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First-Ever US Women’s Cyber Team Announced

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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — US Cyber Games announces twelve women (ages 18–28) have been selected to represent the United States on the first-ever US Women’s Cyber Team. The inaugural US Women’s Cyber Team will participate in a global cyber games exhibition focusing on capture the flag (CTF) as well as attack and defense formats that align with in-demand cybersecurity careers.

In collaboration with teams from Japan, Europe, and the United Kingdom, Team USA will play in the Kunoichi Cyber Games, a women’s cyber games exhibition at the upcoming 2024 Code Blue Conference, November 14–15 in Tokyo, Japan.

“Gender disparity in cybersecurity presents a global opportunity to collaborate,” states US Cyber Games Commissioner Jessica Gulick. “By commissioning all women’s global teams, we can collectively focus on growing this segment of the workforce specifically, thus creating role models and a pipeline of women for cybersecurity careers.”

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for joining the US Women’s Cyber Team began with the Season IV, US Cyber Open CTF (June 3–9, 2024). Participants identifying as women were then invited to apply (based on scores). Applicants were evaluated for their expertise in various cybersecurity domains, including attack and defense, vulnerability management, patch management, and forensics, as well as crucial leadership, teamwork, and other workplace skills.

The 2024 US Women’s Cyber Team is:
Lauren Delwiche (Yale University),
Lily Gross (University of North Carolina at Charlotte),
Eliza Hall (University of North Georgia),
Carolina Hatanpaa (Rice University),
Gillian Morris (Dakota State University),
Kris Noyes (Santa Fe College),
Sarah Ogden (Northern Kentucky University),
Alexandria Petitt (California State University, Bakersfield),
Renée Schmidt (Marymount University),
Shiloh Smiles (George Mason University),
Elan Smolar-Eisenberg (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and
Gwen Vongkasemsiri (Dakota State University).

The US athletes will be led by Head Coach Ken Jenkins and Assistant Head Coach Chelsie Cooper.

We would like to thank our Technical Mentors Angela Ramos, Alycia Farrell, Ben Crenshaw, and David Morgan for their help throughout the selection process.

This program is possible with the support from our sponsors: NICE at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Katzcy PlayCyber, Mastercard, Battelle, and Google. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at www.uscybergames.com/sponsor.

NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY ALIGNMENT
The US Cyber Games program aligns with the National Cybersecurity Strategy focusing on workforce and international cooperation, as well as the NICE Strategic Plan objective to increase understanding of multiple learning pathways that lead to cybersecurity careers. The US Cyber Games program is supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the US Department of Commerce, under financial assistance award #70NANB22H102.

ABOUT THE US CYBER GAMES
US Cyber Games® is committed to informing and inspiring the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow’s diverse cybersecurity workforce. We aim to bring cyber athletes, coaches, and industry leaders together to help scout, train, and send a US Cyber Team to the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC). The US Cyber Team is a traveling esports team where each year, new athletes are considered for selection. The program is run by Katzcy LLC (PlayCyber division), a woman-owned small business. Visit uscybergames.com for more information.

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703-731-8678
381085@email4pr.com 

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Gurucul Report Finds Complex IT Environments Are Main Cause of Insider Threats

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Insider Risk Management teams stress the need for unified visibility amidst rising insider attacks 

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gurucul announced today that its 2024 Insider Threat Report revealed the drivers of insider attacks, with growing IT complexity ranking first. The report from Gurucul and Cybersecurity Insiders is based on the insights of more than 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals to capture the latest trends, challenges and best practices in managing insider threats. It provides a comprehensive overview of how organizations are addressing these critical security challenges today. The report is available for download.

The landscape of insider risk management continues to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing complexities in IT environments, the adoption of hybrid work models, and knowledge workers’ increased adoption of sophisticated GenAI tools. Organizations need the right tools, processes, and resources to quickly, accurately and ethically identify insider threat risks. Many platforms don’t provide the complete data visibility and high-fidelity threat detections needed.

Gurucul’s report unearthed these key points:

What drives insider attacks: Complicated IT environments (39%), newly adopted technologies (37%) and poor security (33%) are the top three factors responsible for the skyrocketing number of insider attacks. These insights reveal the areas companies must address.Attacks are expensive and more frequent: 48% of companies said they’ve had more insider attacks in the previous 12 months, and 51% of respondents had six or more attacks in that time. For 29% of companies, the average remediation cost surpassed $1 million.The price tag for cyber-attacks: 32% of organizations estimated the average cost to remediate an insider attack was $100,000 to $500,000; 27% set this cost at $500,000 to $1 million. Another 21% noted their cost was $1-2 million, with 8% estimating the cost to exceed $2 million. Just 12% said their cost was under $100,000.Tools Gap: While 50% of respondents have a partially integrated solution, 28% of organizations still rely on limited integration, managing visibility through separate, non-integrated tools, 17% have altogether insufficient tooling, and 20% use disparate systems for monitoring users, applications, and devices, revealing a significant tools gap

Saryu Nayyar, CEO and founder, Gurucul, said: “From increasingly sophisticated cyber threats to rapid changes in the market and in technologies, organizations today face a myriad of cybersecurity challenges. Our report revealed that organizations are struggling with an increasing number of insider attacks, which can devastate a business. A strong cybersecurity strategy that incorporates next-generation threat detection, investigation and response technology is a key component in winning the battle against these and other threats.”

Methodology: In conjunction with Cybersecurity Insiders, Gurucul’s 2024 Insider Threat Report is based on a comprehensive online survey of 413 cybersecurity professionals, conducted in August 2024, to gain deep insight into the latest trends, key challenges, and solutions for insider threat management.

