United States House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation

Larry Hogan Joins Worldwide Speakers Group

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Monday, October 2, 2023

BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders. WWSG will facilitate the former Governor's global speaking engagements exclusively.

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  • Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders.
  • BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan has joined their roster of global thought leaders.
  • "Worldwide Speakers Group is a leader in its industry, and I am honored to join the roster of distinguished thought leaders that WWSG currently represents.
  • Worldwide Speakers Group operates on six continents representing an elite roster of global thought leaders, working with multinational financial services and healthcare organizations, trade associations, colleges and universities, and public lecture series to skillfully connect them with the world's top speakers.

Niloo Razi Howe Joins NetSPI Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the global leader in offensive security, today announced the appointment of Niloo Razi Howe to its Board of Directors. Niloo brings an incredible track record of supporting companies equipped for major market disruption and will support NetSPI at a pivotal moment as the company revamps its product strategy.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI , the global leader in offensive security, today announced the appointment of Niloo Razi Howe to its Board of Directors.
  • Niloo brings an incredible track record of supporting companies equipped for major market disruption and will support NetSPI at a pivotal moment as the company revamps its product strategy.
  • If you're not continuously validating your security posture, you're leaving your business wide open to evolving threats," shared Niloo.
  • She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Pondurance, Tenable, Composecure, Recorded Future, Swimlane, among other notable cybersecurity companies.

Climate Tech Communications Agency, Mission Control, Taps Connie Zhang, Kate McIlroy as it Expands to Meet Global Startup Demand

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Control Communications (mc²), a global climate tech communications agency, announced it has promoted Connie Zhang to senior vice president after two years as vice president leading the agency's North America expansion. Kate McIlroy, whose career includes experience at UNICEF USA and FINN Partners, joins the leadership team to build out the agency's growing public affairs practice. The two serve at the helm of North American programs and operations, providing strategy, branding and integrated communication programs to Mission Control's base of award-winning climate tech clients.

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  • After tenures at high-tech agencies like The Hatch Agency, managing accounts like Oracle, Connie joined Mission Control in 2020.
  • During the past three years, she helped guide the firm through Covid, implementing progressive workforce programs for Mission Control's now 100% remote team.
  • Connie's departure from tech to climate tech anticipated the trend we see today - talented people pivoting to work with mission-based companies.
  • With Connie and Kate at the helm, we're poised to help climate tech pioneers - in Silicon Valleys all around the globe - bring their innovations to an in-need world."

SecurityScorecard Appoints Former U.S. Congressman John Katko as Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

SecurityScorecard , the global security ratings, response and resilience company, announced today that former United States Congressman John Katko has joined the company as a Senior Advisor of its Cybersecurity Advisory Board.

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  • SecurityScorecard , the global security ratings, response and resilience company, announced today that former United States Congressman John Katko has joined the company as a Senior Advisor of its Cybersecurity Advisory Board.
  • Katko is recognized for his cybersecurity leadership and bipartisan efforts as he served New York’s 24th Congressional District.
  • “John is a cybersecurity luminary who is widely respected across both sides of the aisle.
  • Among his many accomplishments, John helped create the foundation for the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),” said Sachin Bansal, Chief Business Officer, SecurityScorecard.

Niloofar Razi Howe Joins Blackbird.AI's Strategic Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackbird.AI, a global leader in narrative analytics and risk intelligence, today announced the appointment of Niloofar Razi Howe to its Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackbird.AI , a global leader in narrative analytics and risk intelligence, today announced the appointment of Niloofar Razi Howe to its Advisory Board.
  • "With an incredible track record of driving strategy and growth at cybersecurity and enterprise companies, Niloo is a valuable addition to the Blackbird.AI advisory board," said Wasim Khaled, CEO at Blackbird.
  • Currently, Howe is a senior operating partner at Energy Impact Partners, a VC fund investing in companies shaping the energy landscape of the future.
  • In addition, Ms. Howe serves on several US government advisory boards, including the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency's Advisory Council.

ThriveDX Partners with the University of Chicago to Offer Cybersecurity Bootcamps

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

ThriveDX partners with top-tier academic institutions, enterprises and governments globally to offer advanced, professional development programs in cybersecurity and digital technology.

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  • ThriveDX partners with top-tier academic institutions, enterprises and governments globally to offer advanced, professional development programs in cybersecurity and digital technology.
  • The Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a new non-credit certificate program at the University of Chicago consistently ranked among the best universities in the world.
  • Powered by ThriveDX, the program is designed to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in the greater Chicago region.
  • The courses within the extended program are grouped into three main sections, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Advanced Cybersecurity.

CYBER.ORG Range Announced Alongside Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana and Jen Easterly, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to Strengthen the Future U.S. Cybersecurity Workforce

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The CYBER.ORG Range is accessible to all K-12 students but is primarily geared toward high school students interested in learning core cybersecurity concepts and curriculum.

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  • The CYBER.ORG Range is accessible to all K-12 students but is primarily geared toward high school students interested in learning core cybersecurity concepts and curriculum.
  • Thanks to Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Director Easterlys leadership, students can now more easily build confidence in cybersecurity and feel prepared to enter careers in a high-demand field.
  • Through the CYBER.ORG Range and CYBER.ORGs other free resources, K-12 teachers are empowered to teach cybersecurity in the classroom.
  • CYBER.ORG, through the CETAP grant provided by CISA, is doing critical work in Louisiana to advance the cybersecurity workforce, said Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards.

The Cyber Guild to Host Annual Uniting Women in Cyber Conference 'Stronger Together'

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Friday, September 23, 2022

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Guild, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of cybersecurity practices and diversity in the U.S., today announced it will hold its annual Uniting Women in Cyber Conference from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm ET on September 27 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner.

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  • "The conference will uniquely unpack the human considerations around our cultural and societal norms that will enable change and growth," saidElizabeth Jimenez, lead for UWIC for The Cyber Guild and executive director at NeoSystems.
  • "The Cyber Guild is a nonprofit organization whose belief is that our world will be more secure when cybersecurity is part of the everyday fabric of life," added Mary Beth Borgwing, founder and president, The Cyber Guild.
  • The Cyber Guild is the trade association representing the national capital region's cyber security sector.
  • Founded in 2019 as a 501 c6 and c3, The Cyber Guild has deep roots in promoting cyber security sector diversity and inclusion with Uniting Women in Cyber, www.unitingwomenincyber.com .

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Conference Head to Ft. Lauderdale Florida

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The conference brings together the most substantial critical infrastructure cyber content and experts under one roof

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  • The conference brings together the most substantial critical infrastructure cyber content and experts under one roof
    As national and global headlines point out, cybersecurity is one of the largest threats to global security and economies.
  • Recent cyber-attacks have seen fuel, food and critical supplies disrupted as a result of nation state or nation state proxy cyber-attacks.
  • "We are excited to organize this crucial and timely ripped from the headlines cybersecurity conference, that not only informs but also provides hands on training and upfront networking with global cybersecurity experts and solution providers.
  • The Conference will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on March 21-25 at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center, Convention Center Address: 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.