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Xtract One Technologies’ SmartGateway Achieves TSA and APL Validation, Reinforcing Patron Screening Solution’s Effectiveness

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) , the nation’s largest university-affiliated research center, on behalf of the TSA.

Key Points: 
  • The extensive testing was completed by Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) , the nation’s largest university-affiliated research center, on behalf of the TSA.
  • SmartGateway’s TSA and APL verification signifies the system’s adherence to documented specifications.
  • Rigorous third-party validation is a requirement of technology vendors for professional sports leagues including the NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL.
  • The SmartGateway system unobtrusively scans patrons for guns, knives, and other prohibited items as they pass through the system.

DSU, Army Cyber sign partnership agreement

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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MADISON, S.D., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dakota State University and ArmyCyber (ARCYBER) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) at a ceremony held at DSU on June 19.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, S.D., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dakota State University and ArmyCyber (ARCYBER) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) at a ceremony held at DSU on June 19.
  • "We are proud and excited to broaden our relationship with Dakota State University," said Lt. Gen Maria Barrett, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Cyber Command.
  • Through this awareness, students will be able to see cyber career paths they may not be aware of, such as civilian roles available with the military.
  • And this Educational Partnership Agreement is yet another opportunity to raise the bar.

WheelHouse IT Empowers Businesses with Enhanced Storm Site for the 2023 Hurricane Season

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As we step into the 2023 Hurricane Season, WheelHouse IT has re-launched its dedicated Storm site, a unique platform designed to help businesses navigate the challenging hurricane season. The Storm site, accessible at www.wheelhouseit.com/storm, serves as a valuable resource for businesses, offering real-time updates on WheelHouse IT's response to each storm impacting their clients and a treasure trove of resources to prepare for the season.

Key Points: 
  • In preparation for the 2023 Hurricane Season, WheelHouse IT has re-launched its dedicated Storm site, a unique platform focusing on the business market.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As we step into the 2023 Hurricane Season, WheelHouse IT has re-launched its dedicated Storm site, a unique platform designed to help businesses navigate the challenging hurricane season.
  • Unlike most resources for the hurricane season that are tailored toward the consumer market, WheelHouse IT has designed the Storm site specifically for businesses.
  • As the 2023 Hurricane Season approaches, WheelHouse IT's Storm site stands ready to help businesses navigate the challenges ahead.

NIAAA: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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This summer, take measures to protect your own health and that of your loved ones.

Key Points: 
  • This summer, take measures to protect your own health and that of your loved ones.
  • Individual factors such as drinking on an empty stomach may influence how quickly someone reaches a 0.08% BAC.
  • The summer holidays are some of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road.
  • Whether drinking or not, be sure to slather on the sunscreen to maximize your summer fun!

SkillBurst Interactive Launches Legal Innovation Lab and Appoints Anusia Gillespie to Lead

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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SkillBurst Interactive, the on-demand training leader to the Am Law 100 and 200 and their corporate clients, appoints Anusia Gillespie as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SkillBurst Interactive, the on-demand training leader to the Am Law 100 and 200 and their corporate clients, appoints Anusia Gillespie as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
  • A former UnitedLex and Eversheds Sutherland executive who also served as a senior manager at Harvard Law School Executive Education, Gillespie will launch and lead SkillBurst Interactive’s new Legal Innovation Lab .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005178/en/
    Anusia Gillespie, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for SkillBurst Interactive (Photo: Business Wire)
    The lab aims to create transformative digital learning solutions for lawyers in the age of generative AI.
  • A Q1 2023 Goldman Sachs report estimates that generative AI could automate 44% of legal tasks in the United States .

Rogers-O'Brien Construction Launches Pilot Program for Employee Safety Using SafeGuard® Technology

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO), Texas' Premier Builder, is excited to announce the launch of a pilot program utilizing SafeGuard®, a Safety-as-a-Service® platform for real-time health and safety risk assessment. Non-invasive wearables connected to SafeGuard continuously monitor personnel to prevent heat exhaustion on job sites, reducing the risk of related injuries. RO is the first general contractor to pilot this program alongside organizations such as Boeing, United States Air Force Research Laboratory, and Department of Homeland Security.

Key Points: 
  • Rogers-O'Brien Construction leads the way as the first general contractor to introduce Safeguard® for enhanced worker safety to reduce heat related injuries.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO), Texas' Premier Builder, is excited to announce the launch of a pilot program utilizing SafeGuard®, a Safety-as-a-Service® platform for real-time health and safety risk assessment.
  • RO is the first general contractor to pilot this program alongside organizations such as Boeing, United States Air Force Research Laboratory, and Department of Homeland Security.
  • SafeGuard combines wearable sensors with physiological and environmental monitoring, to predict and address potential safety issues before they pose a problem.

Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1, one of the world's leading disaster response resources.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1, one of the world's leading disaster response resources.
  • The bottom line is, if there is any industry that appreciates the need for special equipment, it is the trucking industry."
  • "But our work can't begin until groups like Virginia Task Force 1 get on the ground and begin rescue and recovery efforts.
  • For more information on the Trucking Cares Foundation, visit https://www.truckingcares.org/ .

CrowdStrike Achieves IL5 Authorization to Secure U.S. Department of Defense

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced that it has been granted an Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) from the United States Department of Defense (DoD).

Key Points: 
  • CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced that it has been granted an Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) from the United States Department of Defense (DoD).
  • A broad range of DoD unclassified National Security Systems (NSS) can now deploy the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform to protect mission-critical data.
  • The U.S. DoD uses an Impact Level classification system to authorize cybersecurity technology, with IL5 being the highest level of authorization granted to controlled unclassified information (CUI).
  • “CrowdStrike is committed to serving the U.S. public sector and to empowering government organizations to more effectively protect the country’s most critical assets with a better-together defense.

Liberty Defense Hosts Open House for Future Users and Demonstrates Commercial HEXWAVE System

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Liberty will showcase the commercial HEXWAVE™ walkthrough people screening portal, currently in production at the Company's Wilmington headquarters.

Key Points: 
  • Liberty will showcase the commercial HEXWAVE™ walkthrough people screening portal, currently in production at the Company's Wilmington headquarters.
  • "With the significant interest we have been having, we are pleased to be hosting all of these different organizations and demonstrating the effectiveness of the HEXWAVE system in screening for metallic and non-metallic threats," says Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense.
  • "Today's environment of heightened risks needs technology that can detect non-traditional weapons to move beyond what metal detection offers."
  • For updates and news, please visit the Company website to subscribe to email alerts or follow Liberty Defense on social channels.

First U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and CyberCatch Board Advisor Tom Ridge Delivers Special Message About The Need For Continuous Cyber Risk Mitigation

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC and SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. ("CyberCatch'' or the "Company") ( TSXV: CYBE ), an innovative cybersecurity company offering an AI-enabled platform solution for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, is pleased to announce a special message from Tom Ridge, first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security about the need for continuous cyber risk mitigation.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC and SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. ("CyberCatch'' or the "Company") ( TSXV: CYBE ), an innovative cybersecurity company offering an AI-enabled platform solution for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, is pleased to announce a special message from Tom Ridge, first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security about the need for continuous cyber risk mitigation.
  • Tom Ridge is Chairman, Ridge Global, an internationally recognized risk and cybersecurity advisory firm.
  • He served as the first Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • This special message from Tom Ridge is a must-watch," said Sai Huda, founder, chairman and CEO, CyberCatch.