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IIJ Introduces Safous Industrial SRA To Elevate Secure Remote Access and Privileged Access Management for OT Environments

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4 days ago

September 26, 2024

TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (TSE Prime: 3774), a leader in Zero Trust security solutions, has announced the launch of Safous Industrial SRA, a cutting-edge solution designed to secure both remote and privileged access for Operational Technology (OT) environments. Built with Secure Remote Access (SRA) and Remote Privileged Access Management (RPAM) principles, this new offering addresses the growing need for secure, seamless access to critical industrial systems.

As cyber threats increasingly target OT systems—particularly in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure—ensuring secure, managed access has become vital. Traditional VPNs pose significant vulnerabilities such as compromised credentials, making it easier for attackers to penetrate OT systems. Safous Industrial SRA is designed to mitigate these risks by offering a comprehensive, Zero Trust-based solution that combines remote access with stringent privileged access management controls.

Safous Industrial SRA, provided by IIJ, ensures organizations can secure remote access while maintaining the highest level of control over privileged accounts within air-gapped OT environments. The solution offers a dedicated internal Point of Presence (POP) at each facility, completely isolated from the public internet, giving organizations the flexibility to manage privileged access securely without exposing critical systems to external threats.

“With the increasing complexity of OT environments and the rising frequency of cyberattacks, organizations must prioritize both remote access and privileged access management,” said Miki Tanaka, Global Business Director at IIJ. “Safous Industrial SRA delivers a Zero Trust solution that not only enhances security but simplifies management of both remote and privileged access to critical infrastructure.”

Safous Industrial SRA integrates powerful Remote Privileged Access Management features, allowing organizations to control who can access OT systems, monitor privileged sessions, and ensure that only authorized personnel can perform sensitive operations. The platform’s fine-grained authorization controls, secure password management, and session logging provide robust security for even the most sensitive OT systems.

Key Benefits of Safous Industrial SRA:

VPN-less Secure Remote Access and Privileged Access Management: Combines secure, agentless remote access with fine-grained control over privileged accounts, reducing risks associated with traditional VPNs.Granular access control: Enables precise management of both user and privileged access, ensuring that only authorized personnel can perform critical operations.Identity Authentication and MFA for legacy systems: Offers robust security for legacy OT systems that cannot support software installations, using an add-on approach for ID authentication and multi-factor authentication (MFA).Cost efficiency: Streamlines remote access by transitioning from closed maintenance networks to a Zero Trust-based solution, cutting operational costs and simplifying access management.Agentless deployment: Ensures fast, smooth deployment without need for extensive user training or additional software, making it ideal for facilities without dedicated security teams.

With Safous Industrial SRA, organizations can safeguard their OT environments while maintaining full control over privileged accounts, ensuring operational continuity without compromising security. Visit https://www.safous.com/ to learn more.

See Safous in Action at Cybersecurity World Asia 2024

Safous by IIJ will be exhibiting at Cybersecurity World Asia 2024 in Singapore. Attendees can experience a live demonstration of the Safous Industrial SRA solution at Booth E123 during the event, which will take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 9-10 October 2024.

Cybersecurity World Asia is a premier event bringing together cybersecurity experts, professionals, and solution providers to showcase the latest in cybersecurity technologies and innovations. The event provides a valuable platform for organizations to explore cutting-edge solutions that address today’s most pressing security challenges.

Visit the Safous booth for a hands-on demonstration and to learn how Safous Industrial SRA can protect your OT environments with Zero Trust security and Privileged Access Management.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan’s leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ’s services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022. For more information about IIJ,
visit the official website: https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results.

For inquiries, contact:
IIJ Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5205-6310 Email: press@iij.ad.jp
https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/

*All company, product, and service names used in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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STEM Exploration Day Ignite Girls Passion for Careers in STEM

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September 29, 2024

Professional women with careers in science, technology, engineering and math make a world of difference in inspiring young girls to show them they can achieve anyything they want to with hard work and believing n themselves.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to help ignite a passion in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for girls of all ages. The STEM Exploration Day took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with professional women sharing their experience and advice.

There’s something about a robot that can feed into that interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Touch sensors, buttons and sonar show them how to control different actions and that’s fascinating.

Young girls met with women in various STEM professions including coding, physics, astronomy, robotics and engineering just to name a few. Hands-on activities and demonstrations served as great learning opportunities as visitors received special giveaways.

Programs & Activities – Thank you to all participating groups that provided hands-on activities and helped guide STEM career explorations. They included:

Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist Dr. Carlotta Berry
Dr. Berry is an accomplished electrical engineer specializing in controls and robotics. She advocates for the demystification of STEM through innovative strategies, including robot hip-hop slam poetry. She is a professor and endowed department chair at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She’s also an author, researcher, mentor, role model, prolific speaker, and a STEM trailblazer. Dr. Berry engaged visitors in hands-on exploration with robots. You can hear more from her here: https://youtu.be/16smIuetR_w

Indiana Visiting Artist Emily Bennett
If your first thought of “sculpture” is a gleaming marble bust from ancient Greece, just wait until you see the work of Terre Haute artist Emily Bennett! She redefines what sculpture can be, weaving colorful fibers onto metal structures to create bold, vibrant pieces. The results are what she calls “imaginary dreamscapes” that you can hang on the wall or set on a shelf. As programming coordinator for the Community School of the Arts at Indiana State University, Bennett relishes helping people uncover their artistic abilities.

Women in Lilly Discovery and Development (WiLDD) with Eli Lilly and Company (families created their own binary bracelets and lava lamps).

