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SparkLabs Saudi Arabia Launches Its Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SparkLabs Group with the support of The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) will begin its startup accelerator program on November 1st, 2023. This will be under the SparkLabs Saudi Arabia banner where a new venture capital fund will also launch to help develop the startup ecosystem in Riyadh into one of the best in the world.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SparkLabs Group with the support of The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) will begin its startup accelerator program on November 1st, 2023.
  • This is the first step of many that we will take to build Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem into a world-class environment," stated Ivan Grlic, Co-founder at SparkLabs Saudi Arabia.
  • SparkLabs Saudi Arabia's startup accelerator program is a four-month mentorship-driven program and will provide funding, office space, a structured program and access to a top-tier network of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and executives from Silicon Valley and across the globe.
  • I believe their long-term commitment and passion for entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia will be contagious," explained Huda Hashmi, Chief Growth Officer at APCO and Board of Advisors member of SparkLabs Saudi Arabia.

New ISACA Research: Digital Trust Integral to Innovation & Resilience Though Major Gaps Threaten Business Operations & Reputations

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Ahead of National Technology Day on 11 May, business leaders can see how their organization measures with ISACA’s global State of Digital Trust 2023 report , which reveals insights from 537 digital trust professionals in India on digital trust benefits, obstacles, priorities, responsibilities and budgets.

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  • Ahead of National Technology Day on 11 May, business leaders can see how their organization measures with ISACA’s global State of Digital Trust 2023 report , which reveals insights from 537 digital trust professionals in India on digital trust benefits, obstacles, priorities, responsibilities and budgets.
  • According to ISACA’s State of Digital Trust 2023 report, 85% respondents said that digital trust is extremely or very important to digital transformation.
  • The top benefits reported are:
    Even with these stated benefits and with 90% agreeing that demonstrating a commitment to digital trust will ultimately make organizations more successful, only 24% have a dedicated digital trust staff role and only 36% say their board of directors has prioritized digital trust.
  • Eighty-two percent of respondents say measuring the maturity of digital trust practices is extremely or very important, yet 31% do not measure the maturity of digital trust at all.

NTDP and SparkLabs Group Partner to Strengthen Saudi Arabia's Startup Ecosystem

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and SparkLabs Group officially signed a partnership agreement to launch a new startup accelerator in Saudi Arabia with NTDP's support. SparkLabs was one of three accelerators selected and announced at the LEAP technology conference in Riyadh where over 100,000 people attended during February 6th-9th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and SparkLabs Group officially signed a partnership agreement to launch a new startup accelerator in Saudi Arabia with NTDP's support.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and SparkLabs Group officially signed a partnership agreement to launch a new startup accelerator in Saudi Arabia with NTDP's support.
  • "We are excited to work with SparkLabs to achieve the goals of this agreement that working together to create an ecosystem of technology startups in Saudi Arabia.
  • SparkLabs Saudi Arabia is a new accelerator and venture capital fund primarily targeting entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.

Equifax Chief Information Security Officer Jamil Farshchi Appointed as a Strategic Engagement Advisor for the FBI

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax (NYSE: EFX) today announced that Chief Information Security Officer Jamil Farshchi has been appointed as a Strategic Engagement Advisor to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In this role, which expands on his Equifax responsibilities, Farshchi will support the FBI's efforts to strengthen their relationship with the private sector and will support the Bureau in addressing the range of cyber threats facing businesses across America.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax (NYSE: EFX) today announced that Chief Information Security Officer Jamil Farshchi has been appointed as a Strategic Engagement Advisor to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  • "Over the last four years, Equifax and the FBI have created a powerful blueprint for public-private partnership," said Jamil Farshchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of Equifax.
  • Through a collected effort, we can improve information sharing, bolster corporate resilience, and strengthen national security."
  • Prior to Equifax, Farshchi was Chief Information Security Officer of The Home Depot, Chief Information Security Officer of Time Warner, Vice President of Global Information Security for Visa, Chief Information Security Officer of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Deputy Chief Information Assurance Officer of NASA.

PABLO AIR Wins for AUVSI XCELLENCE Award

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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INCHEON, South Korea, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PABLO AIR, a South Korea-based drone solution and service company and a member of Born2Global Centre, has been named a second-place winner in the Operation category of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI). PABLO AIR was selected for the second consecutive year from a pool of accomplished applicants for their work in unmanned systems technology. Winners including PABLO AIR were publicly congratulated during the Technology Innovation XCELLENCE awards ceremony during AUVSI XPONENTIAL on Wednesday, April 27 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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  • Winners including PABLO AIR were publicly congratulated during the Technology Innovation XCELLENCE awards ceremony during AUVSI XPONENTIAL on Wednesday, April 27 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
  • PABLO AIR's PABLO AIR Mobility Network (PAMNet) won 2nd place again at the AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards this year.
  • With this award, PABLO AIR was recognized for its excellent technology, field usability, and future growth value in the global market.
  • PABLO AIR has become the first Korean company to participate in the U.S. drone delivery PoC, the world-renowned AUVSI XCELLENCE AWARD 2nd place winner, and the National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) Malaysia's technology partner.

