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CIA and ASNA Announce Nandisha Uppiah as Winner of Inclusive Culture Scholarship

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Nandisha Uppiah has been awarded the Inclusive Culture Scholarship.

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  • Nandisha Uppiah has been awarded the Inclusive Culture Scholarship.
  • The scholarship, valued at $3,000, acknowledges Uppiah's exceptional contributions to creating a more diverse and inclusive actuarial community.
  • The scholarship was awarded at the CIA gala dinner during the 34th ANÉA-ASNA Convention in Montreal on January 20.
  • Two other scholarships are offered as part of the ASNA-CIA partnership: the Academic Achievement Scholarship and the Indigenous Scholarship.

MilVet Angels Welcomes The Hon. Sue Gordon and Hon. James "Hondo" Geurts to Advisory Board

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.

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  • MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MilVet Angels announced today that former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon and former Assistant Secretary of the Navy James "Hondo" Geurts have joined its Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sue Gordon and Hondo Geurts to the MilVet Angels Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Sue Gordon and Hondo Geurts to the MilVet Angels Advisory Board.

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

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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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”).

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  • 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.

Sharp Increase in Economic Confidence across North America; Global Outlook Falls Again

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ACCA and IMA®  (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) shows confidence rebounded sharply in North America in Q4 in 2023, after a large fall in Q3. Confidence declined among accountants globally for the third consecutive quarter, consistent with a further moderation in global growth. The survey doesn't suggest that a major downturn is on the cards though.

Key Points: 
  • Confidence declined among accountants globally for the third consecutive quarter, consistent with a further moderation in global growth.
  • The survey recorded divergent changes in confidence at regional levels with improvements in South Asia and the Middle East, in addition to North America.
  • Global accountancy professionals ranked economic risks, talent retention, and regulatory change as their top three risks, according to the risks section of the survey.
  • Regulatory change, cybersecurity, and economic risks were listed as the top three risks reported in the survey twelve months ago.

True Anomaly Appoints Space Force Alum Frank Di Pentino as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc., the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced the appointment of Frank Di Pentino as its first Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, he will enable True Anomaly to establish a sustained competitive advantage in developing space superiority products, anticipating customer needs, and building targeted, differentiated solutions at scale. 

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc. , the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced the appointment of Frank Di Pentino as its first Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Di Pentino brings extensive expertise to True Anomaly's leadership team, having most recently served as Director of Advanced Concepts, Tactics, and Wargaming at the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Security and Defense Program, where he conceived of and executed the first service-level digital Force Design Wargaming methodology for the service.
  • Di Pentino will be responsible for conceptualizing and maturing asymmetric approaches to solving the country's emergent needs in the space domain.
  • Di Pentino joins True Anomaly's expanding team of C-suite talent, including its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mark Seidel , and Chief Information Security Officer, Diana Lovati .

Torridon Law PLLC Announces Major Expansion

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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In private practice, Philbin spent over fifteen years as a litigation partner at a major international law firm.

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  • In private practice, Philbin spent over fifteen years as a litigation partner at a major international law firm.
  • She was a tenured professor at Syracuse University College of Law and a visiting scholar at the Georgetown University Law Center.
  • Before his time in public service, he represented clients at a major international law firm.
  • After his clerkship, he worked as a Constitutional Law Fellow at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

Craxel Taps Former CIA Executive Brian Hack to Join Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Craxel, a leading-edge software company, announced that former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) Brian Hack has joined the company's advisory board.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Craxel, a leading-edge software company, announced that former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) Brian Hack has joined the company's advisory board.
  • "We are incredibly honored to welcome Brian to our team of advisors, especially during this time of tremendous growth at Craxel," said David Enga, Craxel Founder and CEO.
  • His ability to amplify our message about our unprecedented Black Forest™ breakthrough technology will help drive business growth."
  • "I am very excited to join the Craxel Advisory Board and look forward to facilitating strategic connections that will further address current and emerging national security needs," said Hack.

The European Union launches a communication campaign in the US to promote agricultural food & beverage products through Storytelling: More than Food and Drink, Savoring Stories

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Union (EU) launches its initiative to promote the excellence of the European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls upon storytellers to reach its audiences. The campaign will showcase some of EU's finest products to inform and inspire American consumers and professionals.

Key Points: 
  • The EU is the 3rd largest supplier of agricultural and agri-food products to the US (15%) after Mexico (20.2%) and Canada (18.7%).
  • This campaign is a step towards strengthening this alliance by increasing awareness about its agricultural and beverage products.
  • Agricultural products from the European Union are more than just food and drinks, they are stories shared, heritage passed on through generations.
  • Guarantees agricultural products and foodstuffs have been produced as naturally as possible, while minimizing the impact on the environment.

SHQ Response Rewrites the Rules on Cyber Risk Visualization & Collaboration

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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SHQ Response Platform acts as the Emergency Room, and the Risk Centre provides the Wellness Hub for all cyber security monitoring and actions.

Key Points: 
  • SHQ Response Platform acts as the Emergency Room, and the Risk Centre provides the Wellness Hub for all cyber security monitoring and actions.
  • – Chris Cheyne, SOC Director & CTO, SecurityHQ
    With SHQ Response Platform, users are now able to:
    Map Threats, Assets and Vulnerabilities to Derive Risks.
  • The SHQ Response Platform has simplified cyber security, by enabling customers to be part of their security journey.
  • SHQ Response Platform is continuously evolving their Incident Response capabilities , to meet market demands and enhance customer experience.

SHQ Response Rewrites the Rules on Cyber Risk Visualization & Collaboration

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Knowledge, CIA, MITRE, ATT&CK, ATT, NIST, Map, SOC, NCSC, Risk management, Emergency department, Common, High

SHQ Response Platform acts as the Emergency Room, and the Risk Centre provides the Wellness Hub for all cyber security monitoring and actions.

Key Points: 
  • SHQ Response Platform acts as the Emergency Room, and the Risk Centre provides the Wellness Hub for all cyber security monitoring and actions.
  • – Chris Cheyne, SOC Director & CTO, SecurityHQ
    With SHQ Response Platform, users are now able to:
    Map Threats, Assets and Vulnerabilities to Derive Risks.
  • The SHQ Response Platform has simplified cyber security, by enabling customers to be part of their security journey.
  • SHQ Response Platform is continuously evolving their Incident Response capabilities , to meet market demands and enhance customer experience.