DHS Cyber Security Division

BATTEA CLASS ACTION SERVICES APPOINTS MICHAEL J. MCCREESH AS CEO

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
DHS Cyber Security Division, Research, Goldman Sachs, Management

Since joining Battea in September 2019 as President, Mr. McCreesh has worked as an integral piece across divisions of the business, and strengthened the senior leadership team, while helping Battea continue to thrive, expand its global footprint, and deliver maximum client recovery capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Since joining Battea in September 2019 as President, Mr. McCreesh has worked as an integral piece across divisions of the business, and strengthened the senior leadership team, while helping Battea continue to thrive, expand its global footprint, and deliver maximum client recovery capabilities.
  • This appointment solidifies and strengthens Battea's position as the leader in securities class action recovery and litigation research.
  • Prior to joining Battea, Mr. McCreesh spent 25 years with Goldman Sachs, where he built his reputation as a hands-on Managing Director within the Securities Division.
  • Mr. McCreesh, amongst other responsibilities, led the Global Client Commission Management business and served as global strategist on the MiFID unbundling strategy.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Files Securities Class Action Against VBit Technologies Corp., VBit Mining LLC, Advanced Mining Group, and their Executive Officers – Lead Plaintiff Deadline is April 17, 2023

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Bitcoin, Plaintiff, District court, 20A, DHS Cyber Security Division, Sale, Defendant, Growth, Court, Douglas v. U.S. District Court ex rel Talk America, Exchange, Law, Cryptocurrency

The action, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, captioned Pelham v. VBit Technologies Corp., et al., Case No.

Key Points: 
  • The action, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, captioned Pelham v. VBit Technologies Corp., et al., Case No.
  • According to the lawsuit, VBit is a company that offered investors a chance to mine their own bitcoin with little or no effort or technical expertise.
  • By using multi-level marketing, VBit turned its customers into a salesforce, and incentivized them to recruit new VBit customers.
  • Therefore, the deadline related to initial lead plaintiff filings in this action is April 17, 2023.

Harvey Schwartz Named CEO of Carlyle and Member of the Board

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Mental health, MBA, Risk management, Lead, Goldman Sachs, DHS Cyber Security Division, Vulnerability and Risk Committee, Harvey, NYSE, Citigroup, Search Committee, Bank of London and Montreal, Committee on Finance, GS, Policy, Investment, CG, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Natural Capital Committee, Regulatory reform, Interim, Rutgers University, Bank, Growth, Woman, BA, Columbia University, Management, Security (finance)

At that time, Bill Conway will step down as Interim CEO, maintaining his role as Co-Chairman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • At that time, Bill Conway will step down as Interim CEO, maintaining his role as Co-Chairman of the Board.
  • Carlyle Co-Chairmen Bill Conway and David Rubenstein, said, “Harvey is a widely respected business builder with significant leadership experience in a high-performing, highly competitive global financial institution.
  • Mr. Schwartz established the firm’s Investment Policy Committee on which he also served as a member.
  • Mr. Schwartz earned his BA from Rutgers University, where he is member of the university’s Board of Governors and its Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Orange County Convention Center Enhances Security Program with Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP)

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Monday, October 3, 2022
Technology, Security, Public Policy, Government, Software, Hardware, Robotics, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Public Safety, Conservation Security Program, Orange County Convention Center, Review, Technology, LinkedIn, Nasdaq, Convention center, Security Division (Wehrmacht), Twitter, Multimedia, Instagram, Annual report, K5, Partnership, OCCC, DHS Cyber Security Division, Safety, Forward-looking statement, EVP, Center, Online shopping, Video game, Public relations, Facebook, Silicon, Knightscope, Central Florida

Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) , a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces partnership with the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC or the Center) in Orlando, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) , a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces partnership with the award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC or the Center) in Orlando, Florida.
  • This represents Knightscope's first-ever convention center contract and marks the company's entrance into this area of the security market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221003005315/en/
    Orange County Convention Center Enhances Security Program with Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP) (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are thrilled that Knightscope and the OCCC developed this partnership to enhance the safety and security of our campus by adding a K5 autonomous robot to the Security Division, said Isiah White, OCCC security manager.
  • The award-winning Orange County Convention Center provides approximately $3 billion in economic impact to Central Florida annually.

Iyo Bank Becomes First Regional Bank in Japan to Adopt DTCC’s ITP Services

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Software, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, CEO, CTM, DHS Cyber Security Division, YouTube, Solution, Industry, SWIFT, ITP, Mark (given name), SSIS, LinkedIn, Data management, Instagram, ALERT, Twitter, DTCC, Risk, Ecosystem, Information services, General manager, Adoption, Efficiency, Security (finance), Sales, Facebook

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ( DTCC ), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that The Iyo Bank, Ltd. (Iyo Bank), has become Japans first regional bank to adopt their Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) services, leveraging the offerings to achieve no touch post-trade processing for equities and fixed income transactions.

Key Points: 
  • The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ( DTCC ), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that The Iyo Bank, Ltd. (Iyo Bank), has become Japans first regional bank to adopt their Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) services, leveraging the offerings to achieve no touch post-trade processing for equities and fixed income transactions.
  • Iyo Bank represents the first regional bank in Japan to adopt ITP services, selecting CTM, ALERT, and Settlement Instruction Manager to streamline and enhance their post-trade process.
  • As a result, we hope to enable our team to focus on more strategic areas that drive our business forward.
  • With over 45 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.

