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Every Week Cyber Crime News Headliners Only Seems to Get Worse

Brisbane, Australia, June 18, 2024 — Excelitte – A Software Cyber Security Product not only offers a 100% guarantee that your data can’t be hacked, “ransomwared,” stolen, lost or deleted forever etc.

TEMSCONSU the parent company now a provides a 100% full refund guarantee in the unlikely event that any data it is protecting becomes vulnerable to Cyber Crime.

The list of reported successful cyber incidents globally less than halfway through the year continues to grow exponentially across both public & private sectors and it is likely to only get worse.

United Health, Medisecure, North Korea breaching the accounts of 100 South Korean ministry of defence personnel, Australian utility provider Sumo, Firstmac – US Mortgage Lender, Dropbox, London Drugs – Canadian Pharmaceutical company, U.S. drug Cencora etc, the list is endless and continuously growing.

Governance, Best Practise, Punitive Legislation, existing Information Technology security techniques such as Firewalls, Zero-Trust, 2-Factor authentication alone don’t seem to be mitigating Cyber Attacks and are unlikely to work anymore.

To stand any chance of mitigating these attacks or stopping these headliner news items, there needs to be a significant mindset change on how to fight Cyber Crime especially by IT Security Experts, Cyber Security, and IT Professionals alike.

Methods and techniques that worked 15 to 20 years ago are unlikely to suffice now, especially since the amount of sensitive data we now generate, capture, or save has grown exponentially.

Cyber Crime attack patterns have also become a lot more sophisticated, highly organised and automated.

The mindset must now be to also use advanced automation techniques across encryption, several factors of Authentication, Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics to pre-empt, deter, defend, and impede these attacks.

The tactics and approach to fighting Cyber Crime needs to be completely steeped in automation and newer advanced Information Technology Precepts otherwise many more organisations will become victims and all our data globally will remain vulnerable to successful Cyber Attacks.

Excelitte leverages all the above methods, techniques to include continuous research/development work to establish newer alternative, nontraditional automated tools or techniques to impede Cyber Crime.

Excelitte AI uses Artificial Intelligence/ Deep Machine Learning, Rank/Scoring, Software Robotics and all manner of Automation to pre-empt, offensively and defensively attack cybercrime entities/devices

The core Excelitte features are deployed an out of the box solution and can start to secure your data in hours.

Principled Technologies Releases Study Comparing Dell Server Management Tools to Those from the HPE Server Management Portfolio

Durham, NC, June 18, 2024 — Along with servers and storage come built-in or vendor-specific management tools, all of which have different features and capabilities. Principled Technologies (PT) assessed the server management portfolios of Dell and HPE, comparing embedded tools and one-to-many device management consoles from Dell (iDRAC9 and Dell OpenManage Enterprise) and HPE (HPE iLO6 and HPE OneView).

According to the report, “Across the features and use cases we tested, the tools from the Dell management portfolio offered stronger security features, included a broader range of sustainability tools, and provided more granular control and increased flexibility for administrators while reducing time and effort to complete common tasks.”

Y2K Y2K38 Technology Invention loginTimer Software from satheeshsoft Newest Release

New York, NY, June 18, 2024 — This most recent version successfully fixes Y2K38 problems and works through 2099 and beyond thanks to its strong system so that future date calculations using Y2K38 technology are clear-cut and easy. Users of computers are accustomed to dealing with Y2K problems; satheeshsoft technology ensures that users won’t encounter any Y2K problems with loginTimer going forward.

loginTimer: It has been correctly determined that the 32-bit, multi-byte exe file is loginTimer. The program loginTimer is a great resource for any computer user who wants to keep track of who logs into their system, either locally or remotely. Their unique log-in details are likewise contained in it. So that the administrator may see the secret log that the program creates right away and find out the day, time, and quantity of logins that each user makes daily. Information about logins can be handled by the administrator. If any files have already been altered, they can look into who altered them and make the necessary corrections. The software also can identify various login types, thus this is a bonus. User has to run as administrator first time.

Bulldog Steel Fabrication Adds Table Laser CNC Cutting Machine

Madison, GA, June 18, 2024 –Bulldog Steel Fabrication, a premier supplier of steel fabricated parts and components in Georgia, announced today they have added an all-new Mitsubishi Electric two-dimensional fiber laser processing machine to their manufacturing line that can cut all ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

The brand-new Mitsubishi GX-F series model laser table cutting machine has two-dimensional fiber lasers that delivers more power while using less energy. The integrated state-of-the-art dual axis lasers are faster than other table cutting options on the market. However, the more stable processing of the energy beam control also provides optimal performance and superior quality cutting in comparison to competitive cutting machines in the world today.

