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Elastic Announces 2023 Elastic Excellence Awards Winners

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Elastic ® (NYSE: ESTC) (“Elastic”), the company behind Elasticsearch®, today announced the winners and honorees of its Elastic Excellence Awards .

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  • Elastic ® (NYSE: ESTC) (“Elastic”), the company behind Elasticsearch®, today announced the winners and honorees of its Elastic Excellence Awards .
  • The awards celebrate organizations and individuals demonstrating ingenuity and resilience by pushing the limits of data search, observability, and security with groundbreaking implementations.
  • “We’re excited to announce the 2023 Elastic Excellence Awards winners and acknowledge our amazing community and their work.”
    The 2023 Elastic Excellence Award winners and honorees are,
    This award recognizes use cases addressing social and humanitarian challenges for the betterment of the world.
  • BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AWARD: This award recognizes organizations that are creating measurable company-wide added value with each of Elastic’s solutions.

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Expert Aaron Crow Joins MorganFranklin Consulting

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MorganFranklin Consulting , a leading finance, technology, and cybersecurity advisory and management firm that specializes in solving complex transformational challenges for its clients, today announced the addition of seasoned cybersecurity leader Aaron Crow to serve as Senior Director for Operational Technology (OT) Security in its cybersecurity practice, focusing on Utility, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Transportation.

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  • MorganFranklin Consulting , a leading finance, technology, and cybersecurity advisory and management firm that specializes in solving complex transformational challenges for its clients, today announced the addition of seasoned cybersecurity leader Aaron Crow to serve as Senior Director for Operational Technology (OT) Security in its cybersecurity practice, focusing on Utility, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Transportation.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Aaron join the MorganFranklin team and harness his unique understanding of the challenges and complexities of securing critical infrastructure,” said Keith Hollender, a partner in MorganFranklin’s cybersecurity practice.
  • “His expertise, leadership and commitment to the field position him as a valuable asset for our clients aiming to enhance their critical infrastructure cybersecurity measures.”
    Aaron’s career spans more than two decades in which he has carved a niche as a cybersecurity expert within the power utility and OT sectors and has been dedicated to improving cybersecurity measures across critical infrastructure environments.
  • This commitment reflects both his passion for safeguarding critical infrastructure and his broader mission to elevate cybersecurity resilience industry wide.

FedRAMP® Authorization Granted to Onspring GovCloud to Deliver Next-Gen GRC Software to U.S. Federal Agencies

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onspring, a no-code, cloud-based GRC software, announced the company achieved moderate-level FedRAMP® Authorization for Onspring GovCloud, which offers a suite of GRC process automation and reporting products, including OMB A-123, POA&M, and NERC compliance. 

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Onspring, a no-code, cloud-based GRC software, announced the company achieved moderate-level FedRAMP® Authorization for Onspring GovCloud , which offers a suite of GRC process automation and reporting products, including OMB A-123, POA&M, and NERC compliance.
  • With the U.S. federal government moving operations to the cloud, GRC leaders at federal agencies had few options for FedRAMP-Authorized, cloud-based GRC software until Onspring GovCloud's FedRAMP Authorization.
  • Known for speed, reliability, flexibility, and ease of administration, Onspring saves time and cost through efficient and effective risk and compliance programs.
  • "Our GovCloud software increases efficiencies by 70%, enabling federal agency leaders to quickly and accurately execute GRC programs that improve their risk posture."

ISC2 Celebrates 30th Anniversary of CISSP Certification

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced a year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of its flagship certification, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Since its inception, the CISSP has been recognized as the "gold standard" in cybersecurity, with recognition by governments and accredited to standards of international bodies, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.K National Academic Recognition Information Centre.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced a year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of its flagship certification, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • In 2004, the certification was the first security certification to be recognized as accredited by ANAB (the ANSI National Accreditation Board) under ISO/IEC 17024.
  • "I – like so many others – have found tremendous benefit from holding the CISSP certification and owe a debt of gratitude to the ISC2 founders and early leaders that had the vision to create the CISSP.
  • For more information on the 30th anniversary of the CISSP, visit https://www.isc2.org/landing/cissp-30-anniversary or follow #CISSP30 on X or LinkedIn.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHANGES

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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DALLAS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced recent Leadership updates across the Company.

