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Announcing the Pre-Order of the New Presidential Election Coin Commemorating the Race to the White House

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Monday, March 25, 2024

ROCHESTER, Mich., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Gift Shop is proud to announce the pre-order of their 2024 Presidential Election White Coin, Biden Versus Trump.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Gift Shop is proud to announce the pre-order of their 2024 Presidential Election White Coin, Biden Versus Trump.
  • This Challenge and Commemorative Coin is one of the most significant coins of the second battle of these two Presidential giants.
  • This series of coins was created by Anthony Giannini, CEO of White House Gift Shop.
  • In addition to its historical value, the 2024 Presidential Election White House Coin serves as a tangible reminder of the importance of civic engagement and participation in the democratic process.

Blacklake Group Announces the Acquisition and Expansion of Sentinel, a Global Risk and Intelligence Advisory Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.

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  • Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.
  • Sentinel's unparalleled expertise and risk-based methodology is augmented by cutting edge proprietary intelligence technologies that allow individuals and organizations to better manage their risk profile.
  • Founded in 2017, Sentinel established itself in the boutique advisory space and has expanded its executive leadership team post-acquisition.
  • Hamilton’s private sector contributions are focused on risk management, analysis of global threats, intelligence, and physical and cyber security.

Beam Global Receives $4.8M Order from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Sustainable EV Charging Infrastructure Products

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global , (Nasdaq: BEEM , BEEMW), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 47 Beam EV ARC™ sustainable off-grid charging systems and 16 ARC Mobility™ trailers to enable efficient transportation of the products.
  • Executive Order (EO) 14057 , Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, prioritizes federal investment in energy-resilient infrastructure for EV charging, powered by locally produced and delivered renewable energy for America’s next-generation electricity supply.
  • The Beam EV ARC™ systems are off-grid and powered by renewable energy, generating and storing their own clean electricity.
  • Each system is deployed with no construction, no electrical work, no utility connection and is delivered as a turnkey sustainable charging solution.

ACAMS The Assembly Las Vegas Brings Together More than 130 Experts to Fight Crypto Crime, Money Laundering, Sanctions Evasion, and the Abuse of AI

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Monday, August 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, August 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals around the world, is pleased to announce that its flagship Las Vegas conference is back and bigger than ever. Beginning on October 2nd, attendees of The Assembly Las Vegas conference will hear AFC guidance on the most urgent financial-crime threats and challenges facing the private sector today, including a deep dive into the compliance obligations raised by ransomware attacks, case studies on recent large-scale healthcare and crypto frauds, and a look at the evolving sanctions risks related to the international expansion of Russia's paramilitary unit The Wagner Group.

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  • The Assembly Las Vegas is more than a unique three-day event designed to educate and upskill participants engaged in AFC work.
  • This year, we will also be presenting Lifetime Achievement awards to three pioneers of the AFC sector."
  • Whether they're attending in-person or virtually, participants will be able to view panels in real-time or watch on-demand content that will be made available for 90 days following the conference.
  • The complete program for The Assembly Las Vegas can be found here .

Contrast Security to Address Challenges of Code Security with Roll Out of New "Shift Smart" Strategy at RSAC 2023

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced it will unveil "Shift Smart," a new approach that allows DevSecOps teams to apply security testing throughout the development process. The unveiling of the Shift Smart strategy will happen April 24-27 at RSAC Conference 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Attendees can meet with Contrast at Booth #2251 in the South Expo Hall to learn what it means to Shift Smart.

Key Points: 
  • The unveiling of the Shift Smart strategy will happen April 24-27 at RSAC Conference 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • Attendees can meet with Contrast at Booth #2251 in the South Expo Hall to learn what it means to Shift Smart.
  • This approach means choosing the timing and approach for security testing to maximize "context," speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Contrast has addressed these challenges of optimizing DevSecOps workflows by enabling enterprises to Shift Smart with a complete solution.