The GX-F series capabilities are equipped with artificial intelligence that have the capabilities to think, judge, and move for itself while determining cut patterns and quality control factors. The machine reflects the operator’s intentions to its utmost limit, as if it were having a conversation to properly understand the user’s goals regarding the precision cuts that are intended. Higher cutting speeds with intelligent, real-time monitoring during cutting moves Bulldog Steels output to the next level. The entire process works with less operator intervention and detects any abnormalities instantly as they occur and adjusts parameters to achieve the best results.

“The GX-F CNC Laser cutter is the pinnacle of laser cutting technology in the world today. Mitsubishi Electric created the ultimate table laser cutting machine, and Bulldog Steel Fabrication is proud to have this level of quality on our production line. We are excited to offer this level of precision cutting to our customer base and begin supplying new businesses. A major benefit to Bulldog Steel is the GX-F gives us the potential to tap into other growing metal cutting markets like aluminum, brass, nickel, stainless steel, galvanized, cast iron, tin, and copper. And the machine itself never stops advancing, so as we grow into these markets the machine is ready for further expansion to meet those demands. It helps position Bulldog Steel for the future of manufacturing,” said Carlin Thomas, President of Bulldog Steel Fabrication.

While fully utilizing its power to maximize output and efficiency, the GX-F is the ultimate energy saver providing savings economically and environmentally. Intuitive controls with automatic sheet detection and remnant utilization help minimize wasted material. The real time tracking of electrical and gas consumption monitoring with predictive maintenance technology ensures the highest eco-friendly capabilities and enables Bulldog Steel to do more while using fewer natural resources.

Bulldog Steel Fabrication is an industry leader in the Southeast for processing structural, flat rolled and coiled steel into customer specific component parts.

TrialX Launches AI powered Clinical Trial Finder for Patient-Friendly Information

New York, NY, June 18, 2024 — TrialX, a leader in digital health solutions, is excited to announce the launch of an innovative AI based Clinical Trial Finder tool on www.TrialX.com, showcasing a host of features designed to simplify access to clinical trial information for all audiences. Leveraging recent advancements in AI technology, the tool revolutionizes the way users navigate and comprehend complex clinical trial information.

With the goal of enhancing transparency and accessibility in clinical research, TrialX’s Clinical Trial Finder tool offers a free user-friendly interface for individuals seeking information about ongoing clinical trials. The tool provides detailed information on about 58K+ active trials running across 189K+ study centers globally in various therapeutic areas, allowing users to search and filter relevant trials based on medical conditions, keywords, location, gender, age and more.

Clinical trial patient recruitment has long been plagued by challenges, with comprehension of complex trial information standing out as a significant barrier. The intricacies of trial protocols, eligibility criteria, and potential risks often overwhelm potential participants, leading to recruitment delays and missed opportunities for medical advancement. Towards addressing these challenges, the Clinical Trial Finder tool uses AI technology to analyze, simplify and rewrite complex terminology into clear, concise language, making clinical trial details more understandable and accessible to broader audiences.

Moreover, patients and caregivers can choose to register as volunteers for upcoming trials. Through advanced AI patient-to-trial matching algorithms, the system continually scans for new studies that match their profiles. Upon identification of a suitable trial, participants receive notifications and can initiate the pre-screening process to determine their eligibility.

“We are thrilled to unveil the AI-driven Clinical Trial Finder, which represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to democratize access to clinical trial information,” said Chintan Patel, CTO, TrialX. The technology underwent rigorous internal evaluation to ensure that the presented information is meaningful and empowers patients to make informed decisions about clinical trial participation.

TrialX’s AI-based Clinical Trial Finder tool is now available to the public on www.TrialX.com, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes through technology-driven solutions. With a focus on user-centric design and cutting-edge technology, TrialX continues to pave the way for advancements in clinical research and patient engagement.

AI Content Isn’t Enough to Rank, Content Strategists Need More Than Tech

Memphis, TN, June 18, 2024 — Founder of the content and design agency Obsidian Identity, Kelsey Ray, published an eye-opening report, When AI Doesn’t Rank, that shows that only 0.46% of collected links ranking in the top 10 results for their keyword were 100% likely to be AI-written.

This 10-page report investigates the effect of AI content on Google rankings with a review of 300 keywords related to B2B wealth management, remittances, payments, and consumer finance information and their top 10 links before and after the March update. The AI-likelihood of each link was checked against multiple AI-detection services.

After the update, almost half of the results that were 70% or more likely to be AI moved down, and 25.32% of AI-likely results were removed from the top 10.

