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Hazeltree Appoints Scott Metro as Chief Information Security Officer to Lead Cybersecurity Strategy

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Hazeltree , the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Metro as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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  • Hazeltree , the leading provider of treasury and liquidity management solutions for the alternative asset management industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Metro as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • As CISO, Scott will focus on developing and leading Hazeltree’s information security program and securing additional, comprehensive industry-endorsed certifications for its platform.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Scott in this extremely important role at Hazeltree,” said Stephanie Miller, CEO of Hazeltree.
  • “Cybersecurity is only becoming more important today, especially in the asset management space, and alternatives are no exception,” said Scott Metro, Chief Information Security Officer of Hazeltree.

The Global Data Ecosystem Conference 2023 Kicks Off: The World's Leading Data Industry Leaders Eye New Development Opportunities

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The Global Data Ecosystem Conference 2023 (GDEC 2023) was held in Shanghai on November 25, 2023.

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  • The Global Data Ecosystem Conference 2023 (GDEC 2023) was held in Shanghai on November 25, 2023.
  • The joint launch of international data products at the conference marked a progression in global data collaboration, shifting from local to international data networks.
  • The establishment of the network is the culmination of a cooperative effort among seven provincial data trading institutions: SDE, Zhejiang Big Data Exchange Center, Shandong Data Exchange, Guangzhou Data Exchange, Beibu Gulf Data Exchange, Western China Data Exchange, and Northern China Big Data Exchange.
  • They provided a vital convergence point for industry leaders and prominent data exchange entities, creating a platform for global exchange and collaboration.

The Wolfe Companies, LLC. Continues to Add to Executive Leadership Team

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wolfe Companies LLC, the parent company of GiftYa, Gift Card Granny, PerfectGift.com, Give InKind and Reaf Marketing announced the expansion of their executive leadership team with the hiring of Dan Sheehan as Chief Information Security Officer, Nicole Radziwill as Chief Data Officer, and Marco Anzalone as General Counsel.

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  • continues to add to executive leadership team amidst rapid growth and transition to an enterprise company.
  • It's an exciting time of growth and transition for the company", says Jason Wolfe, CEO of Wolfe LLC.
  • It's an exciting time of growth and transition for the company", says Jason Wolfe, CEO of Wolfe LLC.
  • "I am so excited to join The Wolfe Companies and the leadership team!

Guidehouse Digital Enterprise Solutions Engineering and Service Delivery Group Appraised at CMMI Level 3

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, announced that its Digital Enterprise Solutions Engineering and Service Delivery group has been appraised at level 3 Services and Development of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®).  The appraisal was performed by The Process Company, LLC. CMMI is a proven, outcome-based performance model and the globally accepted standard for improving capability, optimizing business performance and aligning operations to business goals.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, announced that its Digital Enterprise Solutions Engineering and Service Delivery group has been appraised at level 3 Services and Development of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®).
  • CMMI is a proven, outcome-based performance model and the globally accepted standard for improving capability, optimizing business performance and aligning operations to business goals.
  • An appraisal at Maturity Level 3 indicates the organization is performing at a "defined" level.
  • "We commend Guidehouse and the Digital Enterprise Solutions Engineering and Service Delivery group on achieving this CMMI appraisal level and demonstrating their ability as a high-performing organization."

AI Policies are Low, Use is High, and Adversaries are Taking Advantage, Says New AI Study

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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More than half (57 percent) of respondents indicated they are very or extremely worried about generative AI being exploited by bad actors.

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  • More than half (57 percent) of respondents indicated they are very or extremely worried about generative AI being exploited by bad actors.
  • Sixty-nine percent say that adversaries are using AI as successfully or more successfully than digital trust professionals.
  • “Without good governance, employees can easily share critical intellectual property on these tools without the correct controls in place.
  • To realize the positive impact, 80 percent think they will need additional training to retain their job or advance their career.

Ernest Anye Joins First Farmers as Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.
  • “We are pleased to announce that Ernest Anye joined our bank in the newly created role of Information Security Officer,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • “His extensive experience in information technology and cybersecurity will enhance our information security strategies in conjunction with our Information Technology team, bank regulators and other industry-relevant security standards.
  • In this new role, he is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining information security measures to safeguard the bank’s corporate and customer information.

eMoney Advisor Expands Leadership Team with Addition of Jason Novak as Head of Information and Security

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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"We're thrilled to have him join our core leadership team and evolve our information and security strategy."

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  • "We're thrilled to have him join our core leadership team and evolve our information and security strategy."
  • Novak joined eMoney in 2014, previously serving as senior vice president of security and IT operations and director of security.
  • Additionally, Novak is certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
  • He is a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)².

New ISACA Research: 59 Percent of Cybersecurity Teams are Understaffed

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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These findings are key to helping shape action plans, as organizations continue to grapple with a complicated threat landscape and understaffed teams.

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  • These findings are key to helping shape action plans, as organizations continue to grapple with a complicated threat landscape and understaffed teams.
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    Fifty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders say their teams are understaffed, according to the ninth annual survey—which explores the latest cybersecurity threat landscape, hiring challenges and opportunities, and budgets, with insights from more than 2,000 security leaders around the world.
  • More than half (56 percent) of cybersecurity leaders say they have difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, though this number is down four points from last year.
  • Despite the difficult threat landscape, only 42 percent have a high degree of confidence in their cybersecurity team’s ability to detect and respond to cyber threats.

The State of Cybersecurity: Cyber Skills Gap Leaves Business Vulnerable to Attacks, New Research Reveals

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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The failure to regularly assess cyber risk leaves organisations vulnerable to attacks and increases the risk of breaches going undetected for prolonged periods.

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  • The failure to regularly assess cyber risk leaves organisations vulnerable to attacks and increases the risk of breaches going undetected for prolonged periods.
  • A lack of human resource is contributing to businesses not measuring and testing their cyber defences regularly enough.
  • Typically, 44% of organisations state that they require a university degree to fill entry level cybersecurity positions when they have them.
  • This is why holistic training is needed towards creating a safer world.”
    There are some simple steps businesses can take to tackle the cyber skills gap and improve their cyber resilience.

ISACA Adds New Credentialing Pathway as Part of its New CMMI Model Upgrade

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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It provides participants with in-depth insights into utilizing the CMMI model to drive business value through capability improvement, setting them up for success in tackling real-world challenges within their own organizations.

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  • It provides participants with in-depth insights into utilizing the CMMI model to drive business value through capability improvement, setting them up for success in tackling real-world challenges within their own organizations.
  • Its flexible structure caters to both seasoned CMMI Associates and newcomers seeking to leverage the CMMI model.
  • Successfully completing this course also opens the gateway to advanced CMMI training, equipping professionals with the prerequisites required for more specialized courses in the CMMI curriculum.
  • To view case studies from CMMI partner organizations such as Wipro, Avantare, and Whale Cloud, visit www.isaca.org/enterprise/cmmi-performance-solutions .