Apptio Furthers Commitment to Public Sector Innovation; Announces Cloudability Government & FedRAMP® Authorization at Public Sector Summit

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apptio, the leading technology spend and value management company, today made several announcements at its Public Sector Summit 2023. Apptio is uniquely focused on helping government agencies accelerate cloud adoption and innovation, while optimizing cloud and technology resources. Apptio is launching Cloudability Government, a cloud financial management (FinOps) solution that helps public sector organizations make data-driven decisions about cloud investments across all major cloud service providers. Further, the entire CloudabilityMXproduct family has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization, expanding the list of Apptio's FedRAMP-authorized solutions and verifying their secure use within all federal agencies.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apptio , the leading technology spend and value management company, today made several announcements at its Public Sector Summit 2023.
  • Apptio is uniquely focused on helping government agencies accelerate cloud adoption and innovation, while optimizing cloud and technology resources.
  • Apptio is launching Cloudability Government , a cloud financial management (FinOps) solution that helps public sector organizations make data-driven decisions about cloud investments across all major cloud service providers.
  • Cloudability Government is designed to enable planning and budget management while also intelligently optimizing funds to reduce waste and increase ROI.

The United States Secret Service Along with Contrast Security to Dissect How Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Impact Financial Institutions at RSAC 2023

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced its upcoming "Modern Bank Heist" roundtable panel session at RSAC 2023. The Modern Bank Heist RSAC panel will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. PT on Monday, April 24. Contrast's Senior Vice President (SVP) of Cyber Strategy Tom Kellermann will be joined by Mastercard's Chief Security Officer (CSO) Ron Green and Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service (USSS) Matt O'Neill on the first day of the conference. They will address cyberattack and e-fraud trends impacting the financial sector. Attendees will also leave the panel session with a better understanding of relevant countermeasures that financial institutions (FIs) need to deploy. 

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  • The Modern Bank Heist RSAC panel will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. PT on Monday, April 24.
  • Attendees will also leave the panel session with a better understanding of relevant countermeasures that financial institutions (FIs) need to deploy.
  • "In 2023, the United States Secret Service is anticipating that the financial sector will face a more industrialized fraud threat landscape impacting the financial industry itself and their valued customers.
  • "In the majority of recent cyber breaches, the targeted FIs infrastructure was used to attack their constituency and partners.

ACAMS Law Enforcement Seminar Spotlights Investigative Strategies for Financial-Crime Cases

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its efforts to support investigators on the frontlines of the fight against illicit finance, ACAMS will host a special two-day, fully virtual training event for its 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Anti-Financial Crime Seminar.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its efforts to support investigators on the frontlines of the fight against illicit finance, ACAMS will host a special two-day, fully virtual training event for its 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Anti-Financial Crime Seminar.
  • Beginning on March 28th, attendees will learn investigative strategies from high-level representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S.
  • Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and other organizations and offices from across the United States.
  • “In the global battle against illicit finance, there is no community more important than the men and women in law enforcement who use financial intelligence to dismantle criminal networks,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.

Mark43 achieves premier FedRAMP High “In Process” designation

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Mark43 expects to reach full FedRAMP High authorization in 2023.

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  • Mark43 expects to reach full FedRAMP High authorization in 2023.
  • Law enforcement leaders deserve a resilient, reliable and secure technology platform, and this FedRAMP High 'In Process' designation shows how Mark43 prioritizes these essential core tenets, said Mark43 Chief Information Security Officer Larry Zorio.
  • This FedRAMP High In Process designation builds on Mark43s existing security program which includes SOC 2 and SOC 3 certifications, demonstrating its unwavering focus on public sector law enforcement customers.
  • Mark43s FedRAMP High In Process designation is now listed on the FedRAMP Government Marketplace .

The Chertoff Group adds two Senior Advisors to its team of industry experts

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate changes in security risk, technology, and policy, today announced the appointment of Jerome Pickett and John Taflan to its team of respected Senior Advisors. Both had established careers holding high-ranking positions in the U.S. government and were instrumental in national security operations. Their experience and expertise will further enable The Chertoff Group to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

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  • Their experience and expertise will further enable The Chertoff Group to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
  • "We are excited to bring both Jerome Pickett and John Taflan on board as Senior Advisors," said Michael Chertoff, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of The Chertoff Group.
  • "I am thrilled to join The Chertoff Group working alongside some of the brightest industry experts to help companies level-up, manage risk and innovate."
  • John Taflan joins The Chertoff Group following a distinguished twenty-year career at the National Security Agency (NSA).