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SRA Consulting and Bluejaÿ AI Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Risk Management in the Banking Sector

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Monday, March 18, 2024

In a pivotal move that marks a significant milestone in the evolution of risk management within the banking industry, SRA Consulting and Bluejaÿ AI are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership.

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  • In a pivotal move that marks a significant milestone in the evolution of risk management within the banking industry, SRA Consulting and Bluejaÿ AI are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership.
  • This collaboration brings together SRA Consulting's unparalleled advisory services in risk and compliance with Bluejaÿ AI's revolutionary artificial intelligence-driven forecasting technology.
  • Together, they are setting a new standard for operational resilience in the banking sector, offering a robust solution designed to meet the unique challenges and strategic goals of financial institutions, especially in fortifying their control environments.
  • Michael Glotz, CEO of SRA Consulting, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: "After years of guiding banks through the intricate landscape of governance, risk management and compliance, we are excited to join forces with Bluejaÿ AI.

Free Workshop from Security Risk Advisors Empowers Organizations to Select Optimal OT Security Tools

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of their OT/XIoT Detection Selection Workshop, a complimentary offering designed to assist organizations in selecting the most suitable operational technology (OT) security tools for their unique environments.

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  • Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of their OT/XIoT Detection Selection Workshop, a complimentary offering designed to assist organizations in selecting the most suitable operational technology (OT) security tools for their unique environments.
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of their OT/XIoT Detection Selection Workshop, a complimentary offering designed to assist organizations in selecting the most suitable operational technology (OT) security tools for their unique environments.
  • During the half-day consultation, participants will delve deep into their OT security environments, examining current tools and analyzing their OT infrastructure.
  • "We recognize the importance of selecting the right OT security tools," says Jason Rivera, Director of OT/XIoT Security at SRA.

Security Risk Advisors Hires Stephen Burke as Director of EMEA Relationships

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors ("SRA"), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, announced today the appointment of Stephen Burke as the company's new Director of EMEA Client Relationships.

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  • Security Risk Advisors announced today the appointment of Stephen Burke as the company's new Director of EMEA Client Relationships.
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors ("SRA"), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, announced today the appointment of Stephen Burke as the company's new Director of EMEA Client Relationships.
  • Stephen has a rich background serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), cyber insurance underwriting advisor, and founder of a SaaS Cyber Security Awareness business.
  • "Security Risk Advisors is a company I have greatly admired for over 13 years.

McGraw Hill Introduces ALEKS Adventure: A New AI-Based ALEKS Math Program for Grades K-3

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill today unveiled ALEKS Adventure, a new AI-powered supplemental learning solution launching for students in grades 1-2 in the 2024-25 school year, with complete K-3 support to follow in the 2025-26 school year. The tool is an expansion of the research-backed, AI-driven ALEKS program that has supported millions of learners in grades 3-12 and through higher education for two decades, bringing the program to lower grades in an age-appropriate format. 

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  • The tool is an expansion of the research-backed, AI-driven ALEKS program that has supported millions of learners in grades 3-12 and through higher education for two decades, bringing the program to lower grades in an age-appropriate format.
  • Sean Ryan, President of McGraw Hill's School Group, said: "Teachers and students today face a dynamic set of challenges in a complex environment.
  • "Young learners need developmentally appropriate math instruction that builds procedural fluency and supports conceptual understanding," said Lori Anderson, ALEKS Chief Product Officer.
  • McGraw Hill is a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.

Security Risk Advisors Hires Joe Cicero as Director of Strategic Alliances

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors ("SRA"), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, announced today the appointment of Joe Cicero as the company's new Director of Strategic Alliances.

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  • Security Risk Advisors has hired Joe Cicero as the company's Director of Strategic Alliances.
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Risk Advisors ("SRA"), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, announced today the appointment of Joe Cicero as the company's new Director of Strategic Alliances.
  • The addition of Joe Cicero to the SRA team demonstrates SRA's investment in and commitment to their strategic partnerships.
  • The addition of Joe Cicero to the SRA team demonstrates SRA's investment in and commitment to their strategic partnerships.

Cribl Announces Partner of the Year Award Winners

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

“On behalf of Cribl, congratulations to all the award winners and we look forward to continuing to help customers transform their IT and security data strategies in 2024 and beyond.”