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  • DALLAS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced recent Leadership updates across the Company.
  • These changes are effective immediately and represent a continuation of the organizational structure work at Southwest Airlines® that began in September 2022 and has continued into 2024.
  • Before Southwest Airlines, Dayton worked as a Director of Consulting at several companies, including PeopleSoft, i2 Technologies, and Oracle.
  • "The biggest thing that makes us 'us' is our People, and the unique and unrivaled Hospitality they deliver," Bob Jordan , Southwest Airlines President & Chief Executive Officer said.

ISC2 Continues Investment in One Million Certified in Cybersecurity Pledge with New AI-Based Training

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced that ISC2 Official Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training is now available in an adaptive format. The foundational course, which is available for free as part of the "One Million Certified in Cybersecurity" pledge delivered via the ISC2 Candidate program, leverages AI to guide learners along pathways tailored to their individual needs based on prior knowledge, learning speed and confidence levels.

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  • With an estimated workforce gap of 4 million individuals, according to the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study , the need for entry-level cybersecurity professionals is well-documented.
  • According to the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, entry-level certifications are a highly regarded form of cybersecurity qualification and are favored over a bachelor's degree, 66% to 34%, when considering entry-level cybersecurity candidates.
  • Since its launch in August 2022, the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity pledge has enrolled more than 390,000 individuals worldwide in the training and more than 50,000 have become Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
  • For more information on the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity pledge, visit https://www.isc2.org/1MCC

E Tech Group Announces Critical Achievement of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control, and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner, announced today that they completed and earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) status.

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  • E Tech Group has attained Certified Information Systems Security Professional status to help intensify and strengthen their delivery of sophisticated cybersecurity programs to protect manufacturers and industrial clients integrating OT assets and systems to front office IT systems.
  • WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control, and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner , announced today that they completed and earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) status .
  • CISSP certification is a globally accepted standard, validating IT security professionals' skills and experience in handling and executing security plans.
  • E Tech Group provides cybersecurity services with expertise in both IT and OT industrial control systems (ICS).

Horizon3.ai Unveils Pentesting Services for Compliance Ahead of PCI DSS v4.0 Rollout

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Horizon3.ai , a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today announced the availability of the Horizon3.ai Pentesting Services for Compliance.

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  • Horizon3.ai , a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today announced the availability of the Horizon3.ai Pentesting Services for Compliance.
  • Horizon3.ai recognizes that demand for pentesting expertise is at an all-time high, and organizations may be struggling to meet their compliance-driven pentesting needs.
  • Horizon3.ai Pentesting Services for Compliance are tuned to meet the needs of organizations subject to annual compliance with the PCI DSS v4.0 or the updated SAQs.
  • Learn more about the Horizon3.ai Pentesting Services for Compliance.

Bryant University and Focus EduSolutions Join Forces to Launch the Cybersecurity Bootcamp and Cybersecurity Upskilling Programs

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smithfield, Rhode Island: Bryant University, in collaboration with Focus EduSolutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Bootcamp program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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  • Bryant University and Focus EduSolutions have jointly launched a Cybersecurity Bootcamp program to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
  • Additionally, the collaboration offers Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Applied Cybersecurity upskilling programs, aiming to empower individuals with the necessary skills to excel in the cybersecurity field.
  • WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smithfield, Rhode Island: Bryant University, in collaboration with Focus EduSolutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Bootcamp program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • "Focus EduSolutions is excited to partner with Bryant University in launching this innovative Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

IT Security Veteran Jacob Picart Joins Apogee Leadership Team, Apogee Launches Security Services

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Jacob Picart has joined Apogee, Inc. , in the role of vice president for Security Services .

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  • Jacob Picart has joined Apogee, Inc. , in the role of vice president for Security Services .
  • A member of the Apogee executive leadership team, Picart is responsible for expanding the company’s comprehensive portfolio of information security services for colleges and universities.
  • Committed to empowering and protecting Apogee customers, Picart also oversees Apogee’s network of virtual chief information security officers (vCISOs) and security partners.
  • His knowledge and experience have accelerated our ability to deliver essential security services that complement our current managed network services and cloud services offerings,” said Scott Drossos, chief executive officer of Apogee.