This independent report also includes feedback from content creators and marketers on their use of AI, as well as best practices for leveraging this technology

The findings highlight that while AI isn’t going away, it isn’t in itself a solution to improved SEO content. For example, 90% of content writers and marketers said they use AI in their process. They listed artificial intelligence’s primary benefits as:

– Streamlined content production (63.6%)
– Additional editing (45.5%)
– Content repurposing (45.5%)

M4 Engineering Inc. Acquires Phoenix Technology Works a New Prototyping Powerhouse is Created

Long Beach, CA, June 15, 2024 –M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Engineering, Test, and Prototyping firm in the field of conceptual design, analysis and product development has acquired Phoenix Technology Works (PTW) Maricopa, AZ to increase its footprint in full vehicle prototyping and tooling for composite applications.

The purpose of this acquisition is to create a new prototyping powerhouse by combining M4’s agile engineering, test, and fabrication skills with PTW’s extensive experience in complex, large scale composite parts and tooling. This will provide clients with access to a one-stop conceptual design, analysis, prototyping, and test solution that will help accelerate innovation and reduce time to functional prototypes.

The goals of this acquisition are:

1) Combine large scale advanced prototyping with multi-disciplinary engineering
2) Provide greater geographical coverage for local clients in the Southwest
3) Help reduce the costs and accelerate the time to prototype

The project lead for this effort is Brent Scheneman, Design, Prototyping and Test Manager at M4.

Dr. Myles L. Baker, President, M4 Engineering Inc. commented on this transaction:
“M4 has worked with Dan Welch and his team at Phoenix Technology Works (PTW) since 2009 and have always been very impressed with PTW’s capabilities. M4 believes that the combination of M4’s outstanding design, optimization, and testing capabilities and PTW’s tooling and prototyping capabilities would be a great offering to its customers and extremely excited to finally make this a reality. We look forward to helping companies create the next generation of aerospace prototypes”.

PTW is an engineering and manufacturing company with the capabilities and capacity for large-scale tooling and full production of aerospace composite parts. PTW excels in the design and build of projects on the cutting edge of Aerospace prototype development and low-rate production.

The technicians and engineers at PTW have extensive experience in composite systems and the production of large-scale, high-precision parts, prototypes, and tools. Specializing in Tooling Design, Master Pattern Fabrication, Composite Tooling, Direct Tooling, First Article, Part Fabrication, and Bonding of Assemblies.

Dan Welch, Owner of PTW, commented on this award: ” PTW is thrilled to enter this new chapter as part of M4. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the company and opens a world of opportunities. The team at PTW is excited to be part of this journey, eager to contribute to the collective success, and explore the exciting ventures that lie ahead. Together, we will innovate, grow, and shape the future of our industry”.

This approach of combining advanced engineering with similar prototyping skills under one roof is especially important during this aerospace renaissance. Today many startups are looking to partner with experienced providers to help develop and design totally new types of aircraft with very short schedules, small budgets, and complex technological demands.

Jetzero, located Long Beach, CA is a good example of one of those startups. It is developing a blended wing commercial aircraft as the best first step toward the ultimate goal of zero-carbon emissions aviation. According to Jetzero, the aircraft will launch in 2030 with 100% SAF compatibility, and the internal volume to accommodate zero-carbon hydrogen.

Tom O’Leary, Jetzero’s CEO commented on this acquisition: “We view M4’s strategic acquisition of Phoenix Technology Works (PTW) as an extension of M4’s ongoing commitment to JetZero’ s success. By bringing PTW’s large-scale tooling and composite manufacturing capabilities in house both JetZero and M4 will be able to be more agile and move faster in creating our full-scale Air Force demonstrator.” M4 has been working with Jetzero for over 3 years in developing this next generation aircraft.

The challenge of integrating the M4 and PTW teams and capabilities falls on M4 Design, Prototyping and Test Manager, Brent Scheneman. Mr. Scheneman added: “We’re eager to merge forces, leveraging our collective strengths to provide solutions to a wide variety of customers. Thanks to M4’s design, optimization, and testing capabilities, along with PTW’s tooling and prototyping capabilities, this strategic transaction propels us into an era of unparalleled innovation and growth, setting the stage for a bright and prosperous future”.

Splunk Introduces New Security Innovations to Power the SOC of the Future

INDIA – June 14, 2024 – Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, today announced new security innovations aimed at bolstering threat detection and security operations across multiple data sources. These advancements include Splunk Enterprise 8.0, which empowers security teams to proactively manage and mitigate risks effectively, and a new Federated Analytics feature, which analyses data directly where it’s stored for threat hunting and frequent threat detection.