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  • “On behalf of Cribl, congratulations to all the award winners and we look forward to continuing to help customers transform their IT and security data strategies in 2024 and beyond.”
    This year’s award winners include:
    Americas Solution Provider Partner of the Year: GuidePoint Security
    Guidepoint is the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions and services in North America.
  • Guidepoint was an early Cribl partner and has seen tremendous growth in both commercial and federal sectors, including 40% year over year growth in the last fiscal year.
  • NETbuilder recently completed 100 successful deployments of Cribl Stream, Cribl Edge, and Cribl Search, and has built a strong reputation of delivering quality, trust, and ease of doing business.
  • To learn more about the Cribl Partner Program, please visit here .

SRA Enhances Watchtower with an Integrated Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Module

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Richmond, VA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Risk Associates (SRA), a leading SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions, announced today the launch of a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) module within Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence PlatformTM.

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  • Richmond, VA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Risk Associates (SRA), a leading SaaS provider of innovative risk management solutions, announced today the launch of a Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) module within Watchtower, The Holistic Risk Intelligence PlatformTM.
  • The new RCSA module empowers financial institutions with the ability to complete comprehensive risk evaluations through an integrated platform.
  • Watchtower’s risk intelligence suite includes Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Program Risk Assessment (PRA), Risk Maturity Framework (RMF), FinTech Risk Assessment, and now Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), offering financial institutions a holistic solution to manage risk.
  • We integrated our RCSA into Watchtower, yielding a truly holistic view of risk.”
    As financial institutions and corporate risk management departments strive to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and market dynamics, the Watchtower Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) module serves as a strategic asset for enhancing risk management practices and driving sustainable growth.

BlackRock to Acquire SpiderRock Advisors

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Friday, March 8, 2024

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has agreed to acquire the remaining equity interest in SpiderRock Advisors (“SRA”), a leading provider of customized option overlay strategies in the U.S. wealth market.

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  • BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has agreed to acquire the remaining equity interest in SpiderRock Advisors (“SRA”), a leading provider of customized option overlay strategies in the U.S. wealth market.
  • “By giving BlackRock more SMA capabilities, this acquisition will enable us to meet growing demand from wealth managers for personalized, tax-efficient portfolios.
  • “We are thrilled to fully join the BlackRock team, and to broaden access to SpiderRock Advisors’ options management solutions for both taxable and tax-exempt investors,” said Eric Metz, President and Chief Investment Officer of SpiderRock Advisors.
  • Jones Day acted as legal counsel for SpiderRock Advisors, LLC.

United Kingdom Legal Services Market Report 2024: Healthy Market Value Growth in 2023, Exports of Legal Services Pass £7 Billion for the First Time - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The fourteenth annual edition of the report provides a unique detailed market review and analysis of the UK legal services market, including corporate law, conveyancing, family law, employment, personal injury and wills and probate.

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  • The fourteenth annual edition of the report provides a unique detailed market review and analysis of the UK legal services market, including corporate law, conveyancing, family law, employment, personal injury and wills and probate.
  • In 2023 the UK legal services market registered value growth of 8.3% at current prices reaching £47.5bn.
  • It has been high street law firms and SME law firms that have seen while the largest decrease in numbers.
  • Legal advice for business and commercial matters (including commercial property) is the largest specific market segment taking almost a 50% share of the total UK legal services market value.

Cyolo Announces Cyolo PRO: A Hybrid Secure Remote Access Solution for OT Environments

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Cyolo, the access company for the digital enterprise, today announced the launch of Cyolo PRO (Privileged Remote Operations), a hybrid secure remote access solution for Operational Technology (OT).

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  • Cyolo, the access company for the digital enterprise, today announced the launch of Cyolo PRO (Privileged Remote Operations), a hybrid secure remote access solution for Operational Technology (OT).
  • Developed specifically to enable safe operations of privileged users, Cyolo PRO is an advanced solution set to redefine Secure Remote Access (SRA) by shifting from managing access to managing operations.
  • Aligning with the core principles of Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM), Cyolo streamlines access processes providing a hybrid, infrastructure-agnostic solution with a low cost of change.
  • The adoption rates of these secure remote access methods have gone up substantially since we implemented Cyolo.”
    Cyolo PRO is designed to answer the increasing security concerns and complexity around secure remote access in OT environments.