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International Cybersecurity Championship & Conference (IC3) Celebrates Global Cyber Experts, Athletes, and Collaboration

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 18, 2023

eSports fans were treated to two days of epic cybersecurity competition viewed in person and via Twitch, inspiring the future of cybersecurity workforce initiatives.

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  • eSports fans were treated to two days of epic cybersecurity competition viewed in person and via Twitch, inspiring the future of cybersecurity workforce initiatives.
  • Live streamed on Twitch , athletes, coaches, and support crews from around the globe united for the first time in the USA to compete in the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) Championship.
  • Cybersecurity athletes ages 17 to 26 not only competed but also shared knowledge, collaborated, and embraced the cooperative spirit pivotal in addressing cybersecurity threats.
  • They discussed various topics such as Building High-Performing Cyber Teams, Getting Value from Cyber Exercises, Cyber Ranges, Achieving Resilience in Critical Infrastructure, and more.

One Thousand Women from Across the Globe in Discord Playing Cyber Games--March 23-24, 2022

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Taking place during Women's History Month, WICKED6 Cyber Games ( https://www.wicked6.com/ ), an annual event for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu , will take place March 2324, 2022.

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  • Taking place during Women's History Month, WICKED6 Cyber Games ( https://www.wicked6.com/ ), an annual event for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu , will take place March 2324, 2022.
  • "Increasing the number of women in cybersecurity is both a global challenge and imperative."
  • "Events like WICKED6 are essential to support women and girls interested in careers in cyber," says Mari Galloway, CEO and founding board member for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC).
  • "As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cybersecurity community dedicated to bringing more women and girls to cyber, we're excited that this year's event is reaching a global audience."

OODA Releases Web3 Cyber Incident Database

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

OODA has compiled a Web3 incident database based on our research to categorize what compromises are taking place as well as document the cyberattack root causes.

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  • OODA has compiled a Web3 incident database based on our research to categorize what compromises are taking place as well as document the cyberattack root causes.
  • However, with these great opportunities come cyber risks that must be appropriately managed to realize the full promise of these approaches", noted OODA CEO Matt Devost.
  • "By releasing this Web3 incident database, we hope to inform those risk models and provide useful constructs for managing cyber risk in the future."
  • The Web3 Incident Database is available at the OODA Loop site at the following URL:
    Content is dynamically maintained and up to date, and is also fully searchable and sortable based on date, incident type, past and current monetary value of the incident, and cryptocurrency impacted.

HyperX Is Official Gaming Peripheral Sponsor of the US Cyber Games

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Monday, October 4, 2021

RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it will be an official gaming peripheral sponsor of the US Cyber Team .

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it will be an official gaming peripheral sponsor of the US Cyber Team .
  • As a sponsor, HyperX will provide essential gaming peripherals to the US Cyber Team to help equip them for in person and virtual global cyber games.
  • Teams will compete at the highest levels using HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headsets, Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboards, Pulsefire Core Gaming Mice, and FURY S Gaming Mouse Pads.
  • The US Cyber Games was founded by Katzcy, in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

US Cyber Games Kicks Off This Friday with a Summit Followed by the US Cyber Open Capture the Flag Games

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 27, 2021

The event's diverse lineup also showcases government and industry practitioners via three key panels: Cybersecurity Careers, International Collaboration in Cyber Games, and Cyber Games Power Panel.

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  • The event's diverse lineup also showcases government and industry practitioners via three key panels: Cybersecurity Careers, International Collaboration in Cyber Games, and Cyber Games Power Panel.
  • Sponsorship opportunities are available for the US Cyber Team's training, equipment, and travel and are vital to the success of our US Cyber Team.
  • Partners include Women's Society of Cyberjutsu , U.S. Cyber Range , National Cyber Security Alliance , Information Systems Security Association , OODA Loop , The CyberWire , and Cyberseek .
  • Through our PlayCyber line of business, Katzcy is helping build a stronger and more diverse community of cybersecurity athletes by delivering the world's most exciting cyber games experience.

Cedar Announces Agreement to Acquire OODA Health to Revolutionize the Consumer Financial Experience in Healthcare

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar , an innovative healthcare financial technology platform, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OODA Health , a healthcare technology company focused on improving the healthcare administrative experience with payers and providers, for $425 million.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar , an innovative healthcare financial technology platform, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OODA Health , a healthcare technology company focused on improving the healthcare administrative experience with payers and providers, for $425 million.
  • "\nWith the acquisition of OODA Health, Cedar is further positioned to lead the industry as the most comprehensive healthcare financial technology platform, already engaging with more than 300,000 consumers a day.
  • Additionally, Cedar co-founder Arel Lidow and OODA Health co-founder Anshul Amar will serve as Co-Chief Makers within the executive team.
  • Recently recognized as a leading solution provider in the patient financial experience space by KLAS Research, Cedar facilitates consumer-centric financial experiences across the care journey.

OODA Health Launches Provider Advisory Board

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Chaired by Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, the president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, the OODA provider advisory board brings together innovative leaders from across healthcare.

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  • Chaired by Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, the president of Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, the OODA provider advisory board brings together innovative leaders from across healthcare.
  • We have ambitious plans to scale our provider footprint this year, and our advisory board will help us ensure that our solution set closely aligns with provider needs.
  • Too many solutions cater to just one side, contributing to an arms race that drives antagonism and friction, noted Dr. Klasko, chair of the OODA Health provider advisory board.
  • Dr. Klasko joined OODA as a board member in October 2020 and his most recent book, UnHealthcare: A Manifesto for Health Assurance, argues for a reinvention of healthcare, reflected in the OODA Health approach.

OODA Health Announces New Board Member

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 14, 2020

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Klasko to the OODA Health family, said Giovanni Colella, MD, OODA Health co-founder, chairman and co-CEO.

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  • We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Klasko to the OODA Health family, said Giovanni Colella, MD, OODA Health co-founder, chairman and co-CEO.
  • As a physician and leader of one of the preeminent academic health institutions in the country, Dr. Klasko brings a valuable perspective to our board.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Klasko to the OODA Health board.
  • Leveraging an innovative technology platform, OODA Health partners with leading health plans and providers including Anthem, Dignity Health, a part of CommonSpirit Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Shield of California, Hill Physicians Medical Group and others.

OODA Health Strengthens Operational Focus with Hire of New CFO and COO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

We are proud to have Brian join the OODA Health team.

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  • We are proud to have Brian join the OODA Health team.
  • He is a seasoned executive who brings many years of financial and operational experience that will help us immensely, said Giovanni Colella, M.D., Co-Founder and Co-CEO, OODA Health.
  • I am so honored to join this company and be a part of the OODA Health team, said Brian Meewes, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, OODA Health.
  • We welcome Brian and are excited for him to join us, said Seth Cohen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, OODA Health.

OODA Health Expands Salt Lake City Presence With New Office

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

OODA Health , a healthcare technology company focused on empowering patients, providers and payers with real-time healthcare interactions, today announced the opening of its new office at 310 South Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City.

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  • OODA Health , a healthcare technology company focused on empowering patients, providers and payers with real-time healthcare interactions, today announced the opening of its new office at 310 South Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City.
  • The new 10,000-square-foot office gives OODA Health additional space to accommodate its growing staff and future expansion.
  • OODA Health is growing rapidly and hiring in Salt Lake City, following the recent launch of its OODAPay platform.
  • Salt Lake City is a strategic location for recruiting world-class technical talent, and we are committed to growing our presence here.