As organisations face increasingly sophisticated security challenges, a unified threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) solution is crucial to power the Security Operations Center (SOC) of the future. Splunk’s latest offerings address this need by fortifying foundational elements, delivering comprehensive security visibility, accurate threat detection, and streamlined workflows for rapid response, ultimately saving time with cost-effective solutions.

Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0: Streamlining Threat Detection and Response

Now with Mission Control natively integrated, Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 simplifies how security analysts detect, investigate and respond to threats from one modern interface for additional operational efficiency and speed. With standardised terminology and unified automation via Splunk SOAR, Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 expedites alert triage and investigations, enhancing detection with advanced analytics. As a result, security analysts can leverage streamlined workflows, faster responses and improved productivity.

With the new enhancements in Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0, security teams can:

Leverage a seamless workflow experience: Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 offers a unified work surface and response plans to help customers identify, assess and respond to threats.
Drive more efficient investigations: One click, modern aggregation and triage capabilities to automatically aggregate findings based on preset criteria for a comprehensive view of critical insights.
Save time by focusing on critical incidents: Enhanced detection delivers turnkey capabilities to understand and implement a risk-based alerting strategy, generating high-confidence aggregated alerts for investigations.
Communicate more effectively and take rapid action: Clear, concise terms that align to each phase of a security workflow within Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0.

“The latest advancements in Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 revolutionise the TDIR life cycle experience for analysts,” said Mike Horn, SVP & GM, Splunk Security Products. “Featuring a seamless investigation and case management solution that includes integrated automation with Splunk SOAR, our latest release empowers SOC teams to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity with efficiency. Splunk Enterprise Security 8.0 serves as a foundation for the SOC of the future, driving proactive defence in an ever-evolving threat landscape.”

Federated Analytics: Empowering Data Analysis Across Splunk and External Data Sources, Beginning With Amazon Security Lake

Splunk’s Federated Analytics feature, available in private preview on Splunk Cloud Platform and cloud deployments of Splunk Enterprise Security, introduces a new approach to data analysis. This solution enables customers to analyse data directly where it resides, beginning with Amazon Security Lake, a service that automatically centralises an organisation’s security data from across their Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, leading SaaS providers, on-premises environments, and cloud sources into a purpose-built data lake, for threat hunting and bringing specific data into Splunk for frequent threat detection. By seamlessly integrating with Amazon Security Lake, Federated Analytics empowers organisations to efficiently detect and investigate security incidents without the need to relocate data. This capability ensures swift, context-rich data analysis and enhances operational agility, setting the stage for future expansions to additional data platforms.

With Federated Analytics, security teams can:

Analyse data wherever it resides: Ensure timely access to and analysis of data across storage locations, maintaining data integrity and reducing latency.
Unify security visibility across your data: Integrate and analyse data from Splunk and Amazon Security Lake with a seamless analyst experience, providing a holistic view of security data, and reducing costs and logistical complexities.
Increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness: Optimise operational costs through smart data management strategies such as data tiering and selective data ingest, significantly lowering expenses associated with data management.

“With Amazon Security Lake and Splunk’s Federated Analytics, customers now have access to significant advancements in data security and accessibility, supporting SOC use cases such as monitoring and threat hunting,” said Mark Terenzoni, Director of Risk Management at Amazon Web Services. “The Federated Analytics solution empowers organisations to leverage the comprehensive capabilities of Amazon Security Lake while maintaining robust security measures. We are enthusiastic about our collaboration with Splunk to enable customers to perform just-in-time indexing for large volumes of data sources without requiring data movement for investigative use cases. Federated Analytics and the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) underscores our shared vision of driving innovation and efficiency in cybersecurity.”

Enhancing Security Defense: Cisco Talos Integration with Splunk Security Products

Following Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk, security teams will be able to harness the power of Cisco Talos threat intelligence across Splunk Attack Analyzer, Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk SOAR for enhanced defence against known and emerging threats. Cisco Talos is one of the most trusted threat intelligence teams in the world, composed of world-class researchers, analysts, incident responders and engineers.

Leveraging Talos’ extensive intelligence network, Splunk customers can streamline threat detection and response processes, reducing alert fatigue and allowing security analysts to focus on critical threats. This enables quick identification and prioritisation of real threats with global real-time outbreaks, contextual insights and advanced correlations.

The technical integration of Talos real-time intelligence is underway across Splunk’s portfolio, including Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR and Splunk Attack Analyzer.