About Gurucul

Gurucul is a security analytics company founded in data science that delivers radical clarity about cyber risk. We analyze enterprise data at scale using machine learning and native, secure artificial intelligence. Instead of useless alerts, you get real-time, actionable information about true threats. Our cloud-native platform is open and flexible, so it accommodates your environment and processes. Deploy it anywhere, use any data lake, and integrate it with any security tool. To learn more, visit gurucul.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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NIKOLA RECORDS SALES OF 88 HYDROGEN-POWERED CLASS 8 TRUCKS FOR NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMERS IN Q3 2024; 200 TOTAL SOLD THIS YEAR

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PHOENIX, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For Q3 2024, Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, wholesaled 88 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, firmly within truck sales guidance of between 80 and 100 fuel cell units for the quarter.

For the first three quarters of 2024, Nikola wholesaled 200 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, and 235 total since the truck went on sale in Q4 of last year.

“This is a record sales quarter for Nikola, with 88 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks wholesaled to our dealers for end customers, as well as the addition of a first-ever U.S. dealer-based HYLA modular refueling station,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky. “Despite overall market headwinds, Nikola remains focused on our mission to pioneer solutions for a zero-emission world, and we’re doing it one truck at a time.”

All Nikola trucks are assembled in Coolidge, Ariz.

NOTE: Nikola has not completed its quarterly review process or the preparation of its financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation’s mission is clear: pioneering solutions for a zero-emissions world. As an integrated truck and energy company, Nikola is transforming transportation and over-the-road freight services. With our Class 8 vehicles, including battery-electric (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCEV), and our energy brand, HYLA, we are driving the advancement of the complete hydrogen refueling ecosystem. This encompasses supply, distribution, and dispensing, reflecting our commitment to sustainable practices and a cleaner future.

Nikola is based in Phoenix, Ariz. with a manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz. 

Experience our journey to achieve your sustainability goals at nikolamotor.com or engage with us on social media via Facebook @nikolamotorcompany, Instagram @nikolamotorcompany, YouTube @nikolamotorcompany, LinkedIn @nikolamotorcompany or Twitter @nikolamotor.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws with respect to Nikola Corporation (the “Company”), including statements relating to: the belief that the Company is pioneering solutions that will help transition to a zero emission future; the first ever dealer based hydrogen fueling station; and making progress one truck at a time despite market headwinds. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: completion of the Company’s review of its third quarter results; changes to assumptions underlying vehicle sales; the ability of the Company to access sufficient capital to meet its requirements and fund its business; manufacturing delays and difficulties; risks related to the rollout of the Company’s hydrogen fueling infrastructure and the timing thereof; construction risks and delays; the availability of access to hydrogen refueling facilities; the level of and cancellation of customer orders; risks associated with manufacturing batteries and fuel cell power modules; variations in and characteristics of the hydrogen fueling location, including but not limited to fueling hardware and software protocol, fuel amount, and fueling conditions, any of which may affect refueling times; and the factors, risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, in addition to the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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PlanHub to Take Center Stage at NAHICA’s ExpoContratista 2024 event this October

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PlanHub, the premier cloud software platform for commercial construction entrepreneurs, will be a featured participant at NAHICA’s ExpoContratista 2024 event in Atlanta, GA on October 4th and 5th. They will be hosting highly-anticipated seminars on both days of the event, as well as answering questions and offering live demos at booth #3602.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PlanHub, the premier cloud software platform for commercial construction entrepreneurs, has announced a major presence at NAHICA’s upcoming ExpoContratista 2024 event, taking place in Atlanta, GA on October 4th and 5th.

The Hispanic construction community plays a crucial role in the growth and success of our industry,” said Ro Bhatia, PlanHub CEO.

As an extension of the company’s ever-growing synergy with NAHICA, PlanHub will present two highly-anticipated workshops (beginning at 3 pm EST on both days) focusing on sharing invaluable strategies for growing your business.

Additionally, PlanHub will be present and available throughout the event at booth #3602 to chat with attendees and showcase the platform’s latest tools. Team members will field questions, conduct live demos, and offer booth visitors a unique in-person opportunity to learn how they can save time and increase revenue by using PlanHub’s all-in-one platform.

“The Hispanic construction community plays a crucial role in the growth and success of our industry,” said Ro Bhatia, PlanHub CEO. “We’re proud to strengthen our partnership with NAHICA, connecting more deeply with this community, understanding their challenges, and providing the tools they need to succeed. We’re excited to meet everyone at this year’s ExpoContratista and explore how PlanHub can help save time and grow their businesses.”

PlanHub’s presence at ExpoContratista Atlanta 2024 is the latest chapter in the groundbreaking collaboration between the two organizations, aligned with the mutual goal of equipping Hispanic contractors with the tools and resources they need to thrive in the competitive construction landscape.

For more information about ExpoContratista Atlanta 2024, visit expocontratista.com.

About PlanHub:
PlanHub is the cloud software platform that empowers commercial construction professionals to expand their businesses by building their networks, optimizing workflows and streamlining collaboration. Our user-friendly tools assist contractors and suppliers throughout the preconstruction journey, including finding more projects to bid on, connecting with the right people to get the job done right and building better proposals to win more business. For more information, visit planhub.com.

About NAHICA:
The National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA) is a leading organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. With a strong commitment to diversity and professional growth, NAHICA offers resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to foster success within the Hispanic construction community. For more information, visit nahica.org.

For any media-related inquiries, please contact;
Jesel Silva,
jsilva@planhub.com
PlanHub
1-866-752-6482

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