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Bitsight Reveals More than 60 Percent of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Remain Unmitigated Past Deadlines in First-of-its-Kind Analysis of CISA's KEV Catalog

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

BOSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitsight, the leader in cyber risk management, today released a new report by its TRACE security research team analyzing the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.

Key Points: 
  • "Even critical severity vulnerabilities take four and a half months to remediate on average.
  • Key KEV prevalence and remediation findings from the Bitsight TRACE study include:
    Vulnerabilities included in the KEV catalog are highly prevalent and over a third of organizations had at least one in 2023.
  • Despite faster remediation of KEVs versus non-KEVs, more than 60% are remediated after deadlines provided by CISA
    Remediation of KEVs varies based on the severity:
    Known ransomware vulnerabilities are highly prevalent but remediated faster.
  • "The data leaves no doubt: CISA's creation of the KEV catalog has been hugely positive.

TikTok Chief Security Officer Alum Joins Former U.S Congressman to Found Bitsight Cyber Risk Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitsight, the global leader in cyber risk management, today announced the launch of its Cyber Risk Advisory Board, a council of senior cybersecurity, policy, and governance experts formed to help guide Bitsight's strategy. Harnessing the expertise from Fortune 100 cybersecurity leaders, digital supply chain innovators, and public policy advocates, the Advisory Board marks the next phase in Bitsight's continued commitment to transforming how organizations manage risk.

Key Points: 
  • "Our cyber risk data sits at the center of global commerce," said Steve Harvey, CEO of Bitsight.
  • He previously served as the Global Chief Security Officer of ByteDance & TikTok, ADP, and EMC.
  • As Bitsight's Chief Risk Officer, Vadala brings extensive experience as a security and risk leader, including an 18-year tenure at Moody's Corporation where he served as its Chief Information Security Officer and led the Global Cyber Risk Group for Moody's Investors Service, the company's credit rating agency.
  • Powered by the largest cyber risk dataset in the world, Bitsight helps modern security leaders identify, mitigate, and communicate risk to protect their organizations.

Southern Company Executive Chairman Tom Fanning to retire Dec. 31

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31. Concurrently, the company also announced the election of Christopher C. Womack, president and CEO, as the new chairman of the Southern Company Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31.
  • Concurrently, the company also announced the election of Christopher C. Womack, president and CEO, as the new chairman of the Southern Company Board of Directors, effective Dec. 31.
  • Fanning has served Southern Company with unparalleled dedication, strategic vision and unwavering commitment for more than 43 years.
  • "Tom Fanning has been a great leader who has left an indelible mark on Southern Company.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Announces Grand Reopening of Renovated Original Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop

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Friday, July 7, 2023

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company today announced it will reopen its flagship store, the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop, at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, on Thursday, July 13, 2023. After a six-month renovation of the historic building, the store celebrates Ghirardelli's history and craftmanship as a U.S. chocolate pioneer and the company's legacy in San Francisco dating back to the 1850s. The new design features North America's largest flowing chocolate wall, the original, 19-foot "G" from the historic marque Ghirardelli sign, a replica San Francisco cable car that doubles as a seating area, antique chocolate making equipment on display, and much more for guests to discover.

Key Points: 
  • Ghirardelli will celebrate the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop's grand reopening on July 13 starting at 10:00 am with live music from Sueños, outdoor games and experiences throughout Ghirardelli Square.
  • Introduced in 1966, the Original Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop was Ghirardelli's first location that focused on sundaes.
  • The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop redesign is the second part of a multi-phased renovation project for the brand at Ghirardelli Square.
  • Last year, the company unveiled a completely reimagined Chocolate Experience Store, Ghirardelli's other flagship retail space at Ghirardelli Square.

Media Advisory: Global Cybersecurity Experts Return for the Third Annual Fortinet Security Summit and Tech Expo at the Fortinet Championship Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Security Summit brings together the Fortinet community of premier customers, partners, executives, and worldwide industry experts for two full days of keynotes, panels, and roundtable discussions.

Key Points: 
  • The Security Summit brings together the Fortinet community of premier customers, partners, executives, and worldwide industry experts for two full days of keynotes, panels, and roundtable discussions.
  • The Technology Vendor Expo offers product demos, and tech sessions, and networking opportunities with exhibiting partners .
  • The Security Summit also kicks off the 2023 Fortinet Championship on September 14-17.
  • Attendees of the Security Summit will hear from global cybersecurity leaders, including public and private sector executives, government leaders, and Fortune 500 CEOs, among others.

Miru Smart Technologies and Four Seasons Sunrooms Sign Three Year Collaboration Agreement

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

VANCOUVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miru Smart Technologies ("Miru"), a developer of next-generation electrochromic windows (eWindows), and Four Seasons Sunrooms, a leader in the sunroom and outdoor living market for nearly fifty years, have signed a three year collaboration agreement to develop energy efficient eSunrooms exclusively made with Miru's innovative and patented electrochromic windows technology.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miru Smart Technologies ("Miru") , a developer of next-generation electrochromic windows (eWindows), and Four Seasons Sunrooms, a leader in the sunroom and outdoor living market for nearly fifty years, have signed a three year collaboration agreement to develop energy efficient eSunrooms exclusively made with Miru's innovative and patented electrochromic windows technology.
  • Together, Four Seasons Sunrooms and Miru will co-develop eSunrooms constructed with eWindows, a modern, energy-efficient alternative to the traditional glass used in current sunrooms.
  • "Four Seasons Sunrooms has always set the standard in our industry, and this partnership to incorporate next-generation eWindows for sunrooms solidifies this leadership position" said Brian Fabian, Group Services Officer, Four Seasons Sunrooms.
  • "This partnership will transform the sunroom market with development of the first ever eSunroom, offering our unique eWindows to Four Seasons Sunrooms customers," said Curtis Berlinguette, CEO, Miru Smart Technologies.

Congressman James Langevin Joins Paladin Capital Group's Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paladin Capital Group, a cyber and advanced technologies investor, today announced the addition of Fmr. Congressman James R. Langevin to its Strategic Advisory Group. Langevin, who represented Rhode Island's second congressional district for 11 terms and co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, will advise Paladin on the cyber and national security landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Congressman James R. Langevin to its Strategic Advisory Group .
  • Langevin, who represented Rhode Island's second congressional district for 11 terms and co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, will advise Paladin on the cyber and national security landscape.
  • "We are honored to welcome Congressman Langevin to our Strategic Advisory Group, where his decades of public service and expertise make him a natural fit and valued addition," said Michael Steed, Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group.
  • "The solutions to our most pressing cybersecurity challenges will not come from the government alone," said Congressman Langevin.

Leading Energy Companies Tap Fortress to Build and Operate Industry Repository To Identify and Remediate Critical Software Vulnerabilities

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. utilities industry is banding together to help suppliers identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software managing mission-critical applications for the U.S. energy industry. Several investor-owned utilities -- including American Electric Power and Avangrid Networks – today partnered with Fortress Information Security (Fortress) to launch the North America Energy Software Assurance Database (NAESAD) at the 2023 DistribuTECH Conference. NAESAD will provide the energy industry with a comprehensive Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) repository for every vendor.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. utilities industry is banding together to help suppliers identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software managing mission-critical applications for the U.S. energy industry.
  • NAESAD will provide the energy industry with a comprehensive Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) repository for every vendor.
  • Over the past several years, SolarWinds and Log4J vulnerabilities have highlighted the need to have a fundamental accounting for every software component used within the energy industry.
  • In close collaboration with forward-looking software providers, the repository will enable utilities to identify, triage, and remediate the most impactful and destructive risks.

ROSEWOOD VIENNA OPENS TODAY

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Monday, August 1, 2022

HONG KONG, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Vienna opens today, August 1, making its debut as the fifth European property in the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® portfolio and the brand's first in the German-speaking market. Located at Petersplatz, one of the city's most famous squares, the hotel is steps from the celebrated Graben, Kohlmarkt, and Tuchlauben pedestrian streets, renowned for luxury shops and restaurants, and close to many of Vienna's cultural and historical sites. The property joins Rosewood's esteemed collection of European properties that includes Rosewood London, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, and Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Rosewood Vienna opens today, August 1, making its debut as the fifth European property in the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts portfolio and the brand's first in the German-speaking market.
  • The property joins Rosewood's esteemed collection of European properties that includes Rosewood London, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, Htel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, and Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid.
  • "The opening of Rosewood Vienna offers today's ultra-luxury travelers a new kind of Viennese lifestyle, one that is imbued with the rich history of the destination yet the modern and cosmopolitan outlook befitting this dynamic European capital," says Alexander Lahmer, Managing Director of Rosewood Vienna.
  • The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Htel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood So Paulo.

Keswick Hall Makes Its Highly Anticipated Fall Debut

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Dawn Meadow, the signature scent of the hotel, is a bright, floral blend of the grass, herbs and flowers native to the grounds of Keswick Hall.

Key Points: 
  • Dawn Meadow, the signature scent of the hotel, is a bright, floral blend of the grass, herbs and flowers native to the grounds of Keswick Hall.
  • Strategically designed for the enjoyment of both novice and expert-level golfers, Full Cry will be open to members of Keswick Club and guests of Keswick Hall.
  • Originally built in 1912, Keswick Hall is a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C. and one-hour drive from Richmond, Virginia.
  • Keswick Hall provides an unparalleled luxury retreat for guests, through its distinctive design, innovative cuisine in partnership with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, attentive service and resort-style amenities.