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Omega Systems Boosts MSSP Security Suite with Launch of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Solution

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

READING, Pa., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems, an award-winning MSP and MSSP, today announced it has enhanced its cybersecurity suite with the addition of a comprehensive managed detection and response (MDR) solution, Smart Guard.

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  • Smart Guard combines advanced threat monitoring and intelligence, SIEM and SOAR, and 24x7 SOC incident response for comprehensive protection against modern security threats
    READING, Pa., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omega Systems , an award-winning MSP and MSSP, today announced it has enhanced its cybersecurity suite with the addition of a comprehensive managed detection and response (MDR) solution, Smart Guard.
  • "With the level of sophistication we're seeing from modern security threats, it's simply not enough for businesses to turn on a new security tool and hope that it protects them," says Omega Systems COO Ben Tercha.
  • Omega's complementary security services include internal and external vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, endpoint detection and response (EDR), zero trust network access (ZTNA), end user security awareness training and managed phishing, Microsoft 365 email security protection, and managed IT compliance services.
  • To help businesses further understand the current cybersecurity landscape and the benefits of managed detection & response, Omega Systems will host an educational webinar in March.

Airdoc Technology (2251.HK) Receives EU CE MDR Certification, Securing Market Access in Multiple Countries

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Airdoc Technology (2251.HK) Receives EU CE MDR Certification, Securing Market Access in Multiple Countries

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  • Airdoc Technology (2251.HK) Receives EU CE MDR Certification, Securing Market Access in Multiple Countries
    On January 8th, Airdoc Technology announced that its Airdoc-AIFUNDUS (1.0) has recently obtained the CE marking ("CE MDR") as per the Medical Device Regulation, allowing comprehensive market entry into 27 EU countries, including Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, and more.
  • AI-FUNDUSCAMERA-P has obtained regulatory approval or registration in Indonesia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand.
  • The company's self-developed AI-FD16 series of fundus cameras is China's first fully automatic, self-service, portable fundus camera to be approved for market release.
  • With market access permits obtained from various countries and regions, China's original AI technology is set to travel across the globe, benefiting local residents and making health ubiquitous.

Pax8 Bolsters MSP Defenses with Industry-Leading Security Platform from Trend Micro

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, is now available on the Pax8 Marketplace in North America and Europe.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, is now available on the Pax8 Marketplace in North America and Europe.
  • Trend Micro's proven product and program align with Pax8's goal of increasing accessibility to market-leading cybersecurity solutions for managed service providers (MSPs).
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Trend Micro, a highly regarded and trusted name in cybersecurity solutions, to our Marketplace,” said Nikki Meyer, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8.
  • "Our partnership with Pax8 is a testament to our commitment to the channel," said Louise McEvoy, VP of Channel at Trend Micro.

Locus Biosciences Announces $23.9 Million in Funding from BARDA to Support First Phase 2 Trial of CRISPR-engineered Bacteriophage Therapy

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locus Biosciences, Inc. (“Locus”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new class of precision engineered bacteriophage treatments for a diverse set of bacterial diseases, today announced the release of $23.9 million from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to continue the development of Locus’ CRISPR-enhanced bacteriophage therapy, LBP-EC01, for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by drug-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) based on positive results from a Phase 2a clinical trial.

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  • Approximately 80% of these are caused by E. coli, often including difficult-to-treat strains that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.
  • The funding will be used to advance LBP-EC01 into the blinded, placebo-controlled, Part 2 of the ELIMINATE Phase 2 trial.
  • In 2020, Locus and BARDA announced an agreement to co-fund development of LBP-EC01.
  • The award announced today brings the amount released under the contract to $48.9 million.

ClearPoint Neuro Announces First EU MDR Certification Success and Approval to Ship Product to Europe

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Additionally, the Company received updated certification from its Notified Body allowing for shipment of products manufactured at its new Carlsbad, California facility to Europe.

