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Keeper® Security Strengthens Public Sector Advisory Board with Dr. Chase Cunningham, Pioneer of Zero Trust

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, today welcomes Chase Cunningham, PhD to its Public Sector Advisory Board. As an advisory board member, Cunningham will contribute his expertise to bolster Keeper's ongoing efforts to meet the shifting cyber demands of the US government as it continues to set the pace toward a future of zero trust. Keeper Security's early adoption of zero-trust architecture has become a model for national security and cybersecurity organizations preparing to invest in and implement zero trust.

Key Points: 
  • Keeper Security's early adoption of zero-trust architecture has become a model for national security and cybersecurity organizations preparing to invest in and implement zero trust.
  • He founded Forrester's Zero Trust eXtended (ZTX) framework, guiding hundreds of thousands of organizations into the adoption of zero-trust security.
  • Cunningham's research has transformed the security industry, illuminating the efficacy of zero trust in a dynamic, hybrid public sector environment.
  • "Chase has been instrumental in the development of zero-trust frameworks, and we are thrilled to have him on our Public Sector Advisory Board," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security.

Quantum Computing Inc. Board of Directors Appoints Dr. William McGann as the Company's CEO and Co-Founder Robert Liscouski as Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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William (Bill) J. McGann, Ph.D., a globally recognized leader in commercialization of innovative technology, has been appointed CEO of Quantum Computing Inc. Dr. McGann succeeds QCi's co-founder Robert Liscouski who remains Chairman of the Board to help oversee the Company's growth and expansion.

Key Points: 
  • William (Bill) J. McGann, Ph.D., a globally recognized leader in commercialization of innovative technology, has been appointed CEO of Quantum Computing Inc. Dr. McGann succeeds QCi's co-founder Robert Liscouski who remains Chairman of the Board to help oversee the Company's growth and expansion.
  • Dr. McGann has a decade-long track record for transforming credible science into practical technology in steps of innovation, engineering, and leadership.
  • Bill and the team are leading the charge in the Company's mission to provide "accessible and affordable" quantum technology to the world.
  • Commenting on Dr. McGann's appointment, Robert Liscouski, co-founder and Chairman of Quantum Computing Inc., shared, "Over the past six years, QCi has evolved into an innovative leader of nanophotonic quantum technologies.

GameAbove Elevates Eastern Michigan University's Cybersecurity Program with a $1.6M Gift to its College of Engineering and Technology

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces a $1.6 million gift to the university's College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). The new commitment will support the launch of a Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems initiative, enhance offerings within cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, including research in cybersecurity for vehicles and mobility, and establish a dedicated Cybersecurity Certificate Program that caters to students and business professionals alike.

Key Points: 
  • With nearly 100% job placement, EMU students with cybersecurity degrees start their careers at companies such as Google, Amazon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the NSA.
  • Finding career opportunities in their field of study is the most crucial step for students to transition into the workforce successfully.
  • "The commitment and dedication of successful alumni and GameAbove's determination to create new opportunities for Eastern students is unprecedented.
  • For more information about the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, School of Information Security & Applied Computing, visit the website .

GameAbove Elevates Eastern Michigan University's Cybersecurity Program with a $1.6M Gift to its College of Engineering and Technology

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces a $1.6 million gift to the university's College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). The new commitment will support the launch of a Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems initiative, enhance offerings within cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, including research in cybersecurity for vehicles and mobility, and establish a dedicated Cybersecurity Certificate Program that caters to students and business professionals alike.

Key Points: 
  • With nearly 100% job placement, EMU students with cybersecurity degrees start their careers at companies such as Google, Amazon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the NSA.
  • Finding career opportunities in their field of study is the most crucial step for students to transition into the workforce successfully.
  • "The commitment and dedication of successful alumni and GameAbove's determination to create new opportunities for Eastern students is unprecedented.
  • For more information about the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, School of Information Security & Applied Computing, visit the website .

Christopher Shafer Named Head of North American Cyber at OdysseyRe

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Christopher Shafer as vice president and head of North American cyber underwriting.

Key Points: 
  • Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Christopher Shafer as vice president and head of North American cyber underwriting.
  • He will support the Company’s business partners in addressing cyber risk on both a facultative and treaty basis, offering rich product-line expertise in a critical and growing segment.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Chris on board to lead our cyber liability offering,” said Brian Quinn, OdysseyRe’s North American CEO.
  • Mr. Shafer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math and Economics from Lafayette College and a Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Penn State University.

