CTF

Jason Colodne and Colbeck Capital Support Children's Tumor Foundation’s Mission of Ending NF

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its continued support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through sponsorship of the Foundation’s Annual Charity Poker Tournament.

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  • Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its continued support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through sponsorship of the Foundation’s Annual Charity Poker Tournament.
  • All proceeds will be put toward CTF’s mission to drive research and expand both knowledge and care for those with NF and their loved ones.
  • CTF is a leading voice within the NF community, supporting the millions of people worldwide who are living with NF.
  • Donations to CTF provided by firms like Colbeck, co-founded by Jason Colodne, are put to use immediately in support of CTF awareness and care programs.

Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute reaffirms its commitment to Women in CyberSecurity

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.

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  • Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.
  • COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner .
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.
  • Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, AT&T Cybersecurity, Battelle, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Fortinet, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne.

ACAMS Launches Scholarship Program in Partnership with International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the important role that probing journalism plays in combating financial crime and threats, ACAMS, a leading global membership organization dedicated to supporting the fight against illicit finance, is partnering with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) to launch a new scholarship program for ICIJ network members.

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  • The program offers significant benefits to journalists aiming to enhance their comprehension of intricate financial crimes and the strategies implemented by banks and other institutions to detect illicit funds.
  • ACAMS will award the CAMS Scholarship to 10 ICIJ members, granting them a one-year membership to the association and a full waiver of all fees for the CAMS exam package.
  • Further details about the scholarship application process and criteria will be made available to members of the ICIJ network directly.
  • Journalists in the ICIJ network can also send any queries regarding this initiative to [email protected]

Children's Tumor Foundation and Global Coalition for Adaptive Research Announce Strategic Alliance to Implement NF Platform Clinical Trial

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Tumor Foundation (NEW YORK, NY and BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) and the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (LARKSPUR, CA) – The Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) and Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR), today announced their alliance to accelerate the development of treatments for patients with NF (neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis) – a group of rare and often debilitating diseases with high unmet medical need. CTF and GCAR are partnering to operationalize a first-of-its-kind clinical trial for patients with NF that was initially designed through the EU-PEARL initiative.

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  • CTF and GCAR are partnering to operationalize a first-of-its-kind clinical trial for patients with NF that was initially designed through the EU-PEARL initiative.
  • The establishment of the NF platform trials will expedite the development of effective treatments for patients," said Dr. Annette Bakker, President of the Children's Tumor Foundation.
  • Our alliance with CTF exemplifies a collaboration that places patients and the community at the forefront of clinical research."
  • Additionally, the Foundation's NF Patient Registry provides dependable access to NF patients available to participate in NF clinical trials and research studies.

Clain Reveals Brand New Auto-Demixing Solution

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Monday, October 2, 2023

NEW YORK , Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clain, a leader in blockchain analysis software, is pleased to announce an upcoming update to its core product, Probe.

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  • NEW YORK , Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clain, a leader in blockchain analysis software, is pleased to announce an upcoming update to its core product, Probe.
  • Probe is a unique tool designed for visualizing and analyzing cryptocurrency transactions.
  • It plays a crucial role in identifying risky addresses, connecting them to real-world entities, and detecting suspicious activities.
  • Notably, there will be no changes to the existing pricing structure, providing continuity for Current and prospective users

Melissa’s Data Tools Power ‘Know Your Business’ Strategies for Compliance and Accurate Risk Profiles

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Complementing Know Your Customer (KYC) operations designed to identify individuals and their associated levels of risk, KYB strategies enable financial institutions to assess legitimacy and credibility of business customers in real time.

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  • Complementing Know Your Customer (KYC) operations designed to identify individuals and their associated levels of risk, KYB strategies enable financial institutions to assess legitimacy and credibility of business customers in real time.
  • Melissa will feature its KYB tools and services at Identity Week America 2023 , October 3-4, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., booth #247.
  • Melissa’s scalable KYB tools access trusted global data streams, such as credit bureaus, government agencies, and utility records, pairing data with recognized business registries or global regulators.
  • The company’s optimized KYB platform also streamlines access to data on global sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP).

LogRhythm Announces More Details on RhythmWorld 2023 Security Conference

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LogRhythm , the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, today announced the full agenda of its RhythmWorld 2023 Security Conference taking place Oct. 16–18, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Regency Denver.

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  • LogRhythm , the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, today announced the full agenda of its RhythmWorld 2023 Security Conference taking place Oct. 16–18, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Regency Denver.
  • Now in its seventh year, RhythmWorld is the premier cybersecurity user conference for its customers to access the latest security insights, perspectives on emerging threats, and support in achieving their security goals.
  • RhythmWorld 2023 attendees will gain access to in-depth learning sessions, comprehensive training with cybersecurity leaders and technical LogRhythm experts, and the chance to compete in a LogWars Capture the Flag (CTF) event.
  • LogRhythm also welcomes platinum sponsors Optiv, RedLegg and Cimcor along with six additional sponsors, and thanks them for their support in making the RhythmWorld 2023 Security Conference possible.

EC-Council: Hacker Halted Academy Comes to Miami This October

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Hacker Halted conference brand is returning this October in Miami, FL with a slightly different approach this year.

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  • The Hacker Halted conference brand is returning this October in Miami, FL with a slightly different approach this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905002856/en/
    This year’s Hacker Halted Academy will offer three courses: Certified Network Defender (CND) , Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) , and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) .
  • The full conference event, complete with speakers, sponsors, interactive workshops, and more will return to the Miami area in 2024, marking the first time the event has been in Miami since 2012.
  • Their CAE-CD designation and active student community has positioned them to quickly produce work-ready graduates ready to enter the Cyber Security workforce.”

REPLY: Registrations for the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, a 24-Hour Cyber Security Marathon, Are Now Open

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.

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  • Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.
  • The online team-based competition , dedicated to cyber security and open to young professionals and cyber security enthusiasts from all over the world, saw the participation of more than 3800 teams from 95 countries in 2022.
  • Registrations to the Reply Cyber Security Challenge will be open until October 12th.
  • Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.

Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins 7th DEF CON Capture-the-Flag Title, Most in Competition’s History

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Monday, August 14, 2023

For the win, the team earned eight black badges, the most elite recognition in hacking.

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  • For the win, the team earned eight black badges, the most elite recognition in hacking.
  • The team’s previous wins came in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022, with second-place finishes in 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
  • The team runs and competes in several cybersecurity competitions each year and recently defended its title at the MITRE embedded Capture-the-Flag event (eCTF).
  • Members of PPP contribute to Carnegie Mellon University’s annual student-focused hacking competition, picoCTF , developing challenges of varying levels of complexity.