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SANS Institute Returns to RSA Conference 2023 with a Highly Anticipated Keynote & the Launch of GIAC's New Certification Journey

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute , the global leader in cybersecurity training, is proud to announce its participation in RSA Conference 2023.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute , the global leader in cybersecurity training, is proud to announce its participation in RSA Conference 2023.
  • SANS experts will present a diverse range of topics in cybersecurity, including the highly anticipated powerhouse panel annual keynote on The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques .
  • With GIAC Certification Categories and GIAC Certification Portfolios, candidates now have multiple avenues to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise and attain industry-recognized milestones.
  • GIAC's Certification Journey features two categories of stackable certifications: Practitioner Certifications and Applied Knowledge Certifications.

SilverSky Raises the Bar in MDR Services: with Continual Expert-Led Cyber Range Services

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced the expansion of the SilverSky Cyber Range.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky , a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced the expansion of the SilverSky Cyber Range.
  • The analytics are then fed into the Lightning MDR platform to protect our customers and notify our partners.
  • SilverSky melds human expertise with automated cybersecurity technology increasing the effectiveness of Security Operations analysts responding to events in real time.
  • The inception of the SilverSky Cyber Range, and the accomplished team of Cyber Range analysts, came from the company's previously announced acquisition of Cybraics.

New Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program Launched by Info-Tech Research Group to Close Skill Gaps Amid Talent Shortages

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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To help organizations build skills internally and upskill existing IT team members into cybersecurity roles, international IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Grouphas launched a new Cybersecurity Workforce Development program.

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  • To help organizations build skills internally and upskill existing IT team members into cybersecurity roles, international IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Grouphas launched a new Cybersecurity Workforce Development program.
  • Info-Tech's Cybersecurity Workforce Development program is a six-month, expert-facilitated training program designed to develop critical cybersecurity skills missing within IT organizations through a combination of live virtual lectures, practical exercises, and cyber range labs.
  • "Our new development program develops existing IT staff into much-needed cybersecurity resources, eliminating the long wait to find talent and at a significantly reduced talent acquisition cost."
  • "The Cybersecurity Workforce Development program goes beyond certifying knowledge to assure cybersecurity and operational competence for participating IT professionals," adds Shum.

FS-ISAC AND CYBERBIT ANNOUNCE WINNER OF THE FIRST FINANCIAL CYBER LEAGUE

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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RESTON, Va. and BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, and Cyberbit, provider of the world's leading cybersecurity skill development and readiness platform, announced today that team "IsNotTheEDR" from Banco de Crédito Cooperativo (BCC) is the winner of the first International Cyber League (ICL) Financial Cup, 2022 – the first hyper-realistic cybersecurity tournament for the financial industry. The first runner-up is team "Suboptimal" from a leading Fortune 500 financial institution, the second runner-up is Team "AskITTeam" from BCC and the third runner up is team "TIAA" from TIAA.

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  • The BCC team outperformed 55 cyber defense teams from leading financial organizations around the world and scored a perfect 100 in the live-fire challenge.
  • The Cyberbit platform, normally used by enterprises to train and upskill information security teams, as well as for FS-ISAC's monthly cyber range workshops, was repurposed to power the ICL competition.
  • The ICL reinvents cybersecurity competition formats by assessing cyber defense skills in real-world scenarios, allowing teams to predict their performance during an attack.
  • "CISA and the NCA aptly named this year's cyber awareness month theme as 'See Yourself in Cyber,' demonstrating that cybersecurity is ultimately, about people," said Sharon Rosenman, Chief Marketing Officer at Cyberbit.

FS-ISAC AND CYBERBIT ANNOUNCE WINNER OF THE FIRST FINANCIAL CYBER LEAGUE

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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RESTON, Va. and BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, and Cyberbit, provider of the world's leading cybersecurity skill development and readiness platform, announced today that team "IsNotTheEDR" from Banco de Crédito Cooperativo (BCC) is the winner of the first International Cyber League (ICL) Financial Cup, 2022 – the first hyper-realistic cybersecurity tournament for the financial industry. The first runner-up is team "Suboptimal" from a leading Fortune 500 financial institution, the second runner-up is Team "AskITTeam" from BCC and the third runner up is team "TIAA" from TIAA.