Living Security Announces Additions to its CISO Advisory Board

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Living Security, the leader in Human Risk Management, today announced the addition of four widely respected experts to its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisory Board. They join a group of well-known experts across various industries, including, healthcare, education, and retail, who are advising the company as it continues its push to revolutionize the cybersecurity industry with a proactive approach to Human Risk Management.

Key Points: 
  • "The security leaders joining our CISO Advisory Board are on the front lines of cybersecurity across industries that are the most impacted by attacks.
  • Living Security's new CISO Advisory Board members include:
    They join current board members: Allan Alford, President & CISO at Allan Alford Consulting and The Cyber Ranch Podcast; Summer Craze Fowler, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officerat Argo AI; Omar Khawaja, CISO at Highmark Health; Brian Markham, CISO at EAB Global; Yael Nagler, Founder at Yass Partners; Aurobindo Sundaram, Head of Information Assurance & Data Protection at RELX; Dan Walsh, CISO at VillageMD; Marnie Wilking, CISO at Wayfair; Sounil Yu, CISO and Head of Research at JupiterOne.
  • Living Security's mission is to transform human risk to drive dramatic improvement in human behaviors, organizational security culture, and infosec program effectiveness.
  • Living Security is trusted by security-minded organizations like MasterCard, Verizon, MassMutual, Biogen, AmerisourceBergen, Hewlett Packard, and Target.

The University of Maryland Hosts a Public Lecture on Cryptocurrency and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The first generation of cryptographic cash was engineered for untrusted public participants and was not intended to be facilitated by regulated financial institutions.

Key Points: 
  • The first generation of cryptographic cash was engineered for untrusted public participants and was not intended to be facilitated by regulated financial institutions.
  • Cryptographic cash for trusted monetary authorities and financial institutions must be reimagined to achieve widespread adoption by central banks, retail and commercial banks, merchants, and citizens.
  • The class will introduce Crypto 2.0, a set of open standards for realizing a digital currency public monetary system suitable for central banks, member banks, Fintech, and cryptocurrency exchanges.
  • The DCMA is the world leader in the innovation of digital currency technology and monetary policy frameworks for governments and central banks.

OpenText World 2022 set to Deliver the Ultimate Information Management Experience

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced the programming highlights for the world's largest information management conference, OpenText World 2022, being offered in-person and virtually. Registration is now open for the three-day interactive event being hosted live from The Venetian Hotel Resort Las Vegas from October 4–6.

Key Points: 
  • WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced the programming highlights for the world's largest information management conference, OpenText World 2022, being offered in-person and virtually.
  • OpenText World 2022 brings together the brightest minds in information management, leading technology experts, exciting guest speakers, industry professionals, and strategic partners to showcase how information is driving change.
  • In his keynote, OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea will explore the state of the industry across the globe, the future of information management, and the path to information advantage.
  • OpenText, The Information Company, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions.

VA Names Team IntelliDyne a Finalist in $20M Mission Daybreak Grand Challenge to Reduce Veteran Suicides

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Team IntelliDyne as a finalist in Mission Daybreak a $20 million challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Team IntelliDyne as a finalist in Mission Daybreak a $20 million challenge designed to help VA develop new suicide prevention strategies for Veterans.
  • As a finalist, Team IntelliDyne will receive $250,000 and advance to Phase 2 of the challenge.
  • Subscribe to the Mission Daybreak newsletter to follow along with the finalists' progress and receive updates on Demo Day.
  • IntelliDyne is a leading Government Information Technology firm enabling better mission performance through innovative technology solutions.

IntelliDyne's Defense Health Agency Program Rated at CMMI-SVC Maturity Level 3

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a market-leading Government Information Technology firm is pleased to announce its Defense Health Agency (DHA) Network Support Services (NSS) program has been appraised at ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) -Services (SVC) Maturity Level 3.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a market-leading Government Information Technology firm is pleased to announce its Defense Health Agency (DHA) Network Support Services (NSS) program has been appraised at ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) -Services (SVC) Maturity Level 3.
  • An appraisal at Maturity Level 3 indicates IntelliDyne is performing at a "defined" level, demonstrating to clients a dedicated focus on achieving both project and organization performance metrics.
  • IntelliDyne programs have been rated at CMMI-SVC Maturity Level 3 since 2016, validating the company's commitment to continuous process improvement and mature process implementation.
  • IntelliDyne's set of standard processes, which is the basis for Maturity Level 3, is established and improved over time.