Trend Micro’s Risk to Resilience World Tour Kicks Off in Mumbai with Key Insights on Modern Cyber Threats and AI Innovations

Mumbai, 14 June 2024 – Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, successfully completed the Mumbai leg of its Risk to Resilience World Tour in India recently with over 100 esteemed security leaders in attendance, from more than 60 organizations. The tour, which covers seven cities across India, follows the success of last year’s tour that spanned over 60 countries, including visits to five major cities in India.

The event themed “Innovation meets adrenaline,” featured insightful discussions on topics such as modern cyber resilience, the convergence of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with Attack Surface Risk Management (ASRM), and strategies for mitigating cloud risks.

Key highlights included a panel discussion with Nitin Chauhan, CISO at YES Bank, and Hitesh Mulani, VP & Group CISO at Mahindra & Mahindra, on “On The Fast Track: Winning Strategies for Cyber Consolidation & Communication.” The panel emphasized the need for multiple parameters when quantifying cyber risk. Hitesh underscored the importance of cyber hygiene and the critical role of complex passwords on domain-level. Keeping in mind the topicality of GenAI, Nitin discussed the controlled use of GenAI to ensure data confidentiality, while Hitesh addressed the issue of AI hallucinations and the need for responsible AI practices.

Sharda Tickoo, recently appointed as the Country Manager for India & SAARC at Trend Micro, delivered a keynote session highlighting the current cyber threat landscape in India. She emphasized the expanding attack surface and the persistent threats posed by ransomware, phishing, and business email compromise. Additionally, her session addressed emerging trends such as AI-driven fraud and novel attacks that bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA), underscoring the critical need for continuous innovation in cybersecurity solutions.

The industries in the Mumbai region, especially within manufacturing and BFSI, are pioneers in embracing emerging technologies and advanced security measures making it a mature market for cybersecurity adoption, particularly the BFSI sector where compliance is vital. Consequently, there’s an increased demand for hybrid solutions that can effectively cater to the diverse needs of various organizations.

Trend Micro’s latest roundup report revealed that India is the 5th most targeted country worldwide for ransomware attacks, with Manufacturing, Government, and Banking being the top three targeted industries for Malware. In response to the growing complexity of cyberattacks, particularly with the emergence of Generative AI, Trend Micro has expanded its Risk to Resilience World Tour to seven cities across India this year aiming to share strategies to enhance organizational success and foster enduring relationships. Recently, Trend Micro also announced its partnership with Nvidia to create AI cybersecurity tools for data centres.

entomo Announces Leadership Transition

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 14, 2024 — entomo, a leading AI powered people experience platform transforming performance, skills and wellness in the new world of work, today announced a significant leadership transition.

Prithvi Shergill, who has served as an integral part of the entomo Group since 2019, will be transitioning from his current position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), entomo People Experience (PX) to focus on his new role as Partner – entomo and CEO – Tomorrow.

Taking over the helm is Kavitha Venkatachalam, who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of entomo PX and lead entomo into its next phase of hyper growth, starting June 1, 2024.

Under Prithvi’s leadership, entomo PX has made significant strides in revolutionizing how organizations co-create distinctive people experiences that engage the workforce, empower them at work, and enable the workplace, delivering performance and growth in enterprises of tomorrow where teams and individuals thrive.

The company’s use of advanced analytics, behavioral science and AI to drive everyday performance, growth, learning, and wellness has set new benchmarks on assimilation of progressive people practices into the flow of work.

Prithvi Shergill, noting the change said, “It has been a privilege to serve as the CEO, entomo PX. The capabilities, commitment and courage of our people to co-create with pioneering clients and partners has led to multiplying performance growth and transforming teams and individuals. I am confident that Kavitha’s experience and expertise will inspire entomo PX to achieve greater heights.”

Kavitha Venkatachalam who has been with entomo in various leadership roles, most recent of them as Global Partner – Sales and Solutions, brings a proven track record of success in leading high-growth organizations and has been a champion of leveraging technology to drive business transformation. With her understanding of industry and geography-specific business drivers, Kavitha is well-equipped to steer entomo to be the partner of choice for clients with aspirations to enhance value and impact for their stakeholders.

“I am excited to take on this new role and embark on this amazing journey with entomo,” said Kavitha Venkatachalam. “My goal is to continue to steer entomo on our innovation and growth journey, to increasingly be the solution of choice in the People Experience domain, to drive the company into hyper growth, leveraging our cutting-edge AI-powered platform to deliver reliable, user centric people experiences. Together, we will continue to innovate and empower our clients to thrive in the future of work.”

With this leadership change, entomo looks forward to further enhancing access and availability of its Generative AI-powered WorkWise.ai product, to disrupt quality of people experiences delivered. entomo remains committed to its core belief in applying intelligence and insight to execution of strategy, and to further enhance its offerings to meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide.