National Cyber Security Division

Semperis Appoints Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to Its Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Semperis , a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, today announced the appointment of former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to its strategic advisory board.

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  • Semperis , a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, today announced the appointment of former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to its strategic advisory board.
  • “In the world of cybersecurity, identity is the new perimeter and business leaders are taking notice,” said Turnbull.
  • As Australia’s 29th Prime Minister, Turnbull launched the country’s first national cybersecurity strategy.
  • To learn more about Semperis, its advisory board and solutions, visit semperis.com.

Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Joins Semperis’ Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Semperis , a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, today announced the appointment of former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis to its strategic advisory board.

Key Points: 
  • Semperis , a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, today announced the appointment of former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis to its strategic advisory board.
  • Inglis’ appointment follows announcements from Semperis of aggressive expansion into the public sector and other strategic advisory board appointments, such as the addition of former CIA Director General Petraeus .
  • “Chris Inglis is arguably the greatest expert in our country when it comes to cybersecurity and its increasing importance to our national security,” said Petraeus.
  • Prior to stepping down as National Cyber Director earlier this year, he led work on President Joe Biden's National Cybersecurity Strategy.

Gainbridge, a Group 1001 Company, Announces Chief Strategy Officer for Life and Annuity, Minji Ro

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced that Minji Ro has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer for the life and annuity businesses.

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  • ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced that Minji Ro has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer for the life and annuity businesses.
  • Ro has extensive experience in financial services, process improvement, and implementing forward-thinking strategies that align with the company's growth plans.
  • Justin Wee will transition to be the head of Gainbridge Marketing after serving as Chief Strategy Officer for the past year.
  • "Minji's proven track record of leadership is an ideal fit as we drive change and innovation," said Bill Shelton, Group 1001 Chief Marketing Officer.

Hubble Announces Strategic Partnership to Evolve Cyber-Managed Services Market

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

RESTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hubble Technology Inc, announced a strategic partnership with Managed Defense and Response (MDR) leader, Legato Security, that sets a new bar in the Cyber Security managed services market, through Legato's new MDR+ offering.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hubble Technology Inc, announced a strategic partnership with Managed Defense and Response (MDR) leader, Legato Security, that sets a new bar in the Cyber Security managed services market, through Legato's new MDR+ offering.
  • This strategic partnership amalgamates the strengths of two powerhouses: Hubble's revolutionary Technology Asset Visibility and Cybersecurity Posture Management Platform, Aurora™, and Legato's top-tier Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
  • Hubble Technology partners with Legato Security to revolutionize the Cyber-Managed Services market, enhancing MSSP/MDR.
  • The inclusion of asset intelligence in the MDR+ solution greatly improves the relay of pertinent information, allowing for more strategic responses.

Risk Strategies Announces Innovative New Cyber Risk Management Service Offering

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

BOSTON, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced its Cyber Risk Management Platform (RMP)--a new cyber risk management service offering, that goes beyond simply providing clients with external vulnerability scans to recommend practical ways to shore up cyber defenses.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced its Cyber Risk Management Platform (RMP)--a new cyber risk management service offering, that goes beyond simply providing clients with external vulnerability scans to recommend practical ways to shore up cyber defenses.
  • The new solution is powered in partnership with Trava Security , a leading cyber and compliance risk management company.
  • This crucial functionality will be available to Risk Strategies clients as a value-added service.
  • The innovative capabilities of Risk Strategies Cyber RMP integrates assessment, mitigation and insurance into a single cyber risk management platform.

FactSet Reports Results for Third Quarter 2023

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Buy-side and sell-side organic ASV growth rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 were 7.3% and 12.3%, respectively.

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  • Buy-side and sell-side organic ASV growth rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 were 7.3% and 12.3%, respectively.
  • Americas revenues for the quarter increased to $337.7 million compared with $309.7 million in the third quarter of last year.
  • FactSet is updating its outlook for fiscal 2023 from its previous guidance provided on March 22, 2023.
  • FactSet does not intend to update its forward-looking statements prior to its next quarterly results announcement.

Shift5 Draws Investors, Raises $33M in Funding to Unlock Onboard Data in Commercial and Military Fleets and Weapon Systems

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Fleet assets are composed of thousands of operational technology (OT) components, each emitting valuable data that can be collected and transformed into useful intelligence, but operators have been locked out.

Key Points: 
  • Fleet assets are composed of thousands of operational technology (OT) components, each emitting valuable data that can be collected and transformed into useful intelligence, but operators have been locked out.
  • The Shift5 platform unlocks onboard OT data and provides modern observability into onboard assets, enabling commercial operators to increase efficiencies and improve the safety of their fleets while helping DoD operators boost fleet readiness, lethality, and survivability.
  • Among these violations, Shift5 elevated six critical alerts that required action and led to three assets moving from a non-compliant to a compliant status.
  • Shift5 was named a BuiltIn “2023 Best Places to Work” as a Best Startup to Work For in Washington, D.C..

Booz Allen Invests in Data Company Shift5

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, has made a strategic investment in Shift5 , the onboard data company.

Key Points: 
  • Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, has made a strategic investment in Shift5 , the onboard data company.
  • Shift5 brings order to the complexity of onboard data, providing observability, critical insights, and cybersecurity protection to the world’s most critical commercial and military fleets and weapon systems.
  • Previous Booz Allen Ventures investments include Credo AI , Hidden Level , Latent AI , Synthetaic , and Reveal Technology .
  • The work Booz Allen and Shift5 are doing together will unlock value for our clients as we work shoulder-to-shoulder with them to detect attacks and maintain resilience.”

Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Joins Securonix’s Newly Formed Strategic Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Securonix, Inc. , a leader in Next-Gen SIEM, today announced the appointment of former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis to the Securonix Strategic Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Securonix, Inc. , a leader in Next-Gen SIEM, today announced the appointment of former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis to the Securonix Strategic Advisory Board.
  • Inglis joins a distinguished group of leaders with private and public sector experience, including the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Booz Allen Hamilton, Citigroup and more.
  • The newly constituted Strategic Advisory Board consists of six members, including Inglis, who served as the nation’s first National Cyber Director and advisor to the President of the United States Joe Biden on cybersecurity.
  • In addition to Inglis, Strategic Advisory Board members include:
    “The Securonix Strategic Advisory Board is an exceptional group that possesses an unparalleled track record of success,” said Nayaki Nayyar, CEO of Securonix.

FactSet Appoints Elisha Wiesel to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 24, 2023

NORWALK, Conn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors.
  • Previously, Wiesel spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs, including 15 years as a partner, innovating in software, markets and risk management.
  • “I am honored to join the board of FactSet, a company well known for its culture of innovation, focus on engineering talent, and market-leading solutions,” said Wiesel.
  • “I’m excited to be part of the FactSet mission to source, refine, and activate the data that drives real-time decisions by financial market participants.”
    “I am pleased to welcome Elisha to our board and look forward to partnering with him as FactSet continues to drive innovation and performance through its digital platform,” said Robin Abrams, Chair of the FactSet Board of Directors.