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Franklin Pest Solutions

Indiana State Police Crime Laboratory (visitors examined various pieces of evidence with forensic experts to learn how they solve crimes).

Society of Women Engineers (girls explored mechanical engineering and learned how to make their own catapults). UIndy Human Identification Center (families received an interesting introduction to forensic anthropology, learned about radiographs and studied casts of bones from various animals to learn about the different ages and stages of life).

City of Indianapolis—Department of Public Works, Engineering (shared a storm drain model to demonstrate how families can protect stormwater).

IU Astronomy Department (families learned how the same elements that make up our bodies are also present in galaxies billions of light years away and examined the patterns of Hydrogen, Helium, Oxygen and Neon and made bracelets with the same patterns as these elements).

IU Intelligent Systems Engineering (featured robotics and electronics).

IEEE Women in Engineering (helped visitors explore various sensors).

Sycamore School (more than two dozen activities revolving around mechanics, electricity, sound, optics and air pressure made up the activities).

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) (provided a bridge building simulation).

The Gurl Code (provided binary bracelets, 3D Pens, Ozobots and MakeyMakey).

DNA Discovery in Corteva Agriscience STEMLab (families were able to extract real DNA from plant cells, discovered where DNA can be found in nature and learned about how scientists discovered the structure of DNA).

STEM Exploration Day is presented Lilly Girls & Young Women In STEM and supported by Indiana Soybean Alliance.

About The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
We ignite joy, wonder and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. For more information about The Children’s Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org and follow us on social media @childrensmuseum.

Media Contact

Kimberly Harms, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 317-334-4003, kimh@childrensmuseum.org, www.childrensmuseum.org

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NECA to Unveil EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego

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3 hours ago

September 29, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) today announced the unveiling of its EV Charging Resource Network at NECA 2024 San Diego. Developed in collaboration with Fuser LLC, this platform aims to empower NECA members to capitalize on the rapidly growing EV charging market.

NECA’s new online hub will provide charging news, information and industry networking opportunities.

“We see a critical need to unify the professional community around Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE),” said Marco Giamberardino, NECA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. “As EV adoption accelerates, we have to ensure our infrastructure keeps pace. This Resource Network will play a crucial role in connecting skilled electrical professionals with the growing demands of the industry.”

Pete Mastrorocco, NECA’s Senior Vice President of Education, Events and Partnerships, expects the Resource Network to represent NECA’s ongoing commitment to boosting member engagement in lucrative new markets. “EVSE represents a significant opportunity for our members,” said Mastrorocco. “NECA’s Resource Network will be an invaluable tool, helping contractors connect with experienced peers, share knowledge and capitalize on the industry’s rapid growth.”

Key features of NECA’s EV Charging Resource Network will include:

Training resourcesComprehensive EVSE news and informationRegular updates on National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) and Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) funding opportunitiesCurated links to state and utility grants and rebatesSpecial opportunities for NECA members

The Resource Network also provides access to Fuser, the open marketplace and networking platform devoted to EVSE.

Fuser LLC executive Pat McGinnis has expressed hope to build a stronger, more responsive industry by working with NECA to bring together all EVSE stakeholders. “These initiatives will streamline the service and installation process, create new business opportunities, and support widespread adoption of electric vehicles,” commented McGinnis. “Fuser is working with NECA to integrate their platform and is currently offering an exclusive 4-month free trial of their open marketplace to all NECA members.”

For convention details, visit necaconvention.org.

To explore NECA’s EV Charging Resource Network, visit www.necaev.org.

About NECA

NECA is the voice of the $240 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across North America. NECA’s national office and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. Go to www.necanet.org for more information.

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CNBM holds promotional conference in Riyadh

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4 hours ago

September 29, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A Report From GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE:

China National Building Material Group (CNBM) held a promotional conference in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia on Sept. 25.

The event was joint by over 120 guests from the Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the government of Saudi Arabia, 35 of the group’s global partners, eight investment organizations as well as renowned media outlets.

Chairman of CNBM Zhou Yuxian delivered a keynote speech at the event, stressing the solid foundation and future prospects of CNBM’s cooperation with Saudi Arabia. He said CNBM is committed to promoting international industrial cooperation, and is ready to contribute its wisdom, plans and strength to the development of Saudi Arabia.

Mosleh H. Alemrani, General Manager for Non-Metallic Minerals Development, Ministry of industry & Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, remarked that the government of Saudi Arabia supports green development and will promote carbon reduction and the use of new energy in the cement industry.

Mohammed A. Al-Garni, Board Member & CEO of Saudi Cement Company, reviewed the company’s cooperation with CNBM and reiterated the company’s willingness to promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides.

Mohammad N. A-Mulhim, Vice President of Aramco Asia noted that Aramco and CNBM see huge potential of cooperation in advanced non-metal materials, low-carbon construction materials and energy storage solutions. The framework agreement of cooperation signed by the two sides this time marked their continued cooperation and signaled their willingness to keep sharing opportunities, he added.

During the event, the guests jointly inaugurated Sinoma Technical Service Center (KSA), which aims to improve the service capabilities of CNBM in the Middle East. The service center will provide CNBM’s clients in the Middle East with professional equipment, processing, repairment and maintenance, technical upgradation as well as training services.

The promotional conference built a closer bond between CNBM and various sectors in Saudi Arabia, and laid a solid foundation for promoting the synergy between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. CNBM looks forward to joining hands with more partners to jointly advance sustainable development.

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