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  • Additionally, the Company received updated certification from its Notified Body allowing for shipment of products manufactured at its new Carlsbad, California facility to Europe.
  • European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (EU MDR), the new medical device regulation applicable in Europe, replaces the previous Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) regulation.
  • With the introduction of EU MDR, the EU is placing greater emphasis on safety measures, risk management, post-market surveillance, and data collection of medical devices for companies who wish to obtain European market access.
  • “Our team has risen to this challenge, especially given the importance of the EU to our pharmaceutical partners.”

Huntress Joins The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress , the managed security platform for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the managed service providers that support them, today announced it has joined the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) .

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  • ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntress , the managed security platform for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the managed service providers that support them, today announced it has joined the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) .
  • JCDC unites the global cyber community in the collective defense of cyberspace.
  • JCDC participants include service providers, infrastructure operators, cybersecurity companies, companies across critical infrastructure sectors, and subject matter experts (SMEs) who collectively work together to enable synchronized cybersecurity planning, cyber defense, and response.
  • Huntress has also worked with JCDC in an advisory capacity on the JCDC Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Cyber Defense Plan .

DirectDefense Bolsters MSSP Service Offering with Key Investments in Vendor Partnerships and New Leadership

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Monday, January 29, 2024

DirectDefense , a leading information security services company, today announced key investments to its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering.

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  • DirectDefense , a leading information security services company, today announced key investments to its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering.
  • The company has hired seasoned cybersecurity and managed services expert Charly Bun as Senior Director of MSSP to grow its MSSP business with mid-market and enterprise customers.
  • DirectDefense operates as a comprehensive information security service provider, catering directly to an organization’s specific response requirements and compliance reporting needs.
  • “MDR is only a small piece of the puzzle, and DirectDefense goes beyond traditional MDR services.

Element Science Receives CE Mark & UKCA Mark for the Jewel® Patch-Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125437671/en/
    Element Science Receives CE Mark & UKCA Mark for the Jewel® Patch-Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator First of its kind life-saving technology receives CE Mark and UKCA Mark, paving the way for enhanced protection of patients with elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Jewel P-WCD was designed to address limitations with traditional garment-based WCDs.
  • The company is now well positioned to plan for delivering this lifesaving technology to patients outside the US."
  • The Jewel P-WCD is limited to investigational use only and is not available for sale in the United States.

Expel Annual Threat Report Breaks Down Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Expel, the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider, today released the Expel Annual Threat Report 2024: cybersecurity insights, resilience recommendations, and predictions .

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  • Expel, the leading managed detection and response (MDR) provider, today released the Expel Annual Threat Report 2024: cybersecurity insights, resilience recommendations, and predictions .
  • Now in its third iteration, the findings in this report analyze patterns and trends the Expel security operations center (SOC) and threat intelligence team investigated throughout 2023 and translates them into actionable, strategic guidelines for operators and organizations in any industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123372432/en/
    Expel Annual Threat Report 2024: Cybersecurity insights, resilience recommendations, and predictions (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “While data drives the trends detailed in this report, it is the intuition that human teams bring to the fight that makes this resource so valuable,” said Daniel Clayton, VP, Security Operations at Expel.
  • The rise of QR code phishing: Expel analysts noted a rise in the abuse of QR codes for phishing in 2023.

Torq Achieves 300% Revenue Growth and 500% Customer Growth Across 2023, and Raises $120m Total Funding, Setting Up Aggressive Scale and Innovation for 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Torq’s significantly increasing customer momentum included the signing of major new logos, including Blackstone, Carvana, Deepwatch, Nubank, Riskified, Rivian, Telefonica, and ZoomInfo.

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  • Torq’s significantly increasing customer momentum included the signing of major new logos, including Blackstone, Carvana, Deepwatch, Nubank, Riskified, Rivian, Telefonica, and ZoomInfo.
  • In addition, Torq announced the new Torq Partner Acceleration and Torq For MDR programs.
  • Together, Morris, Jeter, and Muir are helping propel Torq into its next phase of aggressive growth and shaping the company’s strategic approach to maximize pipeline, customer engagement, and brand and partner reach.
  • Instead, Torq offers its partner ecosystem–including Optiv, Guidepoint, Trace3, Stratascale, and TD Synnex–a customer outcome-based tiering system.