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AV-Comparatives Unveils Results of Its 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Tests for market leading Enterprise and Consumer Cybersecurity Products

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Monday, November 27, 2023

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Threat Protection Test conducted by AV-Comparatives employs a diverse array of attack scenarios, challenging the tested security programs to thwart advanced threats. These threats encompass various techniques designed to evade detection by security software, including fileless attacks, code obfuscation, and the utilisation of legitimate operating system tools. The disguise of malicious code further complicates detection, while the exploitation of legitimate system programs for malicious purposes enables cybercriminals to operate discreetly, eluding security measures.

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  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Threat Protection Test conducted by AV-Comparatives employs a diverse array of attack scenarios, challenging the tested security programs to thwart advanced threats.
  • Within the Advanced Threat Protection Tests, AV-Comparatives integrates hacking and penetration techniques that simulate attackers gaining unauthorized access to internal computer systems.
  • Remarkably, all eight enterprise products listed above successfully blocked at least eight out of fifteen advanced attacks, earning them AV-Comparatives' coveted ATP Enterprise Certification.
  • The report of the 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Test reports can be downloaded free of charge from the institute's website: https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/advanced-threat-protection-te...

AV-Comparatives Unveils Results of Its 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Tests for market leading Enterprise and Consumer Cybersecurity Products

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Monday, November 27, 2023

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Threat Protection Test conducted by AV-Comparatives employs a diverse array of attack scenarios, challenging the tested security programs to thwart advanced threats. These threats encompass various techniques designed to evade detection by security software, including fileless attacks, code obfuscation, and the utilisation of legitimate operating system tools. The disguise of malicious code further complicates detection, while the exploitation of legitimate system programs for malicious purposes enables cybercriminals to operate discreetly, eluding security measures.Within the Advanced Threat Protection Tests, AV-Comparatives integrates hacking and penetration techniques that simulate attackers gaining unauthorized access to internal computer systems. The testing protocols are based on a subset of the Tactics, Techniques, Procedures (TTP) outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK® framework. Additionally, the tests incorporate a false alarm assessment to ensure that security products do not inundate users with unnecessary alerts.In this comprehensive evaluation, seven consumer antivirus products and eight enterprise endpoint-security solutions for Windows underwent rigorous testing, focusing on their capabilities to defend against complex, targeted threats. All tested products, both for consumers and enterprises, were subjected to defend against 15 distinct and intricate targeted attacks.The tested enterprise endpoint security products included: Avast Ultimate Business Security, Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Premium, CrowdStrike Falcon Pro, ESET PROTECT Entry with ESET PROTECT Cloud, G Data Endpoint Protection Business, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Select with KSC, VIPRE Endpoint Detection and Response, and VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard.Remarkably, all eight enterprise products listed above successfully blocked at least eight out of fifteen advanced attacks, earning them AV-Comparatives' coveted ATP Enterprise Certification.The consumer security programs tested included: Avast Free Antivirus, AVG Free Antivirus, Avira Prime, Bitdefender Internet Security, ESET Internet Security, G Data Total Security, and Kaspersky Standard.Among these, six products achieved either the "ADVANCED" or "ADVANCED+" rating.The report of the 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Test reports can be downloaded free of charge from the institute's website: https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/advanced-threat-protection-te...

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  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Threat Protection Test conducted by AV-Comparatives employs a diverse array of attack scenarios, challenging the tested security programs to thwart advanced threats.
  • Within the Advanced Threat Protection Tests, AV-Comparatives integrates hacking and penetration techniques that simulate attackers gaining unauthorized access to internal computer systems.
  • Remarkably, all eight enterprise products listed above successfully blocked at least eight out of fifteen advanced attacks, earning them AV-Comparatives' coveted ATP Enterprise Certification.
  • The report of the 2023 Advanced Threat Protection Test reports can be downloaded free of charge from the institute's website: https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/advanced-threat-protection-te...

Insider Threat Defense Group (ITDG) Selects DTEX InTERCEPT to Accelerate Global Access to Next-Generation Insider Threat Management Capabilities

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk and threat management, today announced it has been selected by Insider Threat Defense Group (ITDG) to help customers enhance their insider risk management capabilities and mitigate data loss.

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  • DTEX Systems , the global leader for insider risk and threat management, today announced it has been selected by Insider Threat Defense Group (ITDG) to help customers enhance their insider risk management capabilities and mitigate data loss.
  • “Insider risk is the fastest growing area of cybersecurity today,” said Brian Stoner, Vice President, Worldwide Channel and Alliances, DTEX Systems.
  • The DTEX InTERCEPT platform expands beyond the capabilities of legacy point solutions by providing zero false positives, while also protecting employee privacy."
  • After thoroughly researching and evaluating various insider risk and threat management solutions, ITDG determined that DTEX InTERCEPT delivers the most cost effective and comprehensive ITDT available.

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® Earns LEED Silver Certification

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

MELBOURNE, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recently earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The 50,000-square-foot attraction, which opened in June 2022, immerses guests in the present and future of collaborative space exploration via a thrilling two-story motion theater ride and a showcase of priceless NASA and commercial space hardware and displays.

