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Notice of Cybersecurity Incident at GHC-SCW Involving Personal Health Information

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
CISA, PHI, Address, Risk, Information technology, Death, State bureau of investigation, Privacy, Medicaid, FBI, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, Medical device

Unfortunately, this notice is to inform individuals of a recent security incident that impacted their personal information.

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, this notice is to inform individuals of a recent security incident that impacted their personal information.
  • Their Information Technology (IT) Department purposefully isolated and secured their network, causing several of their systems to be temporarily unavailable.
  • On February 9, 2024, during their investigation, they discovered indications that the attacker had copied some of GHC-SCW's data, which included protected health information (PHI).
  • For additional guidance on steps to take to protect your personal information please visit ghcscw.com/cybersecurity/ or contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov or (877) 438-4338.

Onapsis Appoints Tim McKnight to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Software, Internet, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, Security, Business, Cloud, CIO, General Electric, Google Cloud, Organization, Thomson Reuters, AVG Technologies, Schlumberger, EVP, Northrop Grumman, Information, ERP, CISO, Research, SAP, Cisco, State bureau of investigation, J. R. Smith, Amazon Web Services, Fidelity Investments, Trellix, Grumman, Investment, Privacy, BAE Systems, Management

Onapsis , the market leader in business application security and compliance, today announced the appointment of Tim McKnight as an independent board director.

Key Points: 
  • Onapsis , the market leader in business application security and compliance, today announced the appointment of Tim McKnight as an independent board director.
  • Tim McKnight currently serves as an Operating Partner at SYN Ventures, leading the dedicated cyber seed fund focused on transformational and disruptive solutions.
  • McKnight is also a member of the Board of Security Advisors for Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
  • The Onapsis Platform is powered by the Onapsis Research Labs, the team responsible for the discovery and mitigation of more than 1,000 zero-day vulnerabilities in business applications.

Evolv Technology Rejects IPVM’s Deceptive and Dangerous Articles

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Homeland Security, Security, Other Technology, Public Policy, Government, Government Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, Learning, Al-Qaeda, IPVM, Weapon, Law enforcement, Ethics, Research, History, NPS, State bureau of investigation, American City Business Journals, Publication, Autumn, Safety, SSI

Since 2021, IPVM has published approximately 100 articles featuring or referencing Evolv, which are almost uniformly negative in tone.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2021, IPVM has published approximately 100 articles featuring or referencing Evolv, which are almost uniformly negative in tone.
  • The Evolv standard of excellence is consistently tested through its broad client base and expectations of its Security Advisory Board .
  • Evolv has identified instances of IPVM false or misleading reporting:
    On March 5, 2024, IPVM reported that Evolv “supports missing guns” in apparent reference to the security settings of the Evolv Express®.
  • Evolv Express is an award-winning technology, most recently honored as the “Best in Sports Technology” and “Best in Fan Experience Technology” by Sports Business Journal.

Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery - Notice of Data Security Incident

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BURKE, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery ("NOVA OMS") has learned of a data security incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain patients and guarantors.

Key Points: 
  • BURKE, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery ("NOVA OMS") has learned of a data security incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain patients and guarantors.
  • NOVA OMS undertook a comprehensive review of the impacted data to determine what may have been affected and the individuals involved.
  • NOVA OMS then took steps to notify those individuals as quickly as possible to provide notice and resources to assist.
  • NOVA OMS has implemented additional measures to enhance network security and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future.

Round Rock Independent School District Police Department Deploys Oracle Public Safety Suite to Enhance Incident Response Capabilities

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Personal Communications Service, Crime, Environment, Trust, Bluetooth Low Energy, Software, State bureau of investigation, Student, Oracle, FBI, Police

AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Round Rock Independent School District Police Department is using Oracle's Public Safety Suite to improve information access and communications across the 55 school campuses and over 47,000 students it supports. Previously, the department relied on contracted county dispatch services that did not meet its needs for real-time communication across the 110-square mile school district. With Oracle's modern suite of purpose-built public safety hardware and software, the department now has the tools it needs to support its goal of creating a safe and equitable environment where the students have the greatest opportunity to reach their full potential.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Round Rock Independent School District Police Department is using Oracle's Public Safety Suite to improve information access and communications across the 55 school campuses and over 47,000 students it supports.
  • "Oracle is leading the way with new technologies and capabilities in an industry that has been stagnant in its innovation and processes for far too long," said Dennis Weiner, chief of police, Round Rock Independent School District Police Department.
  • "We found the Oracle Public Safety technology suite to be the most robust solution for school safety and for law enforcement efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Round Rock Independent School District Police Department went live with Oracle Public Safety Suite in September.

Davis College Receives Excellence in Cybersecurity Designation by the National Security Agency

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
JU, Education, First Coast, National Science Foundation, Business, Security agency, Knowledge, Nation, ABET, Faculty, State bureau of investigation, Jacksonville University, Student, CAE, NSA, AACSB, Davis College, Curriculum, United States Cyber Command, Workforce, National Cryptologic School, Defense, Achievement Medal, Teaching

"The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.

Key Points: 
  • "The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.
  • "The CAE-CD designation is a validation of Davis College's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education.
  • "Davis College is committed to meeting current and future workforce demands with excellence," said Dr. Mini Zeng, director of JU's Center for Cybersecurity.
  • The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School.

BrightPoint (BP) LLC Awarded Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Contract

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrightPoint (BP) LLC, an 8(a) joint venture between Buchanan & Edwards (BE) and i3, has been awarded a contract for $12 million with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This significant contract entrusts BP with the responsibility of providing Subject Matter Experts to support the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.

Key Points: 
  • A $12M T&M FBI contract has been awarded to BrightPoint LLC, a joint venture between Buchanan & Edwards and i3, to support the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrightPoint (BP) LLC, an 8(a) joint venture between Buchanan & Edwards (BE) and i3, has been awarded a contract for $12 million with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  • This significant contract entrusts BP with the responsibility of providing Subject Matter Experts to support the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
  • This contract reinforces our dedication to innovation and collaboration as we focus on the development, engineering, and architecture of systems to equip law enforcement, national security, and intelligence partners with essential criminal justice information.

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

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

IMLS and Council of American Jewish Museums Partner to Address Antisemitism

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
State bureau of investigation, American Jews, Collection, Archive, Library, IMLS, Culture, Hatred, History, The Holocaust, Council, Organization, Teaching, Museum, Agriculture

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) held an invitation-only summit "Museums Respond: Strategies for Countering Antisemitism and Hate" on March 5–6 in Washington, DC, where federal officials and museum leaders shared their perspectives on addressing antisemitism, with the goal of informing museum programming across the country. The summit was convened as part of IMLS's commitments under President Biden's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, released in May 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • "The current crisis of antisemitism threatens not only the Jewish community, but all Americans."
  • The National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism includes more than 100 actions the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to address the rise of antisemitism in the U.S.
  • In addition, IMLS has completed the following commitments under the National Strategy:
    IMLS increased learning opportunities for the nation's more than 40,000 museums, archives, and libraries on both Jewish American history, such as Jewish contributions to agriculture, and histories of antisemitism, including the Holocaust.
  • IMLS strengthened its funding streams to encourage libraries, archives, and museums to leverage IMLS funding to take direct action and support cross-community solidarity building efforts to counter antisemitism and other forms of hate.

Xage Security and Darktrace Partner to Enhance Zero Trust Protection for Commercial Critical Infrastructure Environments

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Monday, March 4, 2024
State bureau of investigation, AI, SVP, Darktrace, Water, Information technology, OT, Organization, Policy, Electricity, FBI, Environment, Trust, Partnership, Risk management

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, and Xage Security, a leader in zero trust cybersecurity solutions for the real world, today announced a new partnership to help businesses prevent cyberattacks and insider threats in critical environments. This collaboration brings together Xage Security's leading zero trust protection with Darktrace's AI-powered anomaly-based threat detection. The integration between Darktrace/OT™ and Xage Fabric makes it easy to identify and respond to breaches in progress at any stage in operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration brings together Xage Security's leading zero trust protection with Darktrace's AI-powered anomaly-based threat detection.
  • Critical infrastructure has become an increasingly desirable target for threat actors, with ransomware attacks affecting 870 critical infrastructure organizations in 2022 according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  • The Xage Fabric Platform delivers zero trust access and asset protection across an organization's entire environment.
  • Join Darktrace and Xage Security at the upcoming S4x24 ICS security event in Miami on March 4-7 to learn more about the new integration and partnership.