Key Points: 
  • The BCC team outperformed 55 cyber defense teams from leading financial organizations around the world and scored a perfect 100 in the live-fire challenge.
  • The Cyberbit platform, normally used by enterprises to train and upskill information security teams, as well as for FS-ISAC's monthly cyber range workshops, was repurposed to power the ICL competition.
  • The ICL reinvents cybersecurity competition formats by assessing cyber defense skills in real-world scenarios, allowing teams to predict their performance during an attack.
  • "CISA and the NCA aptly named this year's cyber awareness month theme as 'See Yourself in Cyber,' demonstrating that cybersecurity is ultimately, about people," said Sharon Rosenman, Chief Marketing Officer at Cyberbit.

PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WINS 2022 GOVERNOR'S HIGH SCHOOL CYBER CHALLENGE

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High school teams from across Michigan came together for the finals of the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition hosted by the State of Michigan.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High school teams from across Michigan came together for the finals of the 2022 Governor's High School Cyber Challenge, a cybersecurity competition hosted by the State of Michigan.
  • 1st Place:Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Team: Crickets
    2nd Place:Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Team: Super Novas
    3rd Place:Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center Team: K10MM-JS-DS
    The first round of the Cyber Challenge was held from October 3 to October 6, 2022.
  • The Governor's High School Cyber Challenge is facilitated by Merit Network and the Michigan Cyber Range, in partnership with the State of Michigan.
  • ABOUT THE MICHIGAN CYBER SUMMIT:
    The Michigan Cyber Summit 2022, hosted by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, was held this year in Novi at Suburban Collection Showcase.

Edison Partners Leads USD $30M Investment in Field Effect

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Edison Partners , a leading growth equity investment firm, today announced a USD $20 million investment in Field Effect , an Ottawa-based global cyber security company specializing in intelligence-grade protection for small and medium organizations.

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  • Edison Partners , a leading growth equity investment firm, today announced a USD $20 million investment in Field Effect , an Ottawa-based global cyber security company specializing in intelligence-grade protection for small and medium organizations.
  • Edison Partners leads the $30 million round, joined by other strategic investors, who have contributed a combined $10 million.
  • Field Effect was founded with the purpose of addressing the cyber security needs of the vastly underserved small and medium enterprise (SME) market.
  • Field Effect is excited to work with Edison Partners to help scale our sales and marketing efforts and expand into new markets.

RIT's Cybersecurity Bootcamp prepares professionals from all backgrounds for critical cybersecurity jobs

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 7, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After five years working with the highway department and as a garbage truck driver, Garrett Morken wanted to trade in his bright yellow safety vest for something new.

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  • After taking RIT's Cybersecurity Bootcamp , Morken was trained and ready to start an entirely new career in cybersecurity.
  • Morken is one of about 100 people who completed RIT's Cybersecurity Bootcamp since it started in summer of 2020.
  • RIT's bootcamp prepares professionals from all backgrounds and abilitiesincluding those who don't know codefor critical entry-level cybersecurity jobs.
  • Ultimately, bootcamp organizers and employers see the program as a new talent pipeline that will help meet critical needs in the cybersecurity industry.

Security Innovation Donates Cybersecurity Training Platform to Shaw University

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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This partnership with Security Innovation is a significant step toward preparing our students to be leaders in the cybersecurity industry, said Dr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw University.

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  • This partnership with Security Innovation is a significant step toward preparing our students to be leaders in the cybersecurity industry, said Dr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw University.
  • By collaborating with a leader in security training, our students will have access to state-of-the-art software, training, and technology, which is crucial for workplace readiness on Day 1.
  • As a university spin-off itself, Security Innovation recognizes the value of educating students on cybersecurity so they graduate with skills that are in demand, said Ed Adams, CEO of Security Innovation.
  • Security Innovation is a pioneer in software security and literally wrote the book on How to Break Software Security.

Metro State University Recognized with National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Designation

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro State University , the Twin Cities nationally recognized urban university, is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).This is the fourth time Metro State has earned the prestigious distinction.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro State University , the Twin Cities nationally recognized urban university, is proud to announce that it has again been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).This is the fourth time Metro State has earned the prestigious distinction.
  • Created by the National Security Council (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program identifies and honors universities that offer bachelor's and graduate degree programs that complete in-depth assessments and meet rigorous cyber defense requirements.
  • Data obtained by Metro State suggests the number of cybersecurity job openings in Minnesota will grow by 28% over the next decade.
  • Founded in 1971, Metro State University, a member of Minnesota State, is the Twin Cities public, urban, comprehensive state university providing lifelong learning and competitive academic and professional degree programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels.