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U.S. Hearing on Destructive Critical Infrastructure Attacks Highlights Urgent Need for More Proactive Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Security Management and Protection

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

And the risk that poses to every American requires our attention – now.”

Key Points: 
  • And the risk that poses to every American requires our attention – now.”
    The House hearing follows on the heels of another U.S. effort to tackle this growing threat.
  • According to Phosphorus’ research team, the most serious threat to critical systems doesn’t come from an exotic exploit, but rather from basic security oversights.
  • Phosphorus’ Gartner-recognized Unified xIoT Security Management Platform offers the industry’s only proactive approach to security management and breach prevention for the exploding OT/ICS, IIoT, IoT, and IoMT attack surface.
  • For more information, visit www.phosphorus.io or meet the company at upcoming conferences, including S4x24, RSA Conference, Black Hat and DEF CON.

Proof of Authenticity in Digital Media: SWEAR Launches to Combat the Rise of Deepfakes

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

This technology provides an unbreakable proof of authenticity for digital media at the point of creation, directly addressing the critical need for trust and integrity in today's digital content.

Key Points: 
  • This technology provides an unbreakable proof of authenticity for digital media at the point of creation, directly addressing the critical need for trust and integrity in today's digital content.
  • The launch marks a significant milestone in the battle against digital misinformation and the challenges posed by deepfakes.
  • SWEAR addresses a concern that has seized the global digital community: the unchecked spread of deepfakes.
  • The rapid proliferation of fake digital content poses serious threats, ranging from national security risks to undermining public trust in institutions.

Law Enforcement and Industry Experts Discuss Challenges of Organized Retail Crime

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the closing keynote of WSWA's Access Live, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America President and CEO Francis Creighton sat down with FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate to discuss organized retail crime (ORC) and cyber security, two topics faced by all three tiers of the beverage alcohol industry.

Key Points: 
  • "Those who are involved in organized crime like that will go where the money is," he noted.
  • Partnering with local and state law enforcement, agents build out an intelligence picture to try to get out in front of the threat.
  • Organized retail crime is more than a law enforcement issue — it's also an industry problem, and it impacts all three tiers.
  • Some of the factors influencing ORC's rise include macroeconomics and inflation, both of which create "ripe conditions for organized crime."

Northern Virginia Companies are Hiring for 100,000+ Jobs

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Free Networking and Hiring Event Set for Jan. 30-31

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  • Currently there are more than 100,000 jobs open in Northern Virginia and nearly 30 percent of those jobs are in tech.
  • "In Northern Virginia, there is a job for everyone looking to get hired.
  • All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, and attendees do not need to live in Northern Virginia to meet with participating companies.
  • As the tech sector continues its rapid growth in Northern Virginia, thousands of technology companies continue to thrive here, and more than 10,000 of these tech companies call Fairfax County home.

Top Cybersecurity Luminaries Join Forces with Commvault to Shape the Next Era in Cyber Resilience

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Monday, January 29, 2024

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations, today announced that cybersecurity experts across a host of industries -- from security to public sector to technology -- have joined the Commvault Cyber Resilience Council.

Key Points: 
  • Council members will advise Commvault on emerging security trends and cyber threats as well as highlight best-practices in cyber resilience, all of which can play a key role in shaping product development, defining partnership opportunities, and guiding business strategies.
  • "As tomorrow's threats evolve and intensify, business resilience is increasingly challenged and vulnerable," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO, Commvault.
  • "Our newly formed Commvault Cyber Resilience Council will help us keep a pulse on this ever-changing landscape and enable us to continue delivering industry-leading cyber resilience to our customers."
  • It empowers businesses to secure data, anticipate risks, minimize damage, and rapidly recover – in the face of any threat.

Global Investigations and Risk Expert Tom Sobocinski Joins TDI as New Partner

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Monday, January 22, 2024

TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, recently welcomed Tom Sobocinski as a new partner.

Key Points: 
  • TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, recently welcomed Tom Sobocinski as a new partner.
  • “Tom joins TDI with decades of leadership and complex problem-solving in the international and domestic intelligence and law enforcement environment.
  • Mr. Sobocinski joins TDI after an extraordinary 25-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he led the FBI’s most complex international investigations.
  • "Tom Sobocinski's expertise in leading investigations on a global scale aligns seamlessly with TDI’s commitment to providing comprehensive risk intelligence solutions to our clients," said TDI’s Founder and Managing Partner, William Green.

Berkeley SkyDeck and Berkeley Space Center Join Forces for Air and Space Accelerator Track

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Berkeley SkyDeck , a global hub for entrepreneurship and a leading accelerator, today announced that it has relaunched its Air and Space Track in collaboration with the recently-announced Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park (“Berkeley Space Center”).

Key Points: 
  • Berkeley SkyDeck , a global hub for entrepreneurship and a leading accelerator, today announced that it has relaunched its Air and Space Track in collaboration with the recently-announced Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park (“Berkeley Space Center”).
  • The Air and Space Track will also welcome three new chairs.
  • Abhi Tripathi currently serves as the Director of Mission Operations at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab.
  • Our new partnership with Berkeley Space Center and the relaunched Air and Space Track is just the latest example of that ethos,” added Caroline Winnett, Executive Director of Berkeley SkyDeck.

ACAMS Kansas City Chapter to Drive Public-Private Sector Collaboration in Fight Against Financial Crime

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading global membership organization dedicated to ending illicit finance, is enhancing its support for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals with the launch of a new chapter in Kansas City, marking its 65th ACAMS worldwide chapter and 39th North America chapter network.

Key Points: 
  • Launched this month, the ACAMS Kansas City Chapter will provide an essential platform for capacity building, ongoing education, and networking among Kansas City AFC practitioners in both the public and private sectors.
  • "The ACAMS Kansas City Chapter has already built strong partnerships with numerous law enforcement agencies, who have become key allies in our efforts.
  • I feel honored to help establish this Chapter in a city that truly deserves it," said Co-Chair of the ACAMS Kansas City Chapter, John Calderon.
  • Through this collaboration, we'll be sharing critical insights and strategies to combat financial crimes more effectively, making Kansas City a safer community for everyone," he added.

Plaintiff Appeals Dismissal of Negligence Lawsuit Against Navy Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo After $3.6 Million of Elderly Veteran's Savings Allegedly Sent to Scam Artists

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Monday, January 22, 2024

"We are disappointed but undeterred," said Kimberley Ann Murphy, Williamson's attorney and partner at Hale Ball Murphy, PLC. "This case is about more than just a scam -- it is about protecting our most vulnerable citizens. There must be accountability at every level. Change will not happen without accountability."

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Washington state woman has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit regarding her $3.6 million negligence lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Navy Federal Credit Union.
  • "The Larry W. Cook Estate will appeal until Navy Federal and Wells Fargo are held monetarily accountable for their egregious negligence."
  • According to the legal complaint , Navy Federal processed 74 wire transfers to a foreign bank totaling $3.6 million for Cook in the final months of his life.
  • Law enforcement authorities have also contacted Williamson and her attorney about the case and launched a criminal investigation.

2024 Marks 30th Anniversary of Federal Law Now Being Used to Jail Pro-Life Advocates

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Friday, January 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the national March for Life takes place in Washington, DC, January 17-19, 2024, Thomas More Society attorneys are bringing their legal expertise on the FACE Act to life advocates from across the nation. The year 2024 marks 30 years since the FACE Act, or Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was enacted and signed by President Bill Clinton in reaction to national attention focused on a wave of pro-life protests and sit-ins at abortion venues.

Key Points: 
  • Thomas More Society attorneys successfully achieved the acquittal of pro-life dad Mark Houck in January 2023 [United States v. Houck, CRIMINAL ACTION 22-323 (E.D.
  • Thomas More Society is currently representing Vaughn in federal court on charges of violating the FACE Act.
  • The FACE Act turned that into a federal crime, which is a great shame as there are local laws to deal with trespassing."
  • Lawyers from Thomas More Society will comprise a legal panel at the prestigious Law of Life Summit, presented on January 18, 2024, at the March for Life Expo.