ObserveID strengthens its advisory board with appointments of veteran cybersecurity experts Raj Badhwar and Kurt John

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Raj is a Director and Secretary of the National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC) and holds several notable board and advisory positions.

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  • Raj is a Director and Secretary of the National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC) and holds several notable board and advisory positions.
  • "I am happy to join the advisory board to help ObserveID's management team continue to pursue their successful strategic growth initiatives."
  • Kurt John Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Siemens USA
    Kurt is an accomplished innovation and Cybersecurity executive, currently responsible for strategy, governance, and implementation of Cybersecurity for Siemens USA Siemens' largest market.
  • "Our senior leadership team is excited to welcome Raj and Kurt to our Strategic Advisory Board.

Ascential Expands Its Digital Commerce Executive Leadership Team with the Hire of Two Industry Experts

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL), the specialist information, analytics and eCommerce optimization company, today announced the appointments of two new executives to Ascentials Digital Commerce leadership team: Sharon Harris as SVP of Marketing, Digital Commerce and Mark Mannino as EVP of Digital Commerce.

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  • Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL), the specialist information, analytics and eCommerce optimization company, today announced the appointments of two new executives to Ascentials Digital Commerce leadership team: Sharon Harris as SVP of Marketing, Digital Commerce and Mark Mannino as EVP of Digital Commerce.
  • Both these appointments are part of our global plan to accelerate the growth of our Digital Commerce business, said Duncan Painter, Chief Executive Officer of Ascential.
  • Digital Commerce has a rare and significant growth opportunity and attracting exceptional talent is key to capturing this opportunity.
  • Both Sharon and Mark bring expertise and experience to our team and I am delighted to welcome them to Ascential.

Don Boian Joins Hound Labs, Inc. as Its Chief Information Security Officer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hound Labs, Inc., a health technology company specializing in portable solutions, announced that Don Boian, an accomplished technology leader and award-winning information security expert, has joined the Hound Labs team as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hound Labs, Inc., a health technology company specializing in portable solutions, announced that Don Boian, an accomplished technology leader and award-winning information security expert, has joined the Hound Labs team as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • Prior to joining Hound Labs, Don served as the Security Outreach Director and Chief Information Security Officer for Huntington Bank, where he was responsible for working with customers and commercial clients to raise awareness of information security, cyber threats, fraud, and physical security.
  • I look forward to working with the Hound Labs team to implement a strong risk management and information security strategy to protect the Company, its customers, and its partners from cyber threats and vulnerabilities, said Don Boian.
  • Dr. Mike Lynn, an ER physician, reserve deputy sheriff, and former venture capitalist founded Hound Labs in 2014.

Canadian executives say their organizations and supply chains are too complex, posing 'concerning' levels of cyber and privacy risks

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Over 80 per cent of Canadian executives say that too much avoidable, unnecessary organizational complexity poses 'concerning' cyber and privacy risks.

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  • Over 80 per cent of Canadian executives say that too much avoidable, unnecessary organizational complexity poses 'concerning' cyber and privacy risks.
  • When Canadian executives were asked to prioritize initiatives aimed at simplifying cyber programs and processes, they displayed a slight preference for adoption of a cloud-technology strategy.
  • Many however are unintentionally introducing additional complexities which are exposing them to unnecessary and avoidable cyber and privacy risks."
  • Quantification of cyber risks will help CISOs better engage C-suite on cyber exposure and get their support for cyber program."

Tequity's Cybersecurity Client Avaleris Acquired by PwC Canada

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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"Our team of talented and innovative cybersecurity professionals are thrilled to join the PwC team and take on new challenges and opportunities for growth," Ron added.

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  • "Our team of talented and innovative cybersecurity professionals are thrilled to join the PwC team and take on new challenges and opportunities for growth," Ron added.
  • The skilled team at Avaleris joining PwC's experienced cybersecurity professionals provides clients with greater access to innovative assets, talent, and capabilities.
  • The acquisition helps PwC build additional depth and breadth to enhance theirservice offerings required to meet the growing demand in the cybersecurity space.
  • PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of rms with more than 284,000 people in 155 countries.