Fosun's Businesses Shows Strong Recovery Momentum as Consumption Regains Vitality and Tourism Industry Continues to Recover

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Hive, Research, Fosun International, Tourism, Growth, Industry, Restaurant, MSCI, Industrialisation, DHS Cyber Security Division, Happiness, Jewellery, Achievement, Travel, Forbes, Architecture, CLD, Amgen, CEO, Yuyuan Tourist Mart, Fosun Pharma, BFC, AA, Gold, Tsinghua University, Orient, Mainland China, Club Med, Multimedia, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, The Bund Finance Center, Relaxation, Fashion, Benchmarking, Forbes Global 2000, Intelligence, Conference, Sex industry, Fine chemical, Health

As major shopping centers shows signs of recovery, businesses that have been affected by the epidemic since March this year have quickly recovered, and the consumption vitality is ushering in a new climax.

Key Points: 
  • As major shopping centers shows signs of recovery, businesses that have been affected by the epidemic since March this year have quickly recovered, and the consumption vitality is ushering in a new climax.
  • As the Epidemic Situation Stabilizes, Businesses and Tourism Consumption have Rebounded Significantly
    The resumption of dine-in services in major business districts in Shanghai is accelerating the economic recovery.
  • The robust momentum in business operations is also catalyzing business recovery.
  • Positioned as a consumer group in the Happiness segment, Yuyuan Inc. takes "Oriental life aesthetics" as the top concept, and continues to refine the operation of the Happiness industry.

Daemon Bolsters Team With Senior Hires to Drive U.S. Expansion

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Professional Services, Finance, Bachelor of Science, SEC, Stone Ridge, Solution, Index, University, DHS Cyber Security Division, Business administration, Partner, Economics, Investment, Company, Cornell University, BS, Business Standard, Millennium Management, LLC, Goldman, Marketing, Risk management, Philosophy, Deutsche Bank, ESG, Volatility, Research, Growth, Bond credit rating, Goldman Sachs, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Wendell Pritchett, Barclays, Security (finance), Daemon (classical mythology)

Daemon, a $4 billion alternative investment management firm founded in Brazil, today announced the expansion of its U.S. alternative investments arm.

Key Points: 
  • Daemon, a $4 billion alternative investment management firm founded in Brazil, today announced the expansion of its U.S. alternative investments arm.
  • The U.S. team will leverage Daemons existing investment research, marketing, back-office infrastructure, sales capabilities and systematic/quantitative investment philosophy, as it scales its product platform, institutional network, and team of professionals.
  • Daemon has been successfully managing a suite of alternative products since 2009.
  • We are excited to welcome Paul and Erik to Daemon as we embark on our next phase of growth and cross-border expansion, said Edson Queiroz and Dr. Sergio Rhein Schirato, founding partners of Daemon.

SEC Charges Two Companies and Their Principals with Misleading Investors in More Than a Dozen Oil and Gas Securities Offerings

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Friday, September 24, 2021
Securities Act of 1933, Review, Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Partner, Security (finance), Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, LTD, DHS Cyber Security Division, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial institution, Powell, SEC, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Financial adviser

According to the SEC's order, between 2016 and 2019, the respondents and salespeople acting on their behalf sold debt and equity securities to retail investors in unregistered offerings based on working interests in oil and gas wells.

Key Points: 
  • According to the SEC's order, between 2016 and 2019, the respondents and salespeople acting on their behalf sold debt and equity securities to retail investors in unregistered offerings based on working interests in oil and gas wells.
  • The order finds that the respondents made material misstatements and omitted material facts in both debt and equity offerings.
  • The order further finds that the respondents should have known that their statements and omissions were materially misleading.
  • The SEC appreciates the assistance of the Nevada Securities Division, the Securities Division of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Qualys Wins Contract to Support DHS CDM for Group F Federal Agencies

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Cyberwarfare, Qualys, Government, Computer security, Computing, Cybercrime, Carahsoft, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CISA, United States Department of Homeland Security

The Qualys Cloud Platform will provide 70+ non-cabinet level federal agencies with scalable, holistic and continuous vulnerability assessment, configuration settings management, software and hardware asset management, and dynamic application security testing.

Key Points: 
  • The Qualys Cloud Platform will provide 70+ non-cabinet level federal agencies with scalable, holistic and continuous vulnerability assessment, configuration settings management, software and hardware asset management, and dynamic application security testing.
  • The solution is being delivered through a large federal system integrator and Qualys' federal distributor Carahsoft Technology Corp .
  • "We are pleased to offer solutions that align with the recent presidential executive orders and support this critical cross-agency initiative that helps federal agencies meet government cybersecurity and remote connectivity requirements," said Mike Poulos, Technical Director, U.S. Federal, Qualys.
  • The DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) CDM program aims to reduce cyber risk and provide visibility across the federal government.

ANALYGENCE Wins $20M DHS Science and Technology Financial Services Support Contract

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Software, Defense, Other Defense, Contracts, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Security, Government, United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal government of the United States, Executive branch of the United States government, DHS Cyber Security Division

ANALYGENCE , a trusted partner for mission support, cyber solutions, and management services, today announced a $20M Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial services contract in support of the agency's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.

Key Points: 
  • ANALYGENCE , a trusted partner for mission support, cyber solutions, and management services, today announced a $20M Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial services contract in support of the agency's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.
  • This award further expands the relationship between DHS and ANALYGENCE after recently receiving the DHS Small Business Award , recognizing its support of the DHS mission.
  • The recent DHS contract signifies significant progress in its three-year growth strategy as a solutions provider for government agencies and business entities.
  • This win demonstrates that ANALYGENCE continues to cement itself as a trusted advisor to DHS, says Tom Peitler, the Chief Operating Officer at ANALYGENCE.