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  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Partners with BRPH, Ivey's Construction and Spinnaker Group to Create Environmentally Sustainable Attraction
    MELBOURNE, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recently earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • This is the third structure at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to earn LEED Silver Certification: the 90,000-square-foot Space Shuttle Atlantis® attraction earned certification in 2014 and the 9,600-square-foot commissary warehouse in 2005.
  • "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex is about educating our guests about what's happening now in space exploration, and what's next," said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  • LEED certification consulting was provided by the Spinnaker Group in West Palm Beach, Fla. Amy Ford, Sustainability Advisor for Spinnaker Group, a Division of SOCOTEC, said, "I am thrilled that Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex has achieved LEED Silver certification.

Product Testers Wanted For New Festool KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LEBANON, Ind., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Festool, a leading manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, is launching a nationwide search across the United States for trade professionals and advanced DIYers to test its new KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw. Festool will select 10 winners who will put the KSC 60 to the test and share their product photos and video reviews with Festool. The company may share the testers' reviews on its social media channels so others can get a deeper sense of how Festool power tools are "built better to build better."

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  • LEBANON, Ind., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Festool, a leading manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, is launching a nationwide search across the United States for trade professionals and advanced DIYers to test its new KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw .
  • Festool will select 10 winners who will put the KSC 60 to the test and share their product photos and video reviews with Festool.
  • Each product tester will receive one KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw Set that includes a KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw, 5.0 Ah Energy Set, UG Underframe, Extensions Set and a selection of blades, valued at $2,712.
  • Festool launched the KSC 60 Cordless Miter Saw earlier this year as part of the company's comprehensive and robust cordless lineup.

Jacobs Awarded $3.2 Billion Contract at Kennedy Space Center

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Friday, February 24, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (COMET) contract at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (COMET) contract at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
  • Under the contract, Jacobs will provide engineering; ground system development; flight vehicle/spacecraft processing; and launch, landing and recovery operations for NASA's major Exploration Systems Development programs: Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System and Orion programs.
  • "For more than 50 years, Jacobs' commitment to safety, innovation and performance excellence has helped successfully support NASA's mission," said Jacobs Chief Executive Officer Bob Pragada.
  • "With COMET, we will continue helping NASA advance the United States' efforts to establish a long-term human presence in deep space."

ADVON Corporation Wins NASA's Kennedy Space Center 2022 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADVON Corporation, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently honored with the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes exemplary small businesses that have achieved significant success in the KSC contracting arena.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADVON Corporation , a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently honored with the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award.
  • This prestigious award recognizes exemplary small businesses that have achieved significant success in the KSC contracting arena.
  • ADVON is a top-level construction team headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with a Space Coast office based in Merritt Island, Florida.
  • Each year the NASA Small Business Awards Program shines a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of small businesses.

Kyle Fox and K Sports Capital drive innovation, revenue, and Fairplay in professional sports across the world.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

KSC’s focus on leveraging Fairplay best practices is a catalyst for driving diversity and inclusion in the traditionally monolithic sports ownership arena.

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  • KSC’s focus on leveraging Fairplay best practices is a catalyst for driving diversity and inclusion in the traditionally monolithic sports ownership arena.
  • Fairplay practices also drive equity with regard to the balance between team revenues, player salaries, and ticket prices.
  • As Ms. Fox stated ”KSC’s nuanced approach includes optimizing community engagement and the way sports and events are integrated in our target communities.
  • This holistic approach will drive sports to be more sustainable for communities and for the world.

Jacobs Supports Successful Completion of NASA's Artemis I Moon Mission

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) congratulates NASA on the successful completion of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission to orbit the moon, following the safe splashdown of the Orion spacecraft in the Pacific Ocean.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) congratulates NASA on the successful completion of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission to orbit the moon, following the safe splashdown of the Orion spacecraft in the Pacific Ocean.
  • Jacobs has supported NASA from start to finish on this historic mission, including as part of the team that recovered Orion from the ocean.
  • With Orion's successful journey and safe return to earth, this historic mission has paved the way for anew era of scientific discovery and human exploration of deep space," said Jacobs EVP and President Critical Mission Solutions Steve Arnette.
  • In addition to Orion recovery operations, Jacobs successfully executed several key roles in ensuring the safe return of the spacecraft.

KSC Seattle Launches K-Startup Networking Day with IntuitiveX to Promote Local Networking and Investment Opportunities for Innovative Korean Medical Startups

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The event aims to bring together the local Seattle healthcare and investor communities, showcase promising Korean biomedical and healthcare startups, and commemorate the launch of a first-of-its-kind, bio+healthcare Korean accelerator program in Washington.

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  • The event aims to bring together the local Seattle healthcare and investor communities, showcase promising Korean biomedical and healthcare startups, and commemorate the launch of a first-of-its-kind, bio+healthcare Korean accelerator program in Washington.
  • "KSC Seattle is dedicated to expanding and helping Korean startups enter the U.S. market and is specifically focusing on biomedical innovation and its development to contribute to economic growth for both U.S. and Korea," said David Hwang, Managing Director of KSC Seattle.
  • "Seattle is home to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Fred Hutch, and University of Washington.
  • Without a doubt, Korean medical startups have access to great opportunities in Washington State."