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MEDIA ALERT: Intelligence Experts from Sweden, Ukraine, UK, US, and NATO Partners Join Symposium on Professional Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Flashpoint , a global intelligence and threat data firm, today announced that the company will collaborate in a public-private partnership with the British Academy and King’s College London to host an invite-only, open source intelligence (OSINT) symposium.

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  • Flashpoint , a global intelligence and threat data firm, today announced that the company will collaborate in a public-private partnership with the British Academy and King’s College London to host an invite-only, open source intelligence (OSINT) symposium.
  • Intelligence experts from Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other NATO security partners, will be joined by expert discussants to discuss a growing international profession of open source intelligence (OSINT) as a vehicle for collaboration, cooperation, and decision advantage for shared enterprises.
  • They will also discuss sector-specific insights relevant to government, private sector, NGOs, journalists, and academic or research institutions.
  • Additionally, speakers will share defensive security and threat awareness tactics to empower societal resistance and resilience against hybrid warfare campaigns.

Sahmyook University Researchers Developed Hip-Assist Robot to Advance Fitness in the Elderly

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Recently, researchers from Sahmyook University in Korea have developed EX1, an exercise assistance robot, with the goal to amplify physical function and strength in senior individuals.

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  • Recently, researchers from Sahmyook University in Korea have developed EX1, an exercise assistance robot, with the goal to amplify physical function and strength in senior individuals.
  • Led by Professor Wan-hee Lee from Sahmyook University College of Health Science, Korea, a collaborative team of researchers, Noble County, and Samsung Electronics, assessed the effectiveness of EX1 in executing a four-week combined exercise program for older adults.
  • This will further expand the global wearable robot market, promoting further research and commercialization," concludes an optimistic Prof. Lee.
  • Title of original paper:    Effect of 4–weeks exercise program using wearable hip–assist robot (EX1) in older adults: one group pre– and post– test

Defence Leaders Recognise Need to Adapt to Win in ‘Information Battlespace’, Reveals BAE Systems

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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It found that greater levels of Multi-Domain Integration - across land, sea, air, cyber and space - will be key as the defence landscape becomes increasingly digitalised.

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  • It found that greater levels of Multi-Domain Integration - across land, sea, air, cyber and space - will be key as the defence landscape becomes increasingly digitalised.
  • It sheds light on the recent significant changes in the defence landscape and highlights areas the sector must focus on to overcome emerging threats.
  • Almost all respondents (98%) acknowledged an evolution of processes will be essential for navigating the complexities of modern defence.
  • To delve deeper into the intricacies and strategies surrounding Multi-Domain Integration in the evolving battlespace, access the full report by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence .

RUSI and ACAMS Launch Training Certificate to Drive Financial Inclusion for 'Unbanked' Groups

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To help fight inequality and reduce the illicit finance risks associated with limited access to the formal financial sector, the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and ACAMS have launched a free-of-charge training certificate for banks and other institutions seeking to expand their products and services to disadvantaged populations.

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  • The Royal United Services Institute and ACAMS have launched a new online certificate to educate the private sector on the importance of financial inclusion to drive economic growth and fight financial crime.
  • Although seldom spotlighted by the media, financial exclusion and its consequences remain a dire problem for countries across the globe.
  • "Financial inclusion is crucial to the integrity of the financial system and the success of global efforts to fight financial crime," said Maria Sofia Reiser, a Research Analyst at RUSI's Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies.
  • This work was funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as part of RUSI's three-year programme on Financial Inclusion and the consequences of anti-financial crime controls on financial inclusion.

(ISC)² Calls for Global Cybersecurity Standards based on New Research

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals, and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the world's oldest independent think tank on international defense and security, today released a new research report titled "Global Approaches to Cyber Policy, Legislation and Regulation." Findings from the report reveal that as cybersecurity policies and regulations evolve rapidly around the world, the call for greater standardization and collaboration is necessary to ensure stronger and more resilient frameworks to support shared learning and best practices.

