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TELUS advances cyber protection for North American businesses with acquisition of Vumetric

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

TELUS is enhancing its security services portfolio, which includes Advisory Services, Cloud Security, Network Security, and Cyber Defence, through the integration of Vumetric's specialized digital platform.

Key Points: 
  • TELUS is enhancing its security services portfolio, which includes Advisory Services, Cloud Security, Network Security, and Cyber Defence, through the integration of Vumetric's specialized digital platform.
  • This solution simplifies penetration testing complexities and enables businesses to proactively strengthen their cybersecurity with efficient, on-demand testing, addressing today's dynamic cyber threats.
  • "Joining forces with TELUS is a milestone for Vumetric,'' said Patrick Chevalier, President and CEO of Vumetric.
  • TELUS also offers a robust suite of Online Security solutions for consumers, with multi-layered protection against cyber threats featuring device security, dark web monitoring and a secure VPN.

Black Hat Europe 2023: Full Schedule Programming for London Event

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Black Hat , the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, today announced its full schedule programming for Black Hat Europe 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Black Hat , the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, today announced its full schedule programming for Black Hat Europe 2023.
  • New for Black Hat Europe 2023, Black Hat will be hosting the Black Hat Certified Pentester (BCPen) exam virtually at Black Hat Europe.
  • Highlights include:
    Executive Programs : This year’s Executive Programs at Black Hat Europe 2023 will include the Black Hat Executive Summit and the Executive Roundtable.
  • Top Sponsors and Partners of Black Hat Europe 2023 include:
    For registration and additional information on Black Hat Europe 2023, please visit https://www.blackhat.com/eu-23/ .

Endace Wins Most Innovative Cloud Threat Detection Investigation & Response (TDIR) in InfoSec Innovator Awards 2023

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Packet capture authority Endace won Top InfoSec Innovator Award for Most Innovative Cloud Threat Detection Investigation & Response (TDIR) at Cyber Defense Magazine’s InfoSec Awards, held at CyberDefenseCon 2023 last week.

Key Points: 
  • Packet capture authority Endace won Top InfoSec Innovator Award for Most Innovative Cloud Threat Detection Investigation & Response (TDIR) at Cyber Defense Magazine’s InfoSec Awards, held at CyberDefenseCon 2023 last week.
  • “It’s a pleasure to be recognized as an innovative leader and we’re delighted to win this award,” said Endace CEO Stuart Wilson.
  • “We’ve continuously redefined and modernized packet capture technology.
  • “Endace delivers lossless, enterprise-class, scalable packet capture for deep visibility in any environment.”
    The full list of the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2023 is found here: https://cyberdefenseawards.com/top-infosec-innovators-for-2023/

AuditBoard Named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for Fifth Year

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, IT compliance, and ESG management, announced today that for the fifth consecutive year, it has been named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.

Key Points: 
  • AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, IT compliance, and ESG management, announced today that for the fifth consecutive year, it has been named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.
  • AuditBoard joins an elite group of high-growth at-scale technology companies like Snap, Twilio, and Zscaler in being named to the list five times in a row.
  • “We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Deloitte for the fifth consecutive year,” said AuditBoard President and CEO Scott Arnold.
  • This acclaim comes on the heels of AuditBoard recently being recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row.

Employbridge’s Stephanie Roberts Named Top Chief Information Security Officer by Cyber Defense Magazine

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Friday, October 27, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employbridge, the largest industrial staffing company in the United States, today announced that Stephanie Roberts, Vice President, Infrastructure, Operations and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), has been named a Top Global CISO for 2023 by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employbridge, the largest industrial staffing company in the United States, today announced that Stephanie Roberts, Vice President, Infrastructure, Operations and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), has been named a Top Global CISO for 2023 by Cyber Defense Magazine.
  • “Stephanie is an outstanding security officer and a leader who instills confidence among those around her,” said Don Sloan, Chief Digital Officer of Employbridge.
  • “She is an evangelist for upholding the integrity of the information security function and is a thoughtful ally to leaders across the company.
  • “Stephanie Roberts of Employbridge has a passion for security, depth of experience, and proven track record of driving change within her organization,” said Gary Miliefsky, publisher of Cyber Defense.

Global Investigations Firm Nardello & Co. Continues Recent Expansion, Adding DEA Agent Joe Thompson in New York

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that former Drug Enforcement Administration Supervisory Special Agent Joseph F. Thompson has joined the firm as a Managing Director in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. announced today that former Drug Enforcement Administration Supervisory Special Agent Joseph F. Thompson has joined the firm as a Managing Director in New York.
  • With more than 20 years’ experience as a federal narcotics agent, Thompson has led prominent international investigations involving illicit drug trafficking, money laundering cartels and multi-agency law enforcement operations.
  • He arrives after serving as a DEA Country Attaché at the US Embassy in Nairobi since 2020.
  • He began his career in enforcement as a New York City Police Officer, serving in both Queens and Manhattan Narcotics Divisions.

Black Hat Announces Ollie Whitehouse and Joe Sullivan as Keynote Speakers for Black Hat Europe 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Black Hat , the producer of the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security events, today announced Ollie Whitehouse and Joe Sullivan as Keynote speakers for the Black Hat Europe 2023 event.

Key Points: 
  • Black Hat , the producer of the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security events, today announced Ollie Whitehouse and Joe Sullivan as Keynote speakers for the Black Hat Europe 2023 event.
  • The Keynote speakers will present on Wednesday, December 6 and Thursday, December 7 to kick off each day of Briefings at ExCeL London.
  • Joe Sullivan is the CEO of Ukraine Friends, a nonprofit focused on providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.
  • For registration and additional information on Black Hat Europe 2023, including the full Briefings schedule, please visit https://www.blackhat.com/eu-23/ .

AuditBoard Named Leader in Audit Management, GRC, and Third-Party Risk Management in G2 Fall 2023 Report

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Monday, October 2, 2023

AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced that it has once again been rated as Leader in the Audit Management and GRC Fall 2023 Grid Reports from G2.com , a streak that has reached 16 and 15 quarters respectively.

Key Points: 
  • AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today announced that it has once again been rated as Leader in the Audit Management and GRC Fall 2023 Grid Reports from G2.com , a streak that has reached 16 and 15 quarters respectively.
  • In addition, AuditBoard has been named Leader in Third-Party Risk Management for the second quarter in a row, as its connected risk platform continues to garner top ratings from enterprises for its unparalleled usability, innovation, and high value-driven results.
  • AuditBoard’s repeated recognition from its customers reinforces the organization’s commitment to creating purpose-built solutions that arm enterprises with the market’s most powerful, easy-to-use, and value-driven risk management capabilities.
  • AuditBoard was also recently named a 2023 Top 100 Software Product, amongst more than 100,000 apps across all B2B categories and industries, in G2’s prestigious Best B2B Software Awards .

AuditBoard Named Leader in Audit Management, GRC, and Third-Party Risk Management in G2 Summer 2023 Report

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, and compliance management, today announced that it has once again been rated as Leader in both the Audit Management and GRC Summer 2023 Grid Reports from G2.com , a streak that has reached 15 and 14 consecutive quarters respectively.

Key Points: 
  • AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, and compliance management, today announced that it has once again been rated as Leader in both the Audit Management and GRC Summer 2023 Grid Reports from G2.com , a streak that has reached 15 and 14 consecutive quarters respectively.
  • This stretch of customer recognition underscores AuditBoard's ongoing commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions that uniquely combine power and usability to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
  • AuditBoard’s dedication to innovation continues to drive enthusiastic responses from customers as it delivers new purpose-built solutions for the challenges facing audit, risk, and compliance teams.
  • “We are thrilled that AuditBoard is again being recognized by G2 and our customers for our innovative, purpose-built solutions,” said AuditBoard Chief Marketing Officer John Reese.

Celerium Announces Compromise Defender™ Solution with Defensive Support Against Cl0p/MOVEit Ransomware Threats

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

TYSON'S CORNER, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celerium Inc., a leading cyber defense company, today announces the release of its latest cybersecurity solution, Compromise Defender™. As an integral part of Celerium's Cyber Defense Network™, this innovative solution combines rapid implementation and automation to provide early detection and defense of compromise activity.

Key Points: 
  • Compromise Defender is a new Celerium solution that implements in 30 minutes and leverages automation to detect and disrupt cyber compromise activity.
  • TYSON'S CORNER, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celerium Inc., a leading cyber defense company, today announces the release of its latest cybersecurity solution, Compromise Defender™.
  • As an integral part of Celerium's Cyber Defense Network™, this innovative solution combines rapid implementation and automation to provide early detection and defense of compromise activity.
  • "Our aim with Compromise Defender is to lighten their load by providing a real-time, automated solution that not only detects threats early but also launches an effective defense."