awarded an IPv6 Ready “Gold” Logo certification.
  • The Versa Operating System (VOS) was certified against the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) USGv6r1 Profile, covering Versa CSG and CSX appliances for SD-WAN and SD-LAN, as well as Versa Cloud Gateways.
  • The IPv6 Ready Logo Program is a conformance and interoperability testing program intended to increase user confidence by demonstrating that IPv6 is available and ready to be used.
  • “The U.S. government’s move toward IPv6-only network environments dramatically increases the need to assure the quality, completeness and interoperability of the IPv6 capabilities in IT products and services,” said Shiva Shenoy, Vice President of Engineering at Versa Networks.

MACH37 Cyber Accelerator Reveals Startups for 10th Anniversary Cohort

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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TYSONS CORNER, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MACH37, the premier accelerator for information security entrepreneurs and cyber startups, has announced the launch of its 16th cohort. Since 2013, MACH37 has been a significant player in the early-stage startup and tech community. The MACH37 team builds the next generation of cyber companies through its diverse network, emerging tech scouting, and emphasis on applying customer discovery, leadership, and tailored entrepreneur wellbeing skill sets.

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  • TYSONS CORNER, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MACH37 , the premier accelerator for information security entrepreneurs and cyber startups, has announced the launch of its 16th cohort.
  • More than 80 startups have completed the program and 400+ mentors across the cyber, deep tech, and venture capital ecosystem have advised and engaged in the network.
  • "We are excited to welcome an incredible group of skilled entrepreneurs to this year's MACH37 Cyber Accelerator," said Jason Chen, CEO and Executive Director of MACH37.
  • MACH37 Cyber Accelerator is owned and operated by VentureScope , the leading consulting and venture investment firm known for delivering advanced innovation, acceleration, emerging tech, and venture investment expertise to enable competitive advantage.

HITRUST Responds to White House RFI for Harmonization of Cyber Frameworks

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST, the information risk management, standards, and certification body, today submitted comments in response to the White House Request for Information (RFI) on Cyber Regulatory Harmonization.

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  • The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) invited public comments to identify opportunities and challenges to harmonize cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure.
  • The RFI aims to create a harmonization framework that represents reciprocity of baseline cyber requirements that are aligned across all critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Harmonization—which the RFI defines as, "a common set of updated baseline regulatory requirements that would apply across sectors"—is a complex, yet achievable undertaking.
  • "HITRUST's experiences, and those of the hundreds of security assessor firms with whom we work, demonstrate that the issue for cyber harmonization is not the standards and regulations alone.

Guernsey and HoganTaylor Collaborate to Bolster Defense Cybersecurity

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The CMMC is designed to fortify the defense sector's cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring that Defense Industrial Base (DIB) members are equipped to guard against evolving cyber threats.

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  • The CMMC is designed to fortify the defense sector's cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring that Defense Industrial Base (DIB) members are equipped to guard against evolving cyber threats.
  • It will require Department of Defense (DoD) contractors to comply with a set of cybersecurity standards to be eligible for certain contracts handling sensitive, defense-related information.
  • "Our collaboration with HoganTaylor offers an unmatched operational synergy for contractors," Tim Fawcett, Vice President and Director of Cybersecurity Consulting at Guernsey, said.
  • "Amid changing regulations, we aim to offer clear guidance—together, Guernsey and HoganTaylor can provide comprehensive advice and leadership for clients to manage cybersecurity risks and enhance their cyber posture effectively."

WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative

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  • WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ to Launch a Dedicated Service Supporting OEMs Achieve Compliance with the "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" Initiative
    SEALSQ at the forefront of a new era in consumer cybersecurity: IoT devices embedding a SEALSQ VaultIC secure microcontroller would be more likely to achieve compliance with the U.S. government program guidelines.
  • SEALSQ service will bring tools and support to any IoT device manufacturer willing to achieve compliance to the “US Cyber Trust Mark” program by leveraging its expertise in Security by Design.
  • The "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" initiative, which is expected to launch in 2024, is spearheaded by the FCC, and will seek public feedback.
  • Cyber Trust Mark”, a visible pledge of superior cybersecurity, directly influencing consumer preference in an increasingly security-conscious market.

Mission Bio Announces High Precision Detection of Variants For Tapestri® Platform in NIST Genome Editing Consortium Initial Study

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Mission Bio , a leader in single-cell multi-omic solutions for precision medicine, announced today initial results from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Genome Editing Consortium's inaugural Interlab Study.

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  • Mission Bio , a leader in single-cell multi-omic solutions for precision medicine, announced today initial results from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Genome Editing Consortium's inaugural Interlab Study.
  • The NIST Genome Editing Consortium (GEC) was created to meet the growing demand for enhancing the confidence in genome editing technologies by supporting quality and standardization in analysis.
  • In 2018, Mission Bio joined the consortium to provide single-cell resolution of genome editing outcomes.
  • The one-day public workshop hosted by NIST will discuss current and future efforts of the NIST Genome Editing Consortium.

Zumigo Launches QR Code for Passwordless Login to Enable Industry’s First Transfer of Verified Trust from Mobile Phones to Personal Workstations

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Zumigo Assure Authentication provides the day-zero authentication for step-up security when signing up for or signing into online accounts.

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  • Zumigo Assure Authentication provides the day-zero authentication for step-up security when signing up for or signing into online accounts.
  • Through the authentication of an authorized user’s mobile number using silent authentication, and/or one-time passcodes via SMS, SMS link, voice, and now QR code, Zumigo verifies that the user is in possession of their device.
  • Come by to test out the demo and see how it works, or contact Zumigo for a demo outside of the event.
  • The new QR code feature also offers a highly reliable, accurate, and a familiar way for consumers to authenticate accounts without using passwords.