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  • These issues include the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, the complexities of the critical national infrastructure (CNI) and international cooperation on norm development for cyberspace.
  • Global standardization is critical, and full international cooperation is needed, to protect and uphold ethical principles and standards.
  • Then, on April 27 at RSA Conference 2023, (ISC)² will host a session "What You Need to Know about the Global Cybersecurity Regulatory Landscape."
  • The research underlying this publication was primarily based on a review of existing literature.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Reveals 97% of UK Government, Defence and Aerospace Organisations Face Barriers to Achieving Digital Advantage

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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This is one of the findings in a new report, published today, by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence , which has found that digital advantage is critical to protecting UK society and maintaining the publics trust.

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  • This is one of the findings in a new report, published today, by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence , which has found that digital advantage is critical to protecting UK society and maintaining the publics trust.
  • James Hatch, Chief Digital Officer, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence commented: High trust organisations are responsible for handling the countrys most sensitive and secret data, delivering services to citizens and safeguarding democracy.
  • Lifting the lid on digital barriers for government, defence and aerospace
    However, almost all (97%) are facing significant people, technology and data barriers when it comes to achieving the digital advantage required today.
  • About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence: BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts.

Darktrace CEO Calls For Dedicated 'Tech NATO' To Improve International Cyber Resilience

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, England, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson spoke on Wednesday night at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on the evolving cyber threat landscape in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She was in conversation with Professor Madeline Carr, Senior RUSI Associate Fellow and Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity at University College London.

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  • Commenting on the challenge of policing both cyber warfare and international cyber crime, Gustafsson said "There remains a persistent lack of clarity around how we define an act of war in the cyber-sphere."
  • She called for the creation of a dedicated international cyber task force, or 'tech NATO', to deliver international collaboration in agreeing and ratifying a set of cyber-norms and accountability.
  • She added, "We have seen UK, US and EU officials jointly attribute this attack to Russia, an immensely political act.
  • She emphasized the importance of a "whole of society approach" to cyber security adding: "There is a shocking tolerance for cyber attacks, and that has to change.

Darktrace CEO Calls For Dedicated 'Tech NATO' To Improve International Cyber Resilience

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, England, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson spoke on Wednesday night at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on the evolving cyber threat landscape in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She was in conversation with Professor Madeline Carr, Senior RUSI Associate Fellow and Professor of Global Politics and Cybersecurity at University College London.

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  • Commenting on the challenge of policing both cyber warfare and international cyber crime, Gustafsson said "There remains a persistent lack of clarity around how we define an act of war in the cyber-sphere."
  • She called for the creation of a dedicated international cyber task force, or 'tech NATO', to deliver international collaboration in agreeing and ratifying a set of cyber-norms and accountability.
  • She added, "We have seen UK, US and EU officials jointly attribute this attack to Russia, an immensely political act.
  • She emphasized the importance of a "whole of society approach" to cyber security adding: "There is a shocking tolerance for cyber attacks, and that has to change.

ComplyAdvantage Releases 2022 State Of Financial Crime Report

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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ComplyAdvantage , a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced the availability of the firms much anticipated annual report - The State Of Financial Crime 2022 .

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  • ComplyAdvantage , a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced the availability of the firms much anticipated annual report - The State Of Financial Crime 2022 .
  • The State Of Financial Crime Report 2022 uncovers the financial crime trends that compliance officers are most concerned with in the coming year.
  • ComplyAdvantage is the financial industrys leading source of AI-driven financial crime risk data and detection technology.
  • ComplyAdvantages mission is to neutralize the risk of money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and other financial crime.

Digital ID Seen as Key to Global Compliance Efforts, Though Legal and Technical Hurdles Remain for Broader Adoption: ACAMS-RUSI Survey

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cAlthough more cautious than we were expecting it appears the financial crime compliance community are ready to adopt this tool once regulatory hurdles have been overcome.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cAlthough more cautious than we were expecting it appears the financial crime compliance community are ready to adopt this tool once regulatory hurdles have been overcome.
  • Its CAMS certification is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide.
  • Visit acams.org for more information.\nThe purpose of Adtalem Global Education is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to our global community.
  • Established in 1831, RUSI was named \xe2\x80\x98Think Tank of the Year\xe2\x80\x99 by Prospect magazine in December 2020.