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Parsons’ Carey Smith Named Government Contracting Executive of the Year

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Friday, November 3, 2023

CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Carey Smith, was recognized as “Executive of the Year” this week at the 21st Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, where she won the “Executive of the Year, Over $300 Million” category.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Carey Smith, was recognized as “Executive of the Year” this week at the 21st Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, where she won the “Executive of the Year, Over $300 Million” category.
  • “I’m honored to accept this award and share it with the more than 18,000 employees at Parsons,” said Smith.
  • “The leaders recognized with these awards represent the efforts of the talented workforces we have the privilege of leading every day.
  • Smith was recognized for being a leader who focuses on strategy, culture and people to deliver performance results.

Swimlane Launches First of Its Kind Security Automation Ecosystem to Protect Financial Institutions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Swimlane , the AI-enabled security automation company, today announced a first-of-its-kind security automation partner ecosystem tailored for the finance industry.

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  • Swimlane , the AI-enabled security automation company, today announced a first-of-its-kind security automation partner ecosystem tailored for the finance industry.
  • Financial services customers will be able to leverage the power of Swimlane low-code security automation in and outside of the security operations center (SOC) to automate fraud protection, compliance, and transaction and credit line monitoring.
  • Swimlane today also released the “ State of Security for Financial Services ” report, which uncovered the finance industry's cybersecurity challenges and the key to overcoming them.
  • Swimlane's partner ecosystem established for financial institutions empowers organizations to proactively address these challenges through new strategic partnerships built on a foundation of automation.

Mastercard Names Former Head of UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

He will contribute to the company’s strategy in cyber, intelligence and security, while also adding to public policy initiatives.

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  • He will contribute to the company’s strategy in cyber, intelligence and security, while also adding to public policy initiatives.
  • With more innovation and a more digital world, there’s a need for the highest standards of security.
  • The private and public sectors need to continue to invest in technology and solutions to protect against risk and deliver trust.
  • Jeremy will be a valuable partner as we continue to secure the financial system,” said Tim Murphy, chief administrative officer, Mastercard.

PVH Corp. Appoints Ajay Bhalla to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] today announces the appointment of Ajay Bhalla, President, Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard International, to its Board of Directors.

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  • PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] today announces the appointment of Ajay Bhalla, President, Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard International, to its Board of Directors.
  • In connection with Mr. Bhallas appointment, the number of directors constituting the full Board will be increased to 12.
  • We are pleased to welcome Ajay to PVHs Board of Directors.
  • More information about PVH Corp.'s Board of Directors and corporate governance practices can be found here: https://www.pvh.com/investor-relations/governance .

NetAbstraction and Jacobs Expand Alliance to Offer Advanced Cyber Solutions to Commercial Clients

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Educational institutions are a favorite target for cyber adversaries, especially their research organizations for cyber espionage reasons, said Caesar Nieves, Senior Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence for Jacobs.

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  • Educational institutions are a favorite target for cyber adversaries, especially their research organizations for cyber espionage reasons, said Caesar Nieves, Senior Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence for Jacobs.
  • We are working with NetAbstraction to bring the same advanced threat intelligence and cyber resilience capabilities we currently offer to government customers to academic institutions around the world.
  • This expanded alliance directly aligns with Jacobs new strategic growth accelerator around data and creates a foundation for delivering innovative, secure solutions and technologies to commercial clients.
  • Under terms of the strategic alliance, Jacobs will serve as a channel partner offering NetAbstraction NetAccess and NetEclave to a global network of academic institutions.

NetAbstraction and Jacobs Expand Alliance to Offer Advanced Cyber Solutions to Commercial Clients

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Educational institutions are a favorite target for cyber adversaries, especially their research organizations for cyber espionage reasons, said Caesar Nieves, Senior Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence for Jacobs.

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  • Educational institutions are a favorite target for cyber adversaries, especially their research organizations for cyber espionage reasons, said Caesar Nieves, Senior Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence for Jacobs.
  • We are working with NetAbstraction to bring the same advanced threat intelligence and cyber resilience capabilities we currently offer to government customers to academic institutions around the world.
  • Through our expanded alliance with Jacobs, we will provide NetAbstraction solutions that significantly reduce the attack surface for academic researchers, and secure critical data and resources in the cloud using next generation ransomware protection technology.
  • Under terms of the strategic alliance, Jacobs will serve as a channel partner offering NetAbstraction NetAccess and NetEclave to a global network of academic institutions.

NightDragon, Jacobs Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Ecosystem of Cyber, Intelligence and Digital Technologies

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NightDragon today announced its strategic alliance with Jacobs (NYSE:J) to advance cyber and intelligence technology innovation in the interest of commercial and national security. As part of this relationship, NightDragon and Jacobs will collaborate to build, co-invest and take to market a joint cyber, intelligence and digital (CID) ecosystem to bring essential, cutting-edge technologies to customers globally.

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  • As part of this relationship, NightDragon and Jacobs will collaborate to build, co-invest and take to market a joint cyber, intelligence and digital (CID) ecosystem to bring essential, cutting-edge technologies to customers globally.
  • Together, NightDragon and Jacobs are investing in solutions and technologies to create and to be at the forefront of the CID ecosystem focused on protecting and defending people and data.
  • Jacobs has built a multi-billion-dollar business based on technologies and services for the physical and digital worlds, including $1 billion in cyber and intelligence projects in FY2021.
  • "The formation of this alliance directly aligns with Jacobs' new strategic growth accelerator around data and creates a foundation for delivering innovative, secure solutions and technologies across multiple domains.

Jacobs Invests in Leading Geospatial Analytics Company HawkEye 360

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Jacobs and HawkEye 360 have also entered into a distribution arrangement under which Jacobs will enhance its digital intelligence suite of technologies and solutions with HawkEye 360's RF spectrum analytics and collection automation offering.

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  • Jacobs and HawkEye 360 have also entered into a distribution arrangement under which Jacobs will enhance its digital intelligence suite of technologies and solutions with HawkEye 360's RF spectrum analytics and collection automation offering.
  • "Hawkeye 360's satellite constellation and intuitive RF analytics platform is a game-changer for consumers of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)," said Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions Senior Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence Caesar Nieves.
  • Jacobs and HawkEye 360 also intend to leverage their new relationship to identify additional opportunities for collaboration.
  • "Hawkeye 360 is delighted to partner with Jacobs, a world-leading innovator in defense, intelligence and civilian capabilities in space," said Hawkeye 360 CEO John Serafini.

An Increasing Number of Corporations Approve of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Solutions

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Monday, October 11, 2021

For example, according to data published by Blockdata, most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021.

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  • For example, according to data published by Blockdata, most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021.
  • Out of the top 100 banks by assets under management, 55 have invested in cryptocurrency and/or blockchain-related companies, either directly or through subsidiaries.
  • In addition, the Company anticipates a breakout record quarter for the three months ending September 30, 2021.
  • Management conducted site visits to its primary Southeastern US cryptocurrency mining hosting site earlier in the week.

An Increasing Number of Corporations Approve of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Solutions

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Monday, October 11, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After several months of complicated market conditions for cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and other digital assets are rising in value once again. Generally, the acceptance of digital currencies as a payment or as an investment opportunity is becoming more common around the world. For example, according to data published by Blockdata, most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021. Out of the top 100 banks by assets under management, 55 have invested in cryptocurrency and/or blockchain-related companies, either directly or through subsidiaries. ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH), Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HVBT), Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF)

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  • For example, according to data published by Blockdata, most major banks have invested in crypto and blockchain-related companies in 2021.
  • Out of the top 100 banks by assets under management, 55 have invested in cryptocurrency and/or blockchain-related companies, either directly or through subsidiaries.
  • In addition, the Company anticipates a breakout record quarter for the three months ending September 30, 2021.
  • Management conducted site visits to its primary Southeastern US cryptocurrency mining